How apply for the main informal caregiver support allowance?
Online
- Log in to Segurança Social Direta with the Digital Mobile Key (CMD), Citizen Card or NISS (Social Security number) and password
- Under "Família" select "Estatuto do cuidador informal" and select the option "Pedir novo estatuto do cuidador informal"
- Follow the steps to complete the process.
On the location
You must submit the application for the Principal Informal Caregiver Support Grant:
- At Social Security service desks
- In the Citizen Shops with Social Security service desks.
By mail
Send the application for the Principal Informal Caregiver Support Grant to the address of one of the Social Security service desks.