Recognized Children upon reaching adulthood gain the right to Portuguese nationality

Potential Amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Law:

Recognized Children upon reaching adulthood gain the right to Portuguese nationality

Reaching adulthood gain the right to Portuguese nationality

 

In a significant advancement, the proposed amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Law, aiming to modify Article 14 of the Nationality Law, has been approved by the parliament.

Currently, we await the President’s promulgation for the changes to take effect.

This approval marks a crucial step towards including the right to nationality for the children of recognized Portuguese citizens upon reaching adulthood.

• Before the amendment (current regime in force):

Only children recognized upon reaching adulthood can apply for Portuguese nationality. This is because, as per Article 14 of the Nationality Law, only filiation established in adulthood has effects for nationality.

• After the amendment, if promulgated by the President:

The proposed amendment focuses on benefiting the children of Portuguese citizens who come of age, allowing them to request Portuguese nationality.

The project underwent parliamentary scrutiny and received approval, demonstrating the recognition of the importance of these changes for Portuguese society. However, for the changes to come into effect, we await the President’s promulgation.

• Presidential Promulgation and Coming into Effect:

At this moment, the implementation of changes to the Portuguese Nationality Law depends on the President’s promulgation and subsequent publication in the Diário da República.

The parliamentary approval of the proposed amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Law represents a significant step forward for the rights of Portuguese citizens’ children. Now, we eagerly await the President’s promulgation, which will be the final step for these changes to come into effect, providing new opportunities and recognizing contemporary family dynamics.

We believe that this information will be useful in understanding potential changes to the Nationality Law. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to contact our team.

 

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