I’m having a baby
From the pregnancy test to the first months: what you get, the dates that matter and what to sort out.
Work it out
- How many weeks pregnant am I and when is the baby due?Weeks of pregnancy and estimated due date
- How much will I get on parental leave in Portugal?120, 150 or 180 days
- How much child benefit (abono de família) will I get?Income bracket and amount per child
- Which vaccines does my child need in Portugal, and when?National Vaccination Programme (PNV) schedule
- How much do I get back on IRS (income tax) for health expenses?15% up to €1,000 per household
Next steps
- Register the birth, if possible at the maternity ward (Nascer Cidadão desk), or at a registry office.
- Apply for parental leave with Segurança Social and agree the days with the other parent.
- Apply for child benefit (abono de família) on Segurança Social Direta.
- Register the baby at your health centre and follow the national vaccination programme.
- Update your household on the Portal das Finanças so the baby counts as a dependant for IRS.