You may have heard that the Portuguese finish work at 3:30 PM every day, or that they receive 14 months of salary for 11 months of work. But have you heard that in Portugal, raising children is not only affordable but can even be "profitable"?
According to the international non-governmental organization Save the Children, which scored 179 countries worldwide on maternal health, child growth health, women's education, economy, and women's political participation, and synthesized these five indicators to create a "Mother's Index" ranking, Portugal ranks 16th for the best child-rearing environment, making it one of the world's top countries for child-rearing and maternal benefits.
So, what kind of benefits do expectant mothers in Portugal enjoy?
1. All medical, examination, and hospitalization expenses are free from pregnancy until 60 days after childbirth;
2. Three free dental visits during pregnancy and regular physical examinations;
3. A pregnancy allowance starting from the 13th week of pregnancy, up to 140.76 Euros per month;
4. Six months of paid maternity leave with full salary;
5. Postnatal family allowance: up to 140.76 Euros per month in the first year (depending on income), followed by 35.19 Euros per month until the child reaches adulthood;
6. Fathers are entitled to 15 days of paid paternity leave;
7. In addition to a one-time childbirth subsidy of 200 Euros provided by the Portuguese government, there are further birth subsidies;
8. Priority rights: In any public place, such as supermarkets, banks, public transport, ticket counters, or utility payment offices, pregnant women and women holding infants are entitled to priority service and can skip queues;
9. Within the first year of the child's life, nursing mothers are entitled to one hour of breastfeeding time per day. Furthermore, nursing mothers cannot be assigned to night shifts;
10. During pregnancy, childbirth, and the nursing period, no employer may dismiss a woman for any reason, nor may they reduce her salary, and they must provide sufficient time for breastfeeding.
Of course, in addition to the benefits mentioned above, you can also enjoy these extra benefits:
1. A child's birth certificate can assist the child in obtaining citizenship in the future (upon reaching adulthood);
2. There is no limit on the number of children one can have;
3. If a woman gives birth to twins, the financial subsidy provided by the Portuguese government is even higher.
Beyond the benefits during pregnancy and nursing, the status of women in Portugal is quite high, with women holding 30% of the seats in the national parliament;
Portugal is also one of the safest countries in the world, with a stable society and steady economic development;
The average level of education for the Portuguese exceeds 16 years;
The average annual salary is approximately 23,000 Euros, and the mortality rate for children under 5 is slightly below 4 per 1,000, which demonstrates the high importance the Portuguese government places on women and children!
As the current immigration requirements for Portugal are relatively relaxed—requiring only that the applicant be at least 18 years old and invest over 500,000 Euros in real estate in Portugal, with no language or academic requirements, allowing three generations to obtain European residency status with one application—the program is very popular. With a large number of applicants and a tight supply of real estate in Portugal, property prices are showing a rapid growth trend. Worldway Immigration experts suggest: Given the current overall immigration situation and relevant policies, clients interested in the Portugal program should seize the opportunity to apply early and benefit sooner. For details, please consult our 24-hour service hotline: 400-138-2929.