Turkish Citizenship certificate delay & Changes in the processing
Turkish Citizenship Certificate Delay & Changes in the Processing!

Important announcement for investors who are in the final stage of the Turkish citizenship process and were asked to review the Personal Status Department.
The Civil Registration and Citizenship Department of Istanbul Province announced today the temporary suspension of receiving any reviews from investors who recently acquired Turkish citizenship and wish to obtain the citizenship certificate.
the department will send a text message later to each applicant who has reached the final stage, in the time and date of his specified appointment due to precautionary measures for the Corona epidemic, to preserve the safety of both staff and applicants, knowing that from yesterday, March 30, no review was received.
Therefore, NTL has always been keen to make sure that clients provide accurate and true information in their citizenship application files.
The company also reassures its valued customers that it will continue to follow their entire transactions in Turkey related to investment, buying and selling operations, valuing real estate and completing procedures until receiving citizenship.

Portugal Citizenship & Nationality Law 2026

Portugal Citizenship & Nationality Law 2026

Portugal has moved to tighten its nationality framework after the President promulgated the 2026 amendment to the Nationality Law on 3 May 2026. The new framework points to a longer citizenship timeline of 7 years for EU and CPLP nationals and 10 years for most other foreign residents, while entry into force still depends on publication in the Diário da República. This article explains the legal position, pending application concerns, and the likely impact on current residents and Golden Visa investors.