Portuguese SNS Number
The SNS (Servico Nacional de Saude) is Portugal's public health service, and the Numero de Utente is your personal healthcare ID within it. Anyone who lives in Portugal — resident, worker, student or family member — is entitled to register. Once registered you are assigned to a local health centre, can book appointments with a family doctor (medico de familia), collect prescriptions and receive prescription-price discounts at any pharmacy. Our team prepares the file, submits it to your local ACES health centre and delivers your Utente number ready to use.
- Full access to Portugal's public healthcare system
- A family doctor assigned at your local health centre
- Prescription discounts at every Portuguese pharmacy
- Handled by our team with your local ACES — no queues
Money-back guarantee
A clear path to your Portuguese SNS Number.
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Send your application
Complete the short online form and choose your plan.
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Upload your documents
Provide your ID, NIF and proof of Portuguese address.
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We submit at your ACES
Our team files the request with your local health centre on your behalf.
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Receive your Utente number
Delivered digitally to your dashboard, ready to use at any SNS unit or pharmacy.
What to prepare.
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Passport or EU ID
Clear scan, both sides if applicable
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Portuguese NIF
We can obtain this first if you do not have one
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Proof of Portuguese address
Rental contract, utility bill or bank statement
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Proof of legal residence
Residence permit, EU registration certificate or visa
Upload clear scans or photos. Our legal team checks everything before submission.
Documents prepared, filed, and returned to you securely.
Handled end to end.
- Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
- Document review by certified professionals
- Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
- English support at every step
Why it matters.
Free or low-cost care
Public healthcare with modest, capped fees for consultations and emergencies.
Family doctor
Assigned to a medico de familia at your local health centre for primary care.
Pharmacy discounts
State subsidies on prescription medicines at any Portuguese pharmacy.
Hospital and specialist access
Referrals to public hospitals and specialists within the SNS network.
Maternity and child care
Antenatal follow-up, vaccinations and paediatric care fully covered.
One-time registration
Your Utente number stays with you for life across Portugal.
Transparent, all-inclusive plans.
Standard
Delivered in 14–21 business days
- Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
- Document review by certified professionals
- Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
- English support at every step
Express
Delivered in 2–3 business days
- Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
- Document review by certified professionals
- Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
- English support at every step
The details that matter.
Who can register
Anyone legally residing in Portugal is entitled to an SNS Utente number, regardless of nationality — including EU citizens, residence-permit holders and dependent family members.
Emergency care
Emergency and urgent care are provided to anyone in Portugal regardless of registration status. Registration matters for scheduled care, prescriptions and a family doctor.
Health card
The Utente is a number, not a physical card. It is stored in the SNS system and quoted at appointments and pharmacies. You can view it any time in your SNS 24 online profile.
A trusted legal partner.
Easy process
Everything is handled 100% online. Our legal team communicates directly with the Portuguese authorities on your behalf.
Trusted by many
Thousands of expats have relied on us since 2013. Your data and documents are processed securely by professionals.
Fast turnaround
Applications are submitted within one business day, with guaranteed timelines backed by a money-back assurance.
Questions, answered.
Round out your move.
Expert consultation
Book a 45-minute call with a Portugal expert. Ask anything about NIF, NISS, residency, taxes, banking or moving here.
Portuguese NIF
Your Portuguese tax identification number, obtained online without the bureaucracy.
Portuguese NISS
Your Portuguese Social Security number for legal work and benefits.
Ready to start your Portuguese SNS Number?
It takes about five minutes to begin. Our team takes it from there.