Apply for recognition of informal carer status
People who provide permanent or regular care to other people (family members) who are in a situation of dependency (cared-for person) can apply for informal caregiver status.
The recognition of the status allows the informal caregiver to benefit from various support measures, such as access to training, psychosocial support and counseling, among others.
Atualizado em 04.09.2026
People who regularly or permanently care for other people who are in a situation of dependency.
The informal caregiver can be:
- informal caregiver who is not the main caregiver, if he or she is regularly but not permanently accompanying the cared for person, he or she may receive remuneration for work or for the care he or she provides.
- main informal caregiver, if he or she is permanently accompanying the cared for person, lives in the same house and does not receive remuneration for work or for the care he or she provides.
The informal caregiver may be entitled to a support allowance for the informal caregiver.
For more information about the recognition of the informal caregiver status, see the Social Security portal.
Responsible entity
Responsible entity
The service Apply for recognition of informal carer status is the responsibility of Instituto da Segurança Social.
Instituto da Segurança Social