autodeclaração de doença
Published 30 October 2026, 20:39
autodeclaração de doença (self-certification of illness)
A sick note that you make out yourself, without a doctor, through the SNS 24 portal or app, covering up to three consecutive days and no more than twice a year. It is enough to justify your absence to your employer.
Where you come across it. A mild cold, food poisoning: when it is clear you will be better in a couple of days.
It cannot be extended: if you are not better after three days, you need a doctor and an ordinary sick note. The limit of two a year applies in total, and by December it has often been used up.
Official website: sns24.gov.pt/servico/autodeclaracao-de-doenca
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