Useful contacts
Essential phone numbers and contacts you may need after a death in Portugal. Save this page for quick reference.
Emergency numbers
European emergency number
Police, ambulance, fire. Available 24/7.
SNS 24 (Saúde 24)
National health helpline. Medical guidance 24/7.
Emotional support
SOS Voz Amiga
Emotional support helpline. Daily 15:30-00:30.
Telefone da Amizade
Friendship helpline. Daily 16:00-23:00.
SNS 24 (mental health)
Also provides mental health triage and referrals. 24/7.
Government services
Segurança Social
Social Security. Pensions, death subsidy, survivor benefits. seg-social.pt
Autoridade Tributária (Finanças)
Tax Authority. Imposto do Selo, IRS, property taxes. portaldasfinancas.gov.pt
IRN (Registos e Notariado)
Civil registry, death registration, Conservatória. irn.justica.gov.pt
IMT (transport institute)
Vehicle registration and transfers. imt-ip.pt
Other useful contacts
Conservatória dos Registos Centrais
Check if a will exists. Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca 198, Lisbon.
CTT (post office)
Mail redirection services. ctt.pt
DECO (consumer protection)
Consumer rights and disputes. deco.proteste.pt
Ordem dos Advogados
Portuguese Bar Association. Find a lawyer. portal.oa.pt
Online resources
ePortugal
Central government services portal. Information about death registration, certificates, and administrative procedures. eportugal.gov.pt
Segurança Social Direta
Online platform for Social Security services. Apply for death subsidy, survivor pension, and other benefits. app.seg-social.pt
Portal das Finanças
Online tax portal. Submit Imposto do Selo declarations, IRS returns, and manage tax obligations. portaldasfinancas.gov.pt
Ordem dos Psicólogos
Portuguese Psychology Association. Find a licensed psychologist for grief counseling. ordemdospsicologos.pt