Portugal Citizenship 2026: Q&A for Golden Visa, D7 & D8

Portugal's nationality law just changed and Golden Visa, D7, and D8 holders have questions. In this Q&A session, our lawyer answers the most frequently asked questions about how the new citizenship requirements affect your residency path. Whether you're at year 5, planning for year 10, or thinking about switching visas — this video covers what you need to know. 🔑 QUESTIONS COVERED: 00:00 – Introduction 00:01 – When Does the Portugal Citizenship 5 and 10 Year Clock Start? 01:09 – Can Golden Visa Holders Remove Their Investment After 5 Years? 01:44 – Can D7 Holders Leave Portugal After Year 5 and Still Get Citizenship? 03:02 – How Many Times Can You Renew a Temporary Residence Permit in Portugal? 04:51 – Do You Need A2 Portuguese to Exit Your Golden Visa Investment? 05:30 – Who Is Affected by Portugal's New Nationality Law? 06:18 – Will Portugal Citizenship Requirements Get Stricter in the Future? 07:09 – Can You Sue the Portuguese Government to Speed Up Your Permit? 09:02 – Can D7 or D8 Visa Holders Switch to the Golden Visa? 10:51 – What Are the Requirements for the EU Long-Term Residence Permit in Portugal? 11:32 – Can You Live in Another EU Country and Still Get Portugal Citizenship? 13:19 – Are Applicants Grandfathered Under the Old Portugal Nationality Law? 14:40 – How Does Portugal Verify the 14-Day Minimum Stay Requirement? 16:00 – Does Your Residence Permit Expiring Affect Your Citizenship Application? 📌 KEY TAKEAWAYS: The 5/10 year clock starts from the first card issuance date — but the regulatory decree will clarify this Pending citizenship applications are NOT affected by the new law D7 and D8 holders can switch to the Golden Visa without resetting the residency clock You can withdraw your GV investment after 5 years and still keep your Golden Visa status The EU Long-Term Residence Permit requires A2 Portuguese and 5 years of legal residence Keep flight itineraries and hotel records to prove your 14-day stay in Portugal 🇵🇹 Have questions about your specific situation? 👉 Book a free consultation www.thegoldenportugal.com #PortugalCitizenship2026 #PortugalNationalityLaw #GoldenVisaPortugal #PortugalImmigration #D7Visa #PortugalResidency #PortugalCitizenshipChanges #EUResidency #PortugalVisa2026 #PortugalPassport