Looking for a vacation in Portugal? Are you planning an expatriation to Portugal? Whatever your reason for going there, make sure you take out travel or expatriate health insurance for you and your family. In this way, you can avoid potential financial, health and legal complications in the event of an unexpected accident. We advise you to choose policies that cover repatriation, hospitalization, civil liability and other emergency medical expenses.
- Political system : Republic
- Capital : Lisbon
- Surface area : 92 391 km²
- Population : 10.6 million
- Languages spoken : Portuguese, Mirandese
- Currency : Euro
Visas Portugal
If you are a French national or a national of another member state of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to reside and work in all member countries of these zones without a residence permit, provided the employment is for a maximum of three months. All you need is a valid national identity card or passport. If you are staying for more than six months or working for more than three months, you will need to register with the local authorities.
French Embassy in Lisbon
Rua Santos o Velho n° 5 – 1293 Lisbon cedex
Tel: 351 393 91 00 – 390 81 21
Fax: 351 393 91 51
Portuguese Embassy in Paris
3, rue de Noisiel – 75116 Paris
Tel: 01.47.27.35.29
Fax: 01.44.05.94.02
E-mail: mailto@embaixada-portugal-fr.org
Vaccines and safety in Portugal
Vaccines and local diseases
No vaccinations are required for visitors. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) certifies your entitlement to health insurance in Europe. During a temporary stay in a member state of the European Union, it entitles you to reimbursement of medically necessary treatment. We recommend that you take out additional insurance.
Safety in Portugal
Every year, serious fires claim dozens of victims and cause considerable material damage. Be sure to consult the recommendations of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave.
Health and repatriation insurance in Portugal
Why take out international health insurance when traveling or living in Portugal? Quite simply because healthcare costs can quickly reach very high levels abroad. Repatriation cover is also an essential criterion. In the event of a serious accident, medical repatriation to the nearest medical center or to the country of residence may be necessary. Depending on where you are at the time of the accident, and the medical prognosis, it may be necessary to charter a helicopter or medical aircraft.
Mondassur can help you choose an international health insurance policy by helping you compare the different offers on the market. Depending on your profile, we can offer you different types of travel insurance, international student insurance and expatriate insurance.
