abono de família
Published 30 October 2026, 20:39
abono de família
A monthly child benefit paid by Segurança Social. The amount depends on the family's income and the child's age; you apply through Segurança Social Direta. The escalão (income band) you are placed in also determines your school benefits.
Where you come across it. After a child is born or after moving here with children.
The benefit is not granted automatically and does not come with a residence permit: you have to apply.
Official website: seg-social.pt
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