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Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Portugal

Expats share their experiences with healthcare and expat health insurance in Portugal.

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Healthcare & Health Insurance in the Algarve, Portugal

An expat in the Algarve, Portugal offers insight into the proximity of area hospitals, the cost and availability of prescription medicine and health insurance in the Algarve.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon, Portugal

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An expat in Lisbon, Portugal says to find a health insurance plan that specializes in your region of Portugal. She talks about the quality of medical care, filling US prescriptions at local pharmacies and more.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon, Portugal

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A highly-experienced expat offers a detailed look inside health care in Portugal, and the Lisbon area in particular. Covers access to the Portuguese system, medications, private insurance, area hospitals and much more.

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Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cascais, Portugal

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Connect with other expats to obtain physician references and sources of private insurance so you can benefit from their research and experience. Bring copies of your medical records with you. Quality of care can be very high in Portugal's major communities. Costs are much lower, by about half, and prescriptions range from a tenth to a half of the costs in the US.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Porto, Portugal

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An expat in Portugal discusses the cost of medical care in Portugal, public vs private healthcare in Portugal and more.

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Healthcare in Portugal

Expats in Portugal with a residency visa can participate in the national health care system. Here's what you need to know about the SNS and the combination of public and private services you'll need to manage your health in Portugal.

9 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats living in Portugal talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Portugal and more.

6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal

Expats living in Portugal discuss health insurance options for expats in Portugal, the health letter needed for a residency application, pre-existing conditions, the cost of health insurance in Portugal and more.

Portugal Healthcare FAQ

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Portugal.

Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Porto, Lisbon and Lisbon.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Portugal

Help others moving to Portugal by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Portugal, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Having a Baby Abroad Report

Being pregnant and giving birth abroad can be a bit unnerving. If you've had a baby abroad, please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about your experiences. Your insight will help to prepare other expat parents-to-be -- and hopefully calm their nerves.

Read Reports from Other Parents about their Childbirth experiences abroad.

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Portugal Guide
Learn what members have to say about living in Portugal.

Portugal Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Portugal on our Portugal forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

Portugal Index
An index of all of our site's Portugal information.

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Help others in Portugal by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Portugal.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats in Portugal offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Portugal.

Expat Talk about Healthcare Advice in Portugal

Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats in Portugal offer advice about healthcare in Portugal.

Best Places to Live in Portugal

Portugal is a safe, expat-friendly country with stunning beaches, cities, popular beach towns and sleepy fishing villages. We've compiled a list of 12 of the best places to live based upon expats' recommendations.

Real Estate in Portugal

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Portugal.

Guide to Real Estate in Portugal

Advice for people renting and buying real estate in Portugal.

Pros & Cons of Living in Portugal

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Portugal.

Cost of Living in Portugal

Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Portugal.

7 Things to Know Before You Move to Portugal

Expats moving to Portugal are drawn by a variety of places to live, a rich history and so much more. Here are some tips on what it means to move there, and how to make it happen.

6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal

Expats living in Portugal discuss health insurance options for expats.in Portugal, the health letter needed for a residency application, pre-existing conditions, the cost of health insurance in Portugal and more.

5 Best Places to Retire in Portugal

Expat retirees love Portugal for its welcoming people, gorgeous beaches, quaint towns and wonderful restaurants. In this article, we cover 5 great places to retire in Portugal.