Portugal Golden Visa Backlog: 13% Processed as Wait Times Hit 50 Months
Official 2026 data shows Portugal has cleared just 6,000 of 46,000 pending golden visa applications, with average processing times reaching a record 50.4 months.
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Official 2026 data shows Portugal has cleared just 6,000 of 46,000 pending golden visa applications, with average processing times reaching a record 50.4 months.
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