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Services | Request the European Health Insurance Card

The European Health Insurance Card EHIC allows you to receive medical assistance during a temporary stay in a country of the European Union Iceland Liechtenstein Norway or Switzerland. Medical care is provided through that country s social security system which means that some health care may not be ...

Services | Obtain a National Health Service (SNS) user number

A National Health Service SNS national user number is allocated to anyone who needs healthcare at SNS public facilities. Portuguese citizens get a national user number automatically when they apply for a Citizen Card the number is printed on the back of the card . Non-nationals are allocated a numbe ...

Services | Request the parking card for disabled individuals

The parking card or permit is issued to the disabled person and can be used in any vehicle transporting him/her. The card allows you to park in public spaces reserved for vehicles transporting people with disabilities. It also allows you to park in other places but only for short periods of time and ...

Services | Paying vehicle circulation tax (Imposto Único de Circulação, IUC)

People or entities that have cars pleasure boats or aircraft registered in their name have to pay the Single Circulation Tax IUC every year. The document with the details for paying the IUC can be requested online or at a tax office.

Practices Guides | Support in the event of illness and death

Information on the benefits available in cases of temporary incapacity for work occupational diseases and caring for children and grandchildren. This section is organised into the following areas Sickness benefit Occupational diseases Child care allowance Grandchild care allowance Survivor s pension ...

Services | Changing your healthcare centre

When you move house it is recommended that you request a transfer to the Portuguese National Health Service SNS healthcare centre corresponding to your new area of residence. You are not obliged to transfer but you should give preference to the healthcare centre closest to your new address.

Services | Register at the health centre

Register at the health centre by providing your user number. Give preference to the health centre in your area of residence. The National Health Service s health centres provide appointments family medicine nursing care and local services nutrition psychology oral health and social assistant.

Services | Schedule family planning appointment

Information about how and where to schedule a family planning appointment.

Services | Consult the personal area of the SNS 24 portal

The personal area of the SNS 24 portal allows you to manage your health information collected at National Health Service SNS institutions.

Services | Book a consultation at the health centre

You can book a consultation with a general practitioner or a nurse for you or another person at the health centre where you are registered. You can also book a home visit without the presence of the user solving problems without the need for a clinical assessment . It is free to book and can be done ...