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Returning to Portugal
This document provides information and details of organisations which may be
useful if you are facing removal or deportation to Portugal.
While every care is taken to ensure that the information is correct this does not
constitute a guarantee that the organisations will provide the services listed.
Your Embassy in the UK
Embassy of Portugal
11 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PP
Tel: 020 7235 5331 Fax: 020 7245 1287
Consular Section
3 Portland Place W1B 1HR
Tel: 020 7291 3770 Fax: 020 7291 3799
Email: [email protected]
www.portuguese-embassy.co.uk
Consulate General in Manchester
1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE
Tel: 0161 236 0990 Fax: 0161 236 2064
Email: [email protected]
Travel documents
A valid Portuguese passport or national identity card or a passport or id card which has expired
in the last 5 years can be used to remove you from the UK to Portugal. If you do not have those
documents then you will need to be interviewed by the Portuguese officials in order to obtain an
Emergency Travel Document (ETD); if you are in prison or detention this will be facilitated by the
Home Office. Any supporting evidence of identity or nationality such as birth certificates etc. will
be helpful in securing a travel document.
Return
If you are willing to return and want to ensure that you are returned to Portugal as soon as
possible you can:
• Contact your caseworker at the Home Office to say that you are willing to return;
• Make every effort to find supporting documentation for issuing of travel documents;
• Make contact with the Portuguese Embassy to begin the process of obtaining a travel
document.
You may find it useful to read the information below
to begin preparing for your return.
Documentation in Portugal
All Portuguese citizens are required to obtain an Identity Card when they turn six years of
age. You are not required to carry it with you always but must present it to lawful authorities if
requested. The Citizen’s Card has replaced previous documentation such as old format Identity
Card, taxpayer card, Social Security card, voter’s card and National Health Service user’s card.
The Citizen’s Card can be requested at the local identification services (Conservatórias do Registo
Civil, Lojas do Cidadão etc) or at consular services abroad.
For further information:
Tel: +351 211 950 500
www.cartaodecidadao.pt
Accommodation
In Portugal Controlled Cost Housing is provided through the municipalities and housing
associations. There are various programmes in Portugal for eligibility and priority to access to
social housing, most of which are administered through the municipalities. In the short term,
Portugal also has some shelters for the homeless which are listed in the directory below.
Health
All Portuguese nationals are entitled to access care through the National Health Service of
Portugal regardless of any period of absence from the country. Healthcare is provided for as long
as the illness lasts, without time limit. To access healthcare you will need to register with your
local health centre. While there are fixed-level charges for most health services, many people are
exempt from charges particularly if on a low income. The Portuguese government also subsidises
prescriptions for between 15-95% of the cost of the medication.
For further information contact the Directorate General of Health.
Direcção-Geral da Saúde
Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, 45, 1040-005, Portugal
Tel:+ 351 21 843 0500 Fax: + 351 21 843 0530
Email: [email protected]
Emergency support
Portugal has a range of welfare support; some is based upon an applicant having made sufficient
contributions but some is based solely on an assessment of income, particularly for those with
families. Benefits are administered by the Social Security Institution. In order to make a claim,
applicants will need to attend their local social security office. Information is available from the
Social Security Institution.
Instituto da Segurança Social
Rua Rosa Araújo, 43, 1250-194 Lisboa
www.seg-social.pt
Those who have worked in the UK and who would be eligible if in the UK for a contributions based
benefit through payment of sufficient national insurance contributions may be able to access that
benefit in Portugal. To find out more you can contact the Exportability Team
Exportability Team
Room C216, Pension, Disability and Carers Service, Warbreck House
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY20 YE
Tel: +44 (0)125 333 104, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Employment, education and training
Portugal has a number of state run institutions dealing with employment, principally aimed
at helping job seekers. These include government sponsored labour exchanges (Centros de
Emprego) and a number of Internet sites offering handy tips on looking for work. You can find the
details of your local labour exchange by calling the contact number or checking their website. You
will also find vacancies advertised on their website:
Portuguese Public Employment Service
(IEFP)
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Tel: 808 200 670 (within Portugal)
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Main Services Contacts:
Rua de Xabregas, 52 – 1949-003 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 861 4100 Fax: +351 21 861 4603
Email: [email protected]
www.iefp.pt
IEFP sites that can help you to look for work:
www.netemprego.gov.pt
www.vias.iefp.pt
www.netforce.iefp.pt
www.crcvirtual.org
www.skillsportugal.iefp.pt
www.elearning.iefp.pt
www.ppart.gov.pt
www.movimentoparaoemprego.iefp.pt
www.netforce.avaliacaoonline.iefp.pt
www.garantiajovem.pt
Or call your regional helpline:
Algarve (Faro)
Tel: 289 890 000
Email: [email protected]
Centro (Coimbra)
Tel: 239 860 800
Email: [email protected]
Alentejo (Evora)
Tel: 266 760 500
Email: [email protected]
Norte (Porto)
Tel: 226 159 200
Email: [email protected]
Lisbon/Vale do Tejo (Lisbon)
Tel: 213 307 400
Email: [email protected]
Job vacancies are also advertised in newspapers such as:
Diario de Noticias
www.dn.pt
Jornal de Notícias
www.jn.pt
Correio da Manha,
www.cmjornal.xl.pt
Through employment agencies, a few of which are listed below:
ADECCO:
MANPOWER:
Escritório Direção Zona Lisboa
Edificio Mar Vermelho, Av. D. João II, Lote
1.06.2.5 – 8º Piso, 1990-095 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 115 67 00 Fax: +351 21 115 68 48
Lisbon
Edificio Amoreiras Plaza R. Prof. Carlos Alberto
da Mota Pinto, 9, 1070-374 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: + 351 21 154 67 81 Fax: +351 21 154 67 98
Escritório Direção Zona Norte
Edifício Pólo Serviços da Maia, Rua Padre
António, 232 – Escritório 5.1,
4470-136 Maia, Portugal
Tel: +351 22 004 60 50 Fax: +351 22 589 81 48
www.adecco.pt
Oporto
Rua do Campo Alegre, 512, 4150-170 Porto
Tel: + 351 22 012 63 70
www.candidate.manpower.com
GESERFOR:
WORKFORCE:
Oporto
Rua Rainha D. Estefânia, 113 - 1.º,
4150 PORTO, Portugal
Tel: +351 22 606 13 90 Fax: +351 22 600 96 09
Email: [email protected]
Empreendimento Alcântara Rio (3ª Fase),
Loja O – Rua da Cozinha Económica 1300-479
Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 361 70 50 Fax: +351 21 361 70 59
Email: [email protected]
www.work-force.pt
Lisbon
Passos Manuel, 69 – A,
1150-258 LISBOA, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 330 45 38 Fax: +351 21 353 03 70
Email: [email protected]
www.geserfor.pt
Directory
Aproximar
Non-governmental organisation providing vocational training and employment support
Rua do Paraíso, loja n.º 2, 2610-136 Alfragide, Portugal
Tel: +351 211 336 681 / +351 911 939 224
Email: [email protected]
www.aproximar.pt
Associação “O Companheiro”
NGO specialized in offenders and (ex)offenders support in multiple domains
Av.Marechal Teixeira Rebelo, 1500-424, Benfica, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 716 00 18/69 Fax: +351 21 715 57 57
Email: [email protected]
www.companheiro.org
The Association for Assistance of People in Need
Daycentres for homeless including food, washing facilities, access to health services etc.
Rua do Frigorifico, no. 13, 9050-448 Funchal, Portugal
Tel: +351 291 220 897 Fax: +351 291 233 502 Email: [email protected]
www.app-ipss.com
APAV - Associação Portuguesa de Apoio à Vítima
Victim support organisation providing advice and support to victims of domestic and sexual
violence and to victims of trafficking.
Rua do Comércio 56 - 5º, 1100150, Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: +351 218854090 | Fax: +351 218876351 Email: [email protected]
www.apav.pt
Caritas Portugal
Catholic agency providing resettlement assistance for returnees.
Praça Pasteur, no 11 - 2.o, Esq. 1000-238, Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 218 454 220
Community of Life and Peace
Able to meet returnees at the airport if given details.
Rui de Sousa, Lote 68A, Chelas, Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 859 90 58; +351 21 859 90 59; +351 91 247 40 00
Email: [email protected]
Doctors of the World / MÉdicos do Mundo
Non-governmental organisation supporting health care and community projects aiming to
improve health services to vulnerable populations including migrants.
Av. De Ceuta (SUI), Lote 4, Loja 1, 1300-125 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 213 619 520
Emmaus Caminho e Vida Porto
Part of the Emmaus network, a small supported community whose work includes distribution of
clothes, furniture and other materials, operation of a day centre for the homeless and support to
vulnerable people, accompanying to hospitals etc.
R. Almada, 138 P-4050-031 PORTO, Portugal
Tel: +351 91 982 94 96
Email: [email protected]
www.emauscaminhoevida.blogs.sapo.pt
Emmaus Fraternidade Lisbon
Part of the Emmaus network, runs social projects to support those going through a difficult time.
A small supported community trains members to repair furniture and produce food.
Quinta Das Lages, Est. do Lugar de Além, 16 P-1685-502 Caneças, Portugal
Tel: +351 21 980 00 38
Email: [email protected]
Portuguese Red Cross / Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
Services involve a specific project working to assist ex-offenders.
Jardim 9 de Abril , 1-5, 1249-083 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 2139 3900
Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Amadora (SCMA)
A Catholic organisation providing community services including social services, health, education,
and care for the elderly.
Estrada da Portela, Quinta das Torres, Buraca, 2720 Amadora, Portugal
Tel: +351 214 722 200
Email: [email protected]
www.misericordia-amadora.pt
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
A Catholic organisation which is the main provider of social services in Lisbon.
Largo Trindade Coelho, 1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 213 235 000 Fax: +351 213 335 060
Email: [email protected]
www.scml.pt
This resource was produced by Praxis Community Projects
in partnership with Hibiscus Initiatives.
Hibiscus Initiatives works with men and women in the UK who are in prison, immigration
detention, requiring support in the community after leaving prison or detention to those
who have been victims of trafficking. Their work includes welfare and advocacy in prisons,
international resettlement, combating trafficking and volunteering and community resettlement.
If you would like to know more about Hibiscus Initiatives you can contact them on the details
below:
Hibiscus Initiatives
Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road London N7 6PA
Tel:+ 44 (0) 20 7697 4120 Fax:+ 44 (0) 20 7697 4272
Email: [email protected]
www.hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk
Praxis Community Projects works with vulnerable migrants including foreign national offenders
providing advice, advocacy and casework on immigration, housing, welfare benefits.
Praxis Community Projects
Pott Street, London E2 0EF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 7985 Minicom: +44(0)20 7729 0154
Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 0134
Email: [email protected]
www.praxis.org.uk