Public Services
of Portugal

Submit your IRS tax return, check tax debts, pay taxes and access your tax status through the official Tax Authority portal.

View and validate your invoices, confirm deductible expenses and access the portal for IRS tax deductions.

Book appointments, access prescriptions, test results, request sick leave and manage your health online through the SNS 24 portal and app.

ADSE portal for civil servants. Check reimbursements, submit health invoices and manage your health benefits.

Access unemployment benefits, family allowance, pensions, parental leave and other social support through Segurança Social Direta.

Monthly benefit to support families with minor children. Learn how to apply, who is eligible and what documents you need.

Renew your driving licence, check infractions, pay fees and manage vehicle and transport matters on the IMT portal.

Find information about rental support, social housing, urban rehabilitation and programmes such as Porta 65 and 1º Direito.

The central portal for Portuguese public services. Access hundreds of government services, from certificates to registrations, all in one place.

Renew your Citizen Card, find out what documents you need, validity periods and where to apply in person or online.

Activate the Chave Móvel Digital (CMD) to access all public services online. Replaces the citizen card with card reader on all government portals.

Obtain your criminal record certificate online. Required for job applications, visas and legal proceedings.

Apply for or renew your Portuguese passport. Find out the required documents, fees, validity periods and where to submit your application.

Agency for Migration and Asylum (AIMA). Apply for residence permits, renew permits and access other services for foreigners in Portugal.

Institute of Registries and Notary (IRN). Civil, property, commercial and vehicle registration plus issuance of documents such as birth and marriage certificates.

Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP). Register as unemployed, apply for unemployment benefit, search for jobs and access vocational training.

Authority for Working Conditions (ACT). Check your labour rights, file complaints, and get information about contracts, holidays, wages and dismissals.

Apply for higher education study grants through DGES. Financial support for students with fewer resources.

Apply to Portuguese higher education through DGES. National application process for universities and polytechnics.

Pay your vehicle's Single Vehicle Tax (IUC) online. Mandatory annual tax for all owners of vehicles registered in Portugal.

Apply for a NIF (Tax Identification Number) as a foreign citizen in Portugal. Required to work, rent a home, open a bank account and access services.

Apply for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive medical assistance while travelling in Europe. Free and valid for 3 years.

Register at your local Health Centre to get access to a family doctor, appointments, vaccinations and other primary healthcare services.

Apply for parental benefit (maternity/paternity leave) through Social Security. Financial support during leave after the birth of a child.

Register your child's birth. Mandatory within the first 20 days after birth. Can be done at the hospital or at the civil registry office.

Subscribe to Via Verde for automatic toll, parking, fuel and ferry payments. You can also pay electronic tolls (ex-SCUT) without a device.

Apply for or renew the Documento Único Automóvel (DUA), which replaces the old registration book and ownership title. Required for registration, transfer and vehicle circulation.

Apply for Portuguese nationality by birth, marriage, descent or naturalisation. Learn about the requirements, documents and step-by-step process.

Obtain a proof of address (tax domicile certificate) online and free of charge through Portal das Finanças. A document frequently required for school enrolments, banks and contracts.

Use the official IRS simulator to estimate your refund or tax due before submitting your return. Available free of charge on Portal das Finanças.

Apply for sickness benefit when you are temporarily unable to work due to illness. Compensation paid by Social Security during sick leave.

Apply for the old-age pension (retirement) when you reach the legal retirement age. Learn the requirements, how to calculate the amount and submit the application through Social Security.

Apply for the Social Integration Income (RSI), a benefit for individuals and families in extreme poverty, combined with a social integration programme.

Find out when and where to get your vehicle's mandatory periodic inspection. Required to legally drive in Portugal.

Apply for Porta 65 Jovem, a monthly financial aid to help young people aged 18 to 35 pay their rent. Support up to 50% of the rent amount.

Submit an online complaint against any company or service provider in Portugal. The Electronic Complaints Book is free and the company is obliged to respond.

Schedule in-person or video call appointments at Portuguese public services: Social Security, IRN, Citizen Shops, Registry Offices and many more.

Obtain the Permanent Certificate for your company online. A digital document that replaces the paper commercial certificate and is accepted by all public and private entities.

Check and update your voter registration. Required to vote in elections and referendums in Portugal. Registration is automatic for citizens with a Citizen Card.

Create a company in a single in-person visit, in less than 1 hour. Empresa na Hora allows you to set up sole proprietorships and limited companies quickly.

The Automatic IRS is a pre-filled tax return by the Tax Authority that can be confirmed with one click. Available for taxpayers with simple income.

Check your digital vaccine record, see which vaccines are missing and find out where to get the vaccines in the National Vaccination Programme (PNV).

Apply for the Multi-Purpose Certificate to prove a disability rating of 60% or above. Grants access to tax benefits, exemptions and social support.

Learn how to register a civil marriage in Portugal: required documents, where to celebrate, deadlines and how to obtain the marriage certificate.

Learn how to apply for divorce in Portugal: by mutual consent (registry office) or contested (court). Documents, costs and step-by-step guide.

Apply for the death grant and funeral expense reimbursement through Social Security. Financial support for family members of a deceased beneficiary.

Update the address on your Citizen Card when you move. The change is mandatory within 60 days and automatically updates your address with Tax Authority and Social Security.

File a criminal complaint online with the PSP or GNR without going to a police station. For crimes such as theft, fraud, damage and other semi-public crimes.

Get the Passe Navegante for unlimited public transport in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Includes metro, bus, train, ferry and tram from €30/month.

Obtain the Energy Performance Certificate for your property. Mandatory for selling or renting any property in Portugal. Rates energy efficiency from A+ to F.