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How to choose between government aid?

Need help understanding the aid provided by the government? We show you everything about them. Find out how to choose your benefit!

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What is the ideal aid for you?

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There are several benefits currently offered by the Portuguese government. They are ideal for anyone who is experiencing financial difficulties. As well as for those who want to find better life opportunities in Portugal.

Furthermore, the benefits serve different groups of people. This way, there is help for everyone, whether foreigners, emigrants, immigrants and citizens residing in Portugal!

And there? Do you want to know how to choose government aid? Let’s compare some of these benefits and learn more about how they work. This way you will be able to know if you are entitled and how to request it!

Family allowance

This aid is recommended for families in need. The allowance is aimed at the support and education of children and young people.

The value of the benefit is calculated based on family income and may vary according to other factors, such as the age of the child/young person and the number of children and adults in the household.

Thus, those entitled to the allowance are children up to 16 years old, and young students up to 24 years old. In the case of children and young people with disabilities, the ages rise to 24 and 27 respectively.

Furthermore, beneficiaries cannot have an employment contract while receiving the aid!

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How to apply for Family Allowance 2022?

Family Allowance is very simple to apply for. Everything works online through Social Security Direct. See what steps are necessary and ensure you receive this assistance as soon as possible.

Aid of 125 Euros

This aid was created to combat inflation. It is paid in a single installment. Furthermore, it is only aimed at those residing in Portugal.

Fortunately, this also includes foreigners. Therefore, there are some obligations. Such as already being registered with Social Security and having declared your taxes correctly.

Furthermore, your gross monthly income cannot exceed 2,700 euros.

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How to receive the extraordinary payment of 125 euros?

It is possible to receive the 125 euros in aid, in addition to the other benefits proposed by the Portuguese government, directly into your bank account or online, if you meet the requirements. Know how!

Child Assistance

Auxílio Filho is an action aimed at workers who are duly registered and have up-to-date social security contributions. This way, you can take time off from work to care for your sick child.

The advantage is that you continue to receive your salary in full. Additionally, if your child is over 12 years old, you can only be away for 15 days a year.

Now, if your child is under 12 years old, the time expands to 30 days. Furthermore, in cases of hospitalization of children under 12 years of age, there is no time limit.

Along the same lines, if your child with a disability or chronic illness is hospitalized, there is no time limit. In fact, in the latter case, it does not depend on the age of the child.

Find out how to apply for Child Benefit

Did you have to miss work to take care of your child due to an accident or illness? See here how to request Child Benefit and guarantee compensation for lost salary days!

Citizen Card

The Citizen Card is the main identification document for Portuguese citizens. It is through this that you can request exclusive benefits from the government. It brings together civil, tax, electoral, health and Social Security data.

With the Card you can also apply for scholarships at universities in the country. As well as public tenders.

Finally, you can request the Card if you are a Portuguese citizen. Likewise, Brazilians with a residence permit in the country can also make their request.

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How to get a Citizen Card?

The Citizen Card is a mandatory document for anyone living in Portugal. Here you understand how to do it, where to request it, values, validity of the document and other important information.

Interior Employment More Program

Do you want to move to the interior of Portugal, look for a new job and still receive assistance? Know that any Portuguese citizen who is unemployed or looking to change jobs has the right to participate.

However, you need to be registered with the IEFP. Furthermore, emigrants from Portugal can also return to the country and request this benefit.

Furthermore, foreigners who do or do not live in the country can apply if they already have a job in Portugal and are able to acquire a residence visa.

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Emprego Interior Mais Program: how to participate?

The Emprego Interior Mais Program is open to Portuguese and foreign citizens, to work in the interior, including teleworking, with financial assistance from the government. Find out how to participate in this program.

Now yes!

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So, choose the aid that fits you! Source: AdobeStock.

Now that you know several aid options, it’s easier to find out which ones suit your reality. So, do you know how to choose the best government aid for you?  

Therefore, if you want to better understand any of the benefits, click on the one that corresponds to your interest. So, discover all the information in detail.

For example, find out how it works, how to apply step by step, where to apply, what documents are needed for registration and much more!

Find out which card is best for you!

On the other hand, are you thinking about applying for a line of credit? How about getting to know different cards from Caixa Geral de Depósitos, one of the main banks in Portugal, and purchasing a new model based on your financial profile?

After all, what to take into account when choosing? Flag, annual fee, fees, limit? Discover all the necessary information, as well as its advantages, to make the best decision according to your current scenario!

This way, you will find everything you need to know to make the best decision on our list. Click on the link below and get all your questions answered right now!

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What is the best Caixa Geral de Depósitos credit card?

Determining which is the best Caixa Geral de Depósitos card depends largely on what your needs are and what you are looking for in each one. Below, find out about the options and advantages offered!

About the author  /  Filipe Travanca

Bachelor in History and Audiovisual from the University of São Paulo. Passionate about writing and literature, he works as a screenwriter, editor and short story writer, exploring the most varied themes and subjects. A very curious person, who likes to study a little bit of everything and share this learning in his texts.

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