What do I need to know once I want to start living and working in Lisbon? As said in another article, NIF is important, since it represents the starting point for your future working life in Portugal. NIF is the Tax Identification Number. Here you have some important information about tax regulation in Portugal and…
Once living in Lisbon it is important to have in mind that we need to have a residence permit after the first year. Depending on where you come from, you have different rules. For EU citizens, after three months it’s required to have a Certificate of Registration for EU Citizen, the CRUE, which is a…
When coming to Portugal from outside the European Union, it is important to purchase a mobile phone subscription to have access to cellular service to make phone calls, send and receive texts, and load directions when getting around the city. If you are from the EU, you can still use your home country’s service provider…
The SNS (National Health Service) of Portugal is under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, also known as Ministério da Saúde. Portugal has an extensive tax-funded public healthcare system. The public healthcare system in Portugal offers coverage for both primary and secondary medical care. In Portugal, public hospitals offer a range of healthcare services…
If you are doing (or have done) a volunteering project within the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), you’ve probably heard about Henner.But… do you really know how it works? Most of the young people who answered our questionnaire have taken part in a project funded by the European Commission.Throughout the volunteering experience, both in your hosting…
With the responses we received to the questionnaire we have created, we realized that the Health System in Portugal, especially in Lisbon, has not been efficient.In the Public Health System you may encounter long wait times for certain procedures or specialists, completely different to the Privat Health System that offer reduced waiting lines. Lot of…
What do you need to know about living in Portugal? There are some important things and obligations you need. You will need to register with the Finance Department and Social Security that will allow you to work, open a bank account or comply with taxi obligations. NIF: What is it : it’s a Tax Identification…
Healthcare System in Europe: Differences Between EU Citizens and Non-EU Citizens 1. EU Citizens: 2. Non-EU Citizens: Summary of Key Differences: Aspect EU Citizens Non-EU Citizens Access to EHIC Yes No Healthcare Costs Same as locals (free or reduced price) Full price (unless covered by private insurance) Insurance Needed Not mandatory (EHIC covers most needs)…
Housing in Lisbon is struggling!Due to gentrification, prices are getting higher every year and the government is making available some financial assistance for housing. For each specific programme there are requirements that need to be filled in order to receive.It’s also important to mention that it’s needed to wait some time from the applications to…
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), is a free card that gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland under the same conditions and at the same cost as locals. Why is it worth having an EHIC? Important Notes: