Fine
€0 to 20
free once you have a utente number
Best for: Emergencies, chronic conditions, and anything genuinely expensive.
Type
Public (SNS)
English
Varies by staff member
Speed
Months for non-urgent referrals
Insurance
Not needed
ER
24h urgência (Santa Maria, São José…)
✓Free at the point of use
✓Excellent outcomes for serious and emergency care
✓The right call for big, expensive treatment
×Long waits for non-urgent specialists
×ER triage by severity, not arrival, expect to wait
×English not guaranteed
From the Private hospitals & clinics comparison in Lisbon. Prices checked August 2026.