What are the educational requirements of my children to obtain citizenship in Portugal through the golden visa?

Minor children are not required to take a language exam or attend a Portuguese school. However, there is a risk of them being denied Portuguese citizenship due to a lack of connection to Portugal. It is advised for Golden Visa applicants to include minor children in the Golden Visa application of the parents and that the children should take Portuquese classes outside Portugal to demonstrate a connection to the country. It is also a possibility that the investor can simply apply for the Golden Visa, and once they have become a Portuguese citizen (after five years and meeting all the requirements under Portuguese nationality law), they can then ask for Portuguese citizenship on behalf of their children through family reunification. It is advised for potential Golden Visa applicants to include minor children in the Golden Visa application, and that minor children attend Portuguese classes outside the country to demonstrate their connection to Portugal and avoid the risk of denial of the Portuguese citizenship request.

The fact of fulfilling the Golden Visa requirements (7 days of stay per year) is relevant for the renewal of the residence card and for obtaining the Portuguese citizenship through residence in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years. The best way would be for the parents to apply for Portuguese nationality first and then the minor children can apply for nationality after.

Regarding children's citizenship application, what the law requests is proof of connection with Portugal. Being enrolled in a Portuguese school is one such connection proof.