Citizenship by Descent
Portuguese citizenship for those with Portuguese parents or grandparents. Strong EU passport with full Schengen access. Opens access to Portugal's favourable NHR tax regime.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
high confidenceHighlights
- Strong EU passport with Schengen access
- No minimum stay requirement
- Leads to permanent residency
- Free application process
- Access to Portugal's favorable living conditions
The catch
- Language requirement. Language requirement: A2 Portuguese (grandparent line).
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What could change
Changes in EU immigration policies could affect application processes.
Tax Notes
Portugal has a progressive tax system; residents are taxed on worldwide income.
Sources
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