Residence permit EU citizen and insurance

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Yoyagi Member

Member since 12 May 2023

YoyagiMember12 May 2023 16:45:57

Hi there,

I am Norwegian pensioner who wants to move to Portugal. I fall under the EU citizen requirement, but i am in doubt about the requirement of travel/health insurance. On the SEF site they say: “...covered by health insurance when the same applies to Portuguese citizens in your country of origin”.

I´m wondering if I need an insurance like the AXA Schengen travel insurance or if they would accept a private health insurance with a Portuguese company when i arrive?

Hope someone can help.

Best regards,

Marius

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert13 May 2023 12:39:56

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Hi Marius, Welcome.

During your temporary stay, you may have travel insurance that covers hospitalisation and repatriation, and also apply in your country for European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allow you to receive medical assistance during a temporary stay in EU. And 3 months later, when you become resident in Portugal, you can ask for access to the Portuguese national health service and also have a private insurance in a Portuguese or international insurance company (accepted in Portugal).

Request the European Health Insurance Card

https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/re … nca-social

Private Healthcare System in Portugal

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=914196

Access to the National Health System

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=902977

Best Regards

Yoyagi Member

Member since 12 May 2023

YoyagiMember13 May 2023 14:50:11

@JohnnyPT

Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated!

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