Living in Portugal

Guidance on your rights after the UK’s exit from the EU, accessing healthcare, getting a document legalised, English-speaking lawyers, how to vote abroad.

  1. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  2. Healthcare for UK nationals living in Portugal

    How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Portugal.

  3. Living in Europe: citizens' rights if you moved before 1 January 2021

    Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.

  4. Living in Portugal

    Information for British citizens moving to or living in Portugal, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

  5. Portugal travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  6. Portugal: importation of motor vehicles

    Information for UK nationals on the importation of motor vehicles into Portugal.

  7. Portugal: medical facilities

    List of English-speaking medical facilities for UK nationals in Portugal.

  8. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  9. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  10. Voting if you move or live abroad

    How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration