A practical, investment-first briefing based on current public proposals and market commentary. It outlines proposed changes, constitutional review steps, what appears stable in the Golden Visa, and advisor-grade actions for families in three scenarios: eligible for citizenship now, filed and pending, or preparing to file.
Based on current public debate and draft language discussed in late October 2025, the proposal includes:
Important: Treat these as proposals until the final text is promulgated. Verify the version in force at your filing date.
After the final parliamentary vote, the President has up to 20 days to promulgate, veto, or request a Constitutional Court review. Market practitioners expect scrutiny on transitional protections and legitimate expectations, especially for applications in flight.
This path can delay enforcement and often results in clarifications or transitional regimes. For investors, that creates aplanning window to file under current mechanics while maintaining optionality if outcomes change.
““Don’t outsource your timeline to politics. Control what you can: investment quality, documentation readiness and filing cadence.” - André Bandeira, Explorer Investments”
The investment-first route emphasizes governance, custody and productive capital allocation.
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mcs@explorerinvestments.comNo - the debate targets citizenship timelines, not the availability of the Golden Visa. Always verify the rules in force when you file.
Historically, significant changes often include transitional mechanics, especially after constitutional review. Wait for the final text and AIMA guidance.
Historically low physical presence; confirm the precise periods at the time you apply and renew.
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It is recommended to consult Chapter V of Decree-Law nº 162/2014, of October 31st, published in the Official Gazette, as well as its revision by Law nº 2/2020, of March 31st. The information included here is of a general nature, and therefore each potential investor should seek independent advice (e.g., legal, financial, tax, etc.)