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Medical Evacuation Insurance

Medical evacuation insurance for expats.in Portugal is often included or an add-on module in an international health insurance plan. Additionally, some companies offer medical evacuation services independent of a broader health insurance plan. Both types of medical evacuation insurance are designed to repatriate you in the event of a medical emergency. To learn more about the specifics of each plan, take a look at our partner companies below.

Cigna Global Health

Cigna Global Health's medical evacuation module offers medical evacuation in the event that treatment is not available locally in an emergency, as well as repatriation, allowing the beneficiary to return to their country of habitual residence or nationality.

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GeoBlue

Leaving home for work, school, or vacation? Be sure you take the right international travel health insurance with you. Plans vary in levels of coverage and duration, and all plans include medically necessary COVID-19 testing and treatment.

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TME Travel Insurance

TME Medical Evacuation plans bring you to your home hospital of choice if you are hospitalized while traveling or residing for an extended period 150 miles or more from home, and your condition warrants a medical transport. Our Medical Evacuation plan does not restrict transport to the 'Nearest Suitable Facility'.

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Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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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.

Contribute
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.

Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal

Expats in Portugal discuss the pros and cons of living in Portugal. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more. Expats in Portugal seem to all agree that their little piece of paradise is still in many ways a hidden gem.

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.