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on 10 Jun 2018
Hello,
I work in the UK and I'm planning to spend some time working remotely in Portugal. I will pay social security (i.e. national insurance) in the UK. I believe that I will need an A1 form to prove to the Portuguese authorities that I/my employer has paid social security in the UK.
Does anyone know when, to whom, I need to present this A1 form in Portugal?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi Jay,
You should definitely apply for the A1 form before you move. You apply in the UK through the government website.
From what I can gather, once you're in Portugal then you should submit your A1 form/details to the Instituto da Solidariedade e da Segurança Social (Portugal's social security institute). There's a centre in Lisbon, and a few other scattered around Portugal.
Their website is in Portuguese but Google can provide an adequate translation job.
Otherwise, this Expat Arrivals page on Moving to Portugal provides a general overview of what it's like in the country.
I hope this helps Jay!
Best,
Kyle