If you live in Portugal and feel that high inflation has impacted your purchasing power, as well as decreasing your quality of life, then you need to know how to receive 125 euros in aid from the Portuguese government.

In fact, requesting the benefit is simple, but it requires you to gather some documents and be part of a specific population profile. But, to make it easier, below we direct you to the official Government page.

But if you know you need the benefit but aren't sure how to apply for it, don't worry. Below, we have prepared a complete step-by-step guide explaining how everything should be done.

After all, Portugal has been promoting short-term strategies to combat emergency needs caused by high inflation. And guaranteeing this extraordinary payment is one of them!

Anyone who wants to register to receive the 125 euros, in addition to other benefits proposed by the government, such as a supplement to the pension for retirees and 50 euros for each descendant, needs to follow some requirements.

In fact, be aware that payment is per citizen, including immigrants who meet the requirements mentioned above. In addition, unemployed people will also benefit.

Finally, if you are going to receive aid for pensioners, understand that the benefit is automatic for seniors and retirees, is that ok?

To become eligible for the extraordinary payment of 125 euros, made in a single installment, the worker cannot exceed 2,700 euros per month in receipts.

In addition, you must be registered and have contributed to Social Security in 2021 or 2022. Furthermore, you must have declared Income Tax.

To receive the 125 euros there is no need to register, as payments will be made to the accounts where the income tax is deposited.

However, if you have changed any data recently, it is important to access the official government platforms to update them, whether on the Finance or Social Security Portal.

You can also schedule an appointment at the Ministry of Labor, Solidarity and Social Security. To do this, access the official website and click on Schedule Appointment.

Did you know that the Citizen Card is a mandatory document for everyone who lives in Portugal? It brings together a series of civil, electoral, tax and health data about each person, so it's like identification.

Therefore, it is very important to know how to obtain it, where to request it, how valid the document is, associated values and other essential information. And we've gathered this information below, so click and find out!