PortugalHow do I Access the Public Health Care System in Portugal?
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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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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- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal
- Best Places to Live in Portugal
- Real Estate in Portugal
- Guide to Real Estate in Portugal
- Pros & Cons of Living in Portugal
- Cost of Living in Portugal
- Digital Nomads in Portugal
- Tips for Expats in Portugal
- Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal
- 7 Things to Know Before You Move to Portugal
- Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Portugal
- More Advice about Retiring in Portugal
