July 10 2020 –

A new law extends the validity of permits like the HQA, meaning only one renewal is required to satisfy eligibility for PR or citizenship, writes lawyer Manoela Galende, founding Partner at Celestini & Galende.

Golden Visa holders still require two renewals.

-Adapted from Celestini&Galende
[Original title: Portuguese Migration Law: Simplification of the granting and renewal of a residence permit]