12 September, 2025
Portugal: Changes to immigration law would be unconstitutional
Portugal's Constitutional Court has declared changes to the immigration law unconstitutional, in a ruling that strikes down several key points of the reform approved in July. This decision prevents provisions that limited family reunification, restricted procedural rights, and prioritized only…
July 1, 2025
Portuguese government postpones validity of residence permits
The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, issued a decree extending the validity of expired residence permits and visas until October 15, 2025. This measure directly benefits foreign citizens whose documentation expired between February 22, 2025, and October 2025.
May 22, 2025
Changes to Italian nationality rules: latest developments
At the end of March, Giorgia Meloni's government issued a decree, known as the Tajani Decree, which tightened the rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by jus sanguinis (descent). After a debate that was not without controversy, the Chamber of Deputies approved the law on May 20, which, in terms of…
May 13, 2025
What is the Schengen Area?
The Schengen Area represents one of the most emblematic areas of European integration, allowing the free movement of people without internal border controls between its member countries. For those considering residency or citizenship by investment options in Europe, understanding what belonging to this area entails and…
April 22
The advantages of Greece for Americans looking for a new home
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of Americans seeking a new home outside the United States, exploring residency or citizenship options, for example, in Europe. This phenomenon, which responds to factors such as political instability and mobility restrictions, has led to a rise in the number of Americans seeking a new home outside the United States, exploring options such as residency or citizenship in Europe.
January 2, 2025
Portuguese courts end delays in residency applications
The long waits for those awaiting a response to their residency applications in Portugal may be coming to an end. This follows a ruling by the Portuguese Supreme Administrative Court, which obliges the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) to resolve these residency permit applications…