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Portugal's golden visa delays spark legal fight

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Around 12,000 golden visa applicants in Portugal are facing extensive delays, with processing times stretching to nearly five years instead of the mandated 90 days. These delays have resulted in significant legal challenges and personal difficulties for those seeking temporary residence permits.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Around 12,000 golden visa applicants in Portugal are experiencing significant delays in receiving their initial temporary residence permits, with processing times averaging nearly five years instead of the legally mandated 90 days.
  • These significant processing delays have led to legal challenges and personal difficulties for the applicants.

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  • Deutsche Welle

    This article highlights the legal and personal challenges faced by 'golden visa' applicants in Portugal due to government processing delays and policy changes, presenting the perspective of affected individuals and their legal representatives.

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