Healthcare, insurance, and the small systems that make a place liveable. Portugal has a solid public health service and a strong private sector, and most residents end up using both.

We help you set up the day-to-day so you arrive covered, not scrambling.

What this covers

• Registering for the public system (SNS) and what you need to do it
• Private cover and English-speaking doctors, and when each makes sense
• Keeping your prescriptions going without a gap on arrival
• The everyday set-up: utilities, phone, and getting settled

Related guide: Healthcare System Explained

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