{"id":4643,"date":"2024-10-30T11:03:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T11:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/?page_id=4643"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:42:10","slug":"about-portugal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/region\/about-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"About Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-pt-ipleiria-ued-wp-theme-ipleiria-gutenbergblocks-moc gbmoc\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Contents menu\"><div class=\"gbmoc-menu-wrapper\"><div id=\"gbmoc-457559-8a-menu-container\" class=\"gbmoc-menu-container\"><div class=\"gbmoc-title\" id=\"gbmoc-457559-8a-title\">Go to:<\/div><ul aria-describedby=\"gbmoc-457559-8a-title\" class=\"gbmoc-menuitems\"><li><a href=\"#about-portugal\">About Portugal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cost-of-living\">Cost of living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#general-information\">General information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"gbmoc-scroll-to-top-wrapper\"><a class=\"gbmoc-scroll-to-top\" href=\"#top\">Top<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"about-portugal\">About Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<p>With around 10 million inhabitants, it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s oldest nations, being independent since 1143.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruit of all its history, Portugal is a country of many singularities molded by Roman, Visigothic and Suevian, Arabian, African influences as well as a whole world that it aimed discover in the XV century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was in this unique period of its history, when it \u201cgave world to the world\u201d that the Portuguese sailors travelled through Africa\u2019s western and eastern coasts setting sea routes to India, Brazil, China and Japan, making Portuguese one of the most spoken languages and the Portuguese people the most open to new cultures and civilizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Member of the European Union since 1986, today Portugal is a modern country, gifted with good infrastructures and good connections to all the other European countries, offering itself as an ideal entrance door to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simultaneously it keeps investing and adding value its wide artistic and archeological patrimony. With a rich gastronomy and a thriving cultural life, Portugal is the testimony of its long history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal, a meeting point for many faraway cultures keeps its own identity as a hospitable country, pacific and pleasant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to Portugal!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Located in the extreme southwest point of Europe, it is surrounded by an extensive coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, limited at the north and east by Spain, and at west and south by the Atlantic Ocean. The territory of Portugal includes the Azores and Madeira islands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"594\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/rect3840-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/rect3840-1.png 594w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/rect3840-1-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Portugal is one of the European countries with a warmer climate, with average daytime temperatures between 5\u00baC and 15\u00baC in the winter and between 25\u00baC and 35\u00baC in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summers are mild in the highlands of the north and in the coastal region of the far north and center. Autumns and winters are typically windy, rainy and cool, being colder in the northern districts and central provinces, where freezing temperatures occur during the colder months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-column\">\n<p>The North records the highest rainfall and the lowest average and annual temperatures but it is in the interior region that the larger temperature ranges take place. South of Tagus River, it is possible to feel the Mediterranean influences, with very hot summers and short winters and little rainfall. Madeira Island has a Mediterranean-type climate with mild and pleasant temperatures throughout the year, while the Azores have a temperate maritime climate with abundant rainfall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<h3><strong>Language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The official language is Portuguese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portuguese Constitution emphasizes freedom of expression, religion and conscience. Churches and religious communities are separate and independent from the State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For historical reasons, which exist since foundation of Portuguese nationality, the Catholic Church plays a central role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-column\">\n<h3><strong>Currency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal\u2019s currency is the Euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From January 1st, 1999, Portugal, and another 10 State Member of the European Union (Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Ireland), adopted a single currency \u2013 the Euro, which came into circulation on January 1st 2002 and whose symbol is \u20ac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"cost-of-living\">Cost of living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Portugal is one of the countries with relatively low cost of living when compared to some European Union countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Take a glimpse to the average monthly cost of living for a student from the IPLeiria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>In Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Accommodation <br>(Residence Hall)<\/th><th>Canteens<\/th><th>Public Transport<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Leiria<\/td><td>146 \u20ac<\/td><td>200 \u20ac<\/td><td>15,25 \u20ac (monthly concession card)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caldas da Rainha<\/td><td>146 \u20ac<\/td><td>200 \u20ac<\/td><td>22 \u20ac&nbsp;(80 trips)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Peniche<\/td><td>146 \u20ac<\/td><td>200 \u20ac<\/td><td>14,95 \u20ac&nbsp;(monthly concession card)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Outside the Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Accommodation <br>(Outside the Campus)<\/th><th>Food\/Shopping<\/th><th>Public Transport<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Leiria<\/td><td>Between 150\u20ac and 260\u20ac (private Residence Hall \/Flats downtown)<\/td><td>150\u20ac \u2013 300\u20ac<\/td><td>15,25\u20ac (monthly concession card)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caldas da Rainha<\/td><td>Between 120\u20ac and 200\u20ac<\/td><td>150\u20ac \u2013 300\u20ac<\/td><td>22 \u20ac&nbsp;(80 trips)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Peniche<\/td><td>Between 120\u20ac and 200\u20ac<\/td><td>150\u20ac \u2013 300\u20ac<\/td><td>14,95 \u20ac&nbsp;(monthly concession card)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-column\">\n<h3><strong>Reference prices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7.00 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;30.00 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;5.50 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beer (0.5 liter draught) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  1.50 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cappuccino (regular) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1.00 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coke\/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1.10 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water (0.33 liter bottle) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;0.60 \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-column\">\n<h3><strong>Markets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk (regular), (1 liter) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 0.63 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  1.04 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rice (white), (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp;&nbsp;0.94 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs (12) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   1.82 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Cheese (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.11 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5.59 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; 1.35 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oranges (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;0.95 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tomato (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; 1.16 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potato (1kg) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; 0.78 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lettuce (1 head) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  0.76 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water (1.5 liter bottle) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; 0.46 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;4.00 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 0.92 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; 4.30 \u20ac&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"general-information\">General information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-21 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-19 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Telephones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In public telephone booths it can be used coins and special cards that are for sale in Telecom Portugal shops, post offices and in some kiosks and tobacconists (each one properly identified).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Mobile Phones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a mobile phone you can use roaming or buy a prepaid SIM card. You may also do a contract. SIM cards are available in major Portuguese mobile telecommunications operators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>MEO:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.meo.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.meo.pt\/<\/a><\/li><li>Vodafone Portugal:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vodafone.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.vodafone.pt\/<\/a><\/li><li>NOS:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nos.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.nos.pt\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-20 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-03.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-24 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-22 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-02.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-23 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When opening a bank account, in any Portuguese bank, you must submit the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued by the Portuguese Tax Offices;<\/li><li>ID document (passport);<\/li><li>Proof of residence;<\/li><li>Proof of survival means or scholarship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the opening of a bank account, you will be entitled to a debit card that will allow handling the account in agencies or electronic boxes or and also make payments and purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks are opened on Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 15:00 and closed on weekends and public holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-27 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-25 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>National Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>January 1st \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day<\/li><li>March \/ April (optional) \u2013 Carnival<\/li><li>March \/ April \u2013 Good Friday and Easter Day<\/li><li>April 25th \u2013 Freedom Day<\/li><li>May 1st \u2013 Labour Day<\/li><li>June 10th \u2013 Day of Portugal, Cam\u00f5es and the Portuguese Communities<\/li><li>August 15th \u2013 Day of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary<\/li><li>October 5th \u2013 Proclamation of the Portuguese First Republic<\/li><li>Novemember 1st \u2013 All Saints Day<\/li><li>December 8th \u2013 Immaculate Conception<\/li><li>December 25th \u2013 Christmas Day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please, check this Guide:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bo.ipleiria.pt\/_layouts\/BuvPlatform.Backoffice.Frontend\/FileHandler.ashx?h=A716FCB05E23AF9BBE05940F21B2DF26430BE107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cYour Way To Portugal\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-26 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-06.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/estm-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/10\/acolhimento-06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Portugal About Portugal With around 10 million inhabitants, it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s oldest nations, being independent since 1143. Fruit of all its history, Portugal is a country of many singularities molded by Roman, Visigothic and Suevian, Arabian, African influences as well as a whole world that it aimed discover in the XV century. 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