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Portuguese Nationality Law · 2026
The New 5-Year Citizenship Clock & IRN Backlog Tracker (2026)
Article 15(4) reformed how the 5-year naturalization clock runs — counting from initial permit application rather than card dispatch. Track live wait times and the 7 IRN stages.
The New 5-Year Citizenship Clock
How the amended Portuguese Nationality Law counts the 5-year clock from your first residence permit application date, not card issuance. Live date calculator.
IRN 7 Stages Tracker Explained
Decode the 7 stages of Portugal's IRN Nacionalidade Online tracking portal. What each phase means, why files stall at stage 4, and how to accelerate approval.
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