Getting the EHIC (European Health Card)

Once you have a Social Security number (NISS), you can apply for the European Health Insurance Card (CESD). This card gives you access to public healthcare during temporary stays in any other EU country.

You can request it easily via the "Segurança Social Direta" portal, and it is mailed to your home within a week. It is essential for travel, covering you for emergencies in Spain, France, or Germany.