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INN has pending more than 690,000 applications for nationality

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Briefings

The Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN) reported 690,480 pending Portuguese nationality applications as of June 30, 2026, a 38% increase from the previous year. Only 26% of these were for long-term residents, while 23% were for Sephardic Jewish descent and 13% for spouses of Portuguese citizens. The Ministry of Justice attributes the surge to prioritizing consular and online applications for minors and descendants of Portuguese origin.

Key points

• As of June 30, 2026, the IRN had 690,480 pending Portuguese nationality applications, representing a 38% increase from the prior year.
• Among pending applications, 26% were for long-term residents, 23% were for Sephardic Jewish descent, and 13% were for spouses of Portuguese citizens.

Context

The data reflects a significant rise in pending applications, with the Ministry of Justice citing prioritization of consular and online requests for minors and descendants of Portuguese origin as a key factor. This trend follows stricter access rules implemented in May 2025, which coincided with a 38% drop in actual nationality grants for foreign residents in 2025.

Limitations

Data is limited to June 30, 2026, and does not include the 38% drop in actual nationality grants for foreign residents in 2025. The Ministry of Justice's explanation for the increase is a stated priority, not a confirmed causal factor for the entire rise.

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