Recently, an amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Act was passed by vote. According to the amendment, if either parent has resided in Portugal for at least one year, their child born within Portuguese territory may be naturalized as a Portuguese citizen. This means that after non-Portuguese immigrants have legally resided in Portugal for one year, their children born in Portugal can apply for Portuguese citizenship and obtain a Portuguese passport, which is an EU passport.
This is undoubtedly great news for immigrants to Portugal. The revision of the Portuguese Nationality Act makes it easier for children born in Portugal to obtain citizenship and provides more flexibility in planning for childbirth in Portugal. For parents who have not yet had children or are planning to have a second child, they can start planning for childbirth in Portugal as soon as they receive their Golden Visa, without needing to move to Portugal two years in advance.
Once a child obtains citizenship, they not only enjoy the benefits of being a Portuguese citizen but can also live and choose schools throughout the European Union, taking full advantage of EU educational, medical, and welfare resources. Meanwhile, among the many benefits in Portugal, maternity benefits are the most noteworthy. It is said that in Portugal, raising children is not only inexpensive but can even be "profitable"!
According to the "Mother's Index" compiled by the international non-governmental organization Save the Children, which scores 179 countries worldwide based on indicators such as maternal health, child growth and health, women's education, economics, and women's political participation, Portugal is one of the world's top countries for parenting and offers some of the best maternity benefits. So, what kind of benefits do expectant mothers living in Portugal actually enjoy?
Portuguese Maternity Benefits
1. All medical, examination, and hospitalization expenses from pregnancy until 60 days after childbirth are free of charge;
2. Three free dental visits during the prenatal period and regular physical examinations;
3. Pregnancy allowance starting from the 13th week of pregnancy, up to 140.76 Euros per month;
4. Six months of paid maternity leave with full salary;
5. Postpartum family allowance: up to 140.76 Euros per month in the first year (depending on income), followed by 35.19 Euros per month until the child reaches adulthood;
6. Fathers are entitled to 15 days of paid paternity leave;
7. In addition to a one-time childbirth subsidy of 200 Euros provided by the Portuguese government, there are also birth subsidies;
8. Priority rights: In any public place, such as supermarkets, banks, public transport, ticket offices, or utility payment centers, pregnant women and women holding infants are entitled to priority service and can skip queues;
9. Within the first year of the child's life, nursing mothers are entitled to one hour of breastfeeding time per day. Furthermore, nursing mothers cannot be assigned to night shifts;
10. During pregnancy, childbirth, and the nursing period, no employer may dismiss a woman for any reason, nor may they reduce her salary, and they must provide sufficient time for breastfeeding.
Additional Benefits
1. The child's birth certificate can assist in their future (adulthood) naturalization;
2. There is no limit to the number of children one can have;
3. If a woman gives birth to twins, the financial subsidy provided by the Portuguese government will be higher.
At the same time, the status of women in Portugal is quite high, with women holding 30% of the seats in the national parliament. Portugal is also one of the safest countries in the world, with a stable economy and a peaceful society. The average education level of the Portuguese people exceeds 16 years, and the Portuguese government places great importance on women and children!
As an EU member state, investors can apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of their family by purchasing property starting from 350,000 Euros through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, allowing children to enjoy the convenient policy of birthright naturalization. In recent years, Portugal's immigration policy has been gradually optimized, with frequent positive news. Parents who wish to obtain Portuguese citizenship for their children should seize this opportunity, immigrate to Portugal as soon as possible, and start preparing for childbirth in Portugal!
As an active promoter of European investment immigration, WorldWay Group partnered with the Embassy of Portugal in China as early as 2013 to introduce the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit Program" to China, launching a wonderful journey of investment immigration to Portugal. As one of the earliest immigration agencies to promote the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit Program" in China, WorldWay has maintained good interaction with the Portuguese government for many years to help you immigrate to Portugal with ease!
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