Health Insurance in Lisbon
Before traveling to Portugal, it is a good idea to make sure you are covered for any setbacks. Find out how the healthcare system works in Portugal and about health insurance for your trip to Lisbon.
The Portuguese Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) is similar to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). Depending on where you are from, you might want to get travel insurance when traveling to Portugal. If you are from an EU member country, your European Health Insurance Card covers treatment that is needed to allow you to continue your holiday until you go back to your country. Some of the state-provided healthcare is free or you can get it at a reduced cost.
If you are from the States, Canada, or Australia, we suggest you get travel insurance before you get to Portugal otherwise healthcare could be a little expensive. Another perk of getting travel insurance is that it covers more than just healthcare.
Check Your Insurance Policies
If you are thinking of getting private travel insurance, we recommend you check your other insurance, as some might offer this type of service, like for example, your car or house insurance.
You can also make the most of the various insurances offered by your credit card. Before purchasing your flights to Lisbon, check the clauses, as travel insurance is sometimes included in the pack if you buy your tickets with your credit card.
Purchasing Travel Insurance
Before visiting Portugal, we recommend that you purchase some travel insurance. Here at Civitatis, we offer a complete travel insurance package starting at € 17.50 (US$ 18.25) per person: