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14/10/2026

📌 Does a grandchild of a Portuguese citizen need to reside in Portugal to obtain Portuguese nationality?

The answer, in principle, is no.

However, the changes introduced by the new Nationality Law raise some questions about the requirements applicable to grandchildren of Portuguese citizens, as their interpretation and practical application are not yet fully clear.

🎥 In this video, our partner and lawyer Eva Garcia explains what has changed, which questions remain unanswered and why it will be important to wait for the implementing regulations.

▶️ Watch the video to understand what we already know, what we recommend to those planning to start the application process and what still needs to be clarified.

👁️ We will continue to monitor this topic closely and share any relevant updates on our social media channels as soon as they become available.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or need legal assistance with your Portuguese nationality application, book a brief consultation with us: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

30/09/2026

📌 Does a Brazilian grandchild of a Portuguese citizen have to prove that they speak Portuguese?

In principle, no. Knowledge of the Portuguese language is presumed for citizens of countries where Portuguese is an official language, as is the case with Brazil.

However, the new Nationality Law introduces an exception to this presumption, and its practical application still raises some questions.

In this new video from our series on Portuguese nationality for grandchildren, our partner and lawyer Eva Garcia explains what has changed and what still needs to be clarified.
▶️ Watch the video to understand what this change could mean in practice.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation, book a brief consultation with us: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

👁️ Stay tuned. Next week, we will answer another frequently asked question on this topic.

24/09/2026

📌 Can the children of someone who obtains Portuguese nationality as a grandchild also become Portuguese?

The answer is 𝐲𝐞𝐬. 👍

In this first video of our series on Portuguese nationality for grandchildren, our partner and lawyer Eva Garcia explains how the granting of Portuguese nationality to a grandchild of a Portuguese citizen may also allow their children to apply for Portuguese nationality, and what distinguishes these two processes.

▶️ Watch the video and find out, in less than 2 minutes, how Portuguese nationality granted to a grandchild can have an impact on future generations.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or your line of descent, book a brief consultation with us: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

👁️ Stay tuned. Next week, we will answer another frequently asked question on this topic.

16/09/2026

📌 Portuguese nationality for grandchildren | What changes in 2026?

This is what we will start exploring, in a clear and accessible way, with our partner and lawyer Eva Garcia in the next videos, addressing each point and focusing on what changes in practice.

🎥 Next week, the first video in this series will be released, addressing one of the most frequently asked questions on this topic: “Can the children of someone who obtains Portuguese nationality as a grandchild also become Portuguese?”

👁️ Keep following us to learn more about the changes and the questions that remain open.

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🔗​Read the full article here: https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/09/03/nacionalidade-portuguesa-para-netos-o-que-muda-em-2026/

09/09/2026

📌 Portuguese Nationality for Grandchildren: 6 answers to the most frequently asked questions

The amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law introduced new requirements for grandchildren of Portuguese citizens and raised several questions about their application.

⬇️ The topics covered include effective ties to the Portuguese national community, the entry into force of the new rules, and the application of the new requirements to nationality applications by grandchildren, explained in a clear and straightforward way, based on the legislation currently in force.

👁️ For a more comprehensive analysis of the amendments and their practical impact, read the full article on our website: https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/09/03/nacionalidade-portuguesa-para-netos-o-que-muda-em-2026/

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or your line of descent, schedule a brief meeting with us: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

04/09/2026

🆕 Portuguese nationality for grandchildren: what changes in 2026

The amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law have also brought changes for those seeking Portuguese nationality as the grandchild of a Portuguese citizen.

⚠️ But what exactly has changed for grandchildren of Portuguese citizens? Is it necessary to live in Portugal? And what about great-grandchildren — can they now apply for Portuguese nationality?

📌 In this new article, we explore these and other questions. We explain the new legal framework for Portuguese nationality for grandchildren and clarify the main aspects to consider in 2026.

📅 If you would like a personalised assessment of your situation or line of descent, schedule a brief meeting with us here: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

Se é neto ou neta de um cidadão português, a alteração à Lei da Nacionalidade de 2026 não eliminou o seu direito a pedir a nacionalidade portuguesa.

26/08/2026

📌 A study by ISEG Junior Business Consulting, commissioned by SJC (Associação para a Participação Cívica), analyses, among other factors, the impact of the increased residence period required for naturalisation and other recent changes on Portugal’s attractiveness to residents, investors, entrepreneurs and skilled workers.

The report also estimates potential impacts on public revenue, Social Security, consumption and investment, warning that part of this capital and spending could be redirected to other countries.

👁️ Find out more about the study’s findings and the potential economic impacts of the changes to the Nationality Law here. ⬇️

As alterações à Lei da Nacionalidade poderão levar a perdas de 15,9 mil milhões de euros em Portugal numa década, segundo o ISEG Junior Business Consulting.

19/08/2026

📌 GSN Answers | Portuguese Nationality: 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬?

🎥 In this video, our lawyer Eva Garcia explains:

• Why it is still not possible to provide a definitive answer to this question;
• Which aspects of the new Nationality Law are still dependent on implementing regulations;
• And what the main uncertainties are regarding how these new requirements will be applied in practice.

▶️ Watch the video and get a clear answer to this question in just 1 minute.

📖 If you would like to explore this and other topics related to the new Nationality Law in more detail, read our article ➡️ https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/06/22/nacionalidade-portuguesa-residencia-o-que-muda-2026/ where we analyse the main changes introduced by the new legislation.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or need legal assistance with your Portuguese nationality application, book a consultation with us: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

12/08/2026

📌 GSN Answers | Portuguese Nationality: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

🎥 In this video, our lawyer Eva Garcia explains:

• Whether the new rules apply to nationality applications that have already been submitted;
• What was decided following the Constitutional Court's ruling;
• And which law applies to pending applications and to new nationality applications.

▶️ Watch the video and get a clear answer to this question in just over 1 minute.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or need legal assistance with your Portuguese nationality application, get in touch with us or book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min

05/08/2026

📌 GSN Answers | Portuguese Nationality: 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

🎥 In this video, our lawyer Eva Garcia explains:

• Whether it is still possible to submit a Portuguese nationality application after only 5 years of legal residence;
• Why the absence of implementing regulations does not allow the previous requirements to continue to apply;
• And what happens to applications submitted after the new Nationality Law came into force.

▶️ Watch the video and get a clear answer to this question in less than 2 minutes.

📩 If you have questions about your specific situation or need legal assistance with your Portuguese nationality application, get in touch with us or book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/gsnadvogados/15min