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How do I Access the Public Health Care System in Portugal?

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Can I Access the Public Health Care System in Portugal?

You must be a resident of Portugal in order to access the public health care system. Expats report that you will only have limited access to the public system as a temporary or permanent resident. Only Portuguese citizens gain full access to the public health care system in Portugal.

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About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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