Portugal has summed up the inflow of foreign direct investment for the first half of 2026. The overall figure improved, but investment in real estate decreased.
Pedro Barata, head of the Portuguese office at Immigrant Invest, analysed the new data.
International insurance company William Russell has ranked the countries where it is easiest to find employment, settle in, and become part of the local community.
Portugal ranked ninth, outperforming most other European destinations.
The Portuguese Parliament has preliminarily approved a bill that limits opportunities for foreigners to legalise their stay. The document is part of the immigration law reform.
Amy Castro, Investment Migration Expert, explains what changes await applicants and which ways remain to move to Portugal faster.
The Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority has announced the launch of a new long-term residence permit. It has been available to foreign investors since June 14th, 2026.
Elena Ruda explains how Kuwait residence differs from other Golden Visas.
The President of Portugal promulgated the new citizenship law and signed the decree on May 3rd, 2026\{{source: Source: The news on signing the law was published[ on the official website for information of the presidency of the Portuguese Republic](https://www.presidencia.pt/atualidade/toda-a-atualidade/2026/05/presidente-da-republica-promulga-decreto-da-assembleia-da-republica/).}}. Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026, the new Portuguese Nationality Law, was published in Diário da República n.º 95/2026, Série I on May 18th, 2026, and entered into force on May 19th, 2026\{{source: Source: The full text of the published law can be found [in the Official Journal of the Portuguese Republic](https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/lei-organica/1-2026-1123539996).}}.
Pedro Barata, Senior Investment Migration Advisor at Immigrant Invest, explains the changes confirmed in the statute, the statutory transitional rule under Artigo 7.º.2, and what they mean for investors at the residency stage.
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