Discover the 5 essential apps for accessing public services and making your daily life easier

With the advancement of digitalization, many public services in Portugal are now available through mobile applications, called appsproviding faster and more efficient access to citizens. Discover five essential apps that you can install on your smartphone to facilitate access to various essential services and information.

1. GOV.PT

The application GOV.PT is the Portuguese public administration’s official solution for digital identity services. This app replaces the old ID.GOV.PT and AUTENTICAÇÃO.GOV, consolidating several functions in one place.

• Allows you to add and manage official documents, such as your Citizen Card and driving license, with legal validity.
• Enables digital authentication and document signing.
• Includes functionality for validating documents displayed from other devices.

2. SNS 24

A app SNS 24 gathers information related to citizens’ health and allows quick access to several essential services:

• Check vaccination records, medical prescriptions and allergies.
• Monitoring requests for exams and other health services.
• Management of personal information related to the National Health System.

3. Social Security + Next

The application Social Security + Next allows citizens and companies to access Social Security services quickly and efficiently:

• Consultation of amounts receivable and expected payment dates for social benefits.
• Verification of amounts to be paid, such as contributions and fines.
• Application and renewal of the European Health Insurance Card.
• Synchronization of Social Security events with the mobile device calendar.

4. MyADSE

A app MyADSE is dedicated to ADSE beneficiaries, offering an intuitive interface and several functionalities:

• Making refund requests with step-by-step help.
• Access to the digital card of beneficiaries and household members.
• Consultation of movements related to refund requests.

5. NEVER Mobile

A app NEVER Mobiledeveloped by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is a useful tool for citizens:

• Receipt of notices from Civil Protection.
• Access to the “I’m Here Children” program.
• Consultation of services such as SMS Towing and other useful information.

It is apps represent a significant step in the modernization of public services in Portugal, simplifying citizens’ daily lives and increasing efficiency in access to information and administrative procedures, as warned by .

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