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Lei Orgânica 1/2026 made the grandchild route depend on the conditions of Article 6(1)(c) to (h): language and culture test or certificate, civic knowledge, declaration of adherence, no serious convictions, no security threat and no sanctions. Procedures pending on 19 May 2026 follow the previous text. In force from 19 May 2026. Official notice of 18 May 2026.

<p>Lei Orgânica 1/2026 made the grandchild route depend on the conditions of Article 6(1)(c) to (h): language and culture test or certificate, civic knowledge, declaration of adherence, no serious convictions, no security threat and no sanctions. Procedures pending on 19 May 2026 follow the previous text.</p><p>In force from 19 May 2026. Official notice of 18 May 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2026/05/09500/0000200020.pdf">Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026, de 18 de maio, alteração à Lei da Nacionalidade</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-6aa4338f84282026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Lei Orgânica 1/2026 revoked Article 6(7) of the Lei da Nacionalidade, ending naturalisation for descendants of Portuguese Sephardic Jews; pending procedures continue under the previous law. In force from 19 May 2026. Official notice of 18 May 2026.

<p>Lei Orgânica 1/2026 revoked Article 6(7) of the Lei da Nacionalidade, ending naturalisation for descendants of Portuguese Sephardic Jews; pending procedures continue under the previous law.</p><p>In force from 19 May 2026. Official notice of 18 May 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2026/05/09500/0000200020.pdf">Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026, de 18 de maio, alteração à Lei da Nacionalidade</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-c53a9dd607cf2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Nationality Law amended: naturalisation needs 10 years of legal residence, 7 for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries and EU states. Official notice of 18 May 2026.

<p>Nationality Law amended: naturalisation needs 10 years of legal residence, 7 for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries and EU states.</p><p>Official notice of 18 May 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2026/05/09500/0000200020.pdf">Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 of 18 May (amends the Nationality Law, Law 37/81)</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-3dc70e25c7d92026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Minimum wage (RMMG) is EUR 920 from 1 January 2026, so the income test is EUR 3,680 a month (four times the minimum wage). In force from 1 January 2026.

<p>Minimum wage (RMMG) is EUR 920 from 1 January 2026, so the income test is EUR 3,680 a month (four times the minimum wage).</p><p>In force from 1 January 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.dgert.gov.pt/retribuicao-minima-mensal-garantida-para-2026">2026 guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG) EUR920, Decreto-Lei 139/2025</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-8c359d8e0b782026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Minimum wage (RMMG) is EUR 920 from 1 January 2026, which sets the means-of-subsistence test: EUR 920 a month for the first adult. In force from 1 January 2026.

<p>Minimum wage (RMMG) is EUR 920 from 1 January 2026, which sets the means-of-subsistence test: EUR 920 a month for the first adult.</p><p>In force from 1 January 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.dgert.gov.pt/retribuicao-minima-mensal-garantida-para-2026">2026 guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG) EUR920, Decreto-Lei 139/2025</a>, <a href="https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/documentacao-instrutoria/meios-de-subsistencia">Means of subsistence for long-stay visas (2026 RMMG EUR920)</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-66f9520cde2e2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

The 2026 State Budget (Lei 73-A/2025 of 30 December 2025) rewrote the Art. 68 IRS brackets for 2026: 12.5% up to EUR 8,342, 15.7% to EUR 12,587, 21.2% to EUR 17,838, 24.1% to EUR 23,089, 31.1% to EUR 29,397, 34.9% to EUR 43,090, 43.1% to EUR 46,566, 44.6% to EUR 86,634 and 48% above. In force from 1 January 2026. Official notice of 30 December 2025.

<p>The 2026 State Budget (Lei 73-A/2025 of 30 December 2025) rewrote the Art. 68 IRS brackets for 2026: 12.5% up to EUR 8,342, 15.7% to EUR 12,587, 21.2% to EUR 17,838, 24.1% to EUR 23,089, 31.1% to EUR 29,397, 34.9% to EUR 43,090, 43.1% to EUR 46,566, 44.6% to EUR 86,634 and 48% above.</p><p>In force from 1 January 2026. Official notice of 30 December 2025.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/pt/informacao_fiscal/codigos_tributarios/cirs_rep/Pages/irs68.aspx">IRS Code Art. 68 general rates (wording of Lei 73-A/2025)</a></p>