Passport, Residency, Social Security number, possibly proof of address.
You now get a A4 sheet of paper which states your (they no longer issue C/C size plastic cards) carry a photocopy it soon gets tatty.
Medical Region & Sub region
Centre your Registered at
Patient number & Dr. your Registered with
Patient number
Your name, D.O.B, Sex, Nationality and address.
You also need to go to Social Security for a Portuguese EHIC card for treatment in other EU countries, which includes UK.(As your a Resident your UK EHIC card is no longer valid and should be returned or destroyed.
You are entitled to exactly the same treatment and costs as a Portuguese National, from the date of your S/S registration.
The major difference to UK you pay towards the cost of anything at discounted rates but can claim back a % against IRS.
From a tax angle you should keep all medical & prescription receipts Jan - Dec for IRS Return, they must have your name and think for Self Employed NIF number printed on receipts.
Future, your S/S contributions go towards pension and you have an option to pay more for better benefits.
NIF isn't VAT it's your personal Tax Identity with Finanancas
You now get a A4 sheet of paper which states your (they no longer issue C/C size plastic cards) carry a photocopy it soon gets tatty.
Medical Region & Sub region
Centre your Registered at
Patient number & Dr. your Registered with
Patient number
Your name, D.O.B, Sex, Nationality and address.
You also need to go to Social Security for a Portuguese EHIC card for treatment in other EU countries, which includes UK.(As your a Resident your UK EHIC card is no longer valid and should be returned or destroyed.
You are entitled to exactly the same treatment and costs as a Portuguese National, from the date of your S/S registration.
The major difference to UK you pay towards the cost of anything at discounted rates but can claim back a % against IRS.
From a tax angle you should keep all medical & prescription receipts Jan - Dec for IRS Return, they must have your name and think for Self Employed NIF number printed on receipts.
Future, your S/S contributions go towards pension and you have an option to pay more for better benefits.
NIF isn't VAT it's your personal Tax Identity with Finanancas
