New and Improved Citizen's Card, Know What was Changed

25 January 2023

Portugal is set to release a new and improved Citizen's Card that features a sleek design and enhanced security measures, starting off this year.


The card will feature contactless technology, similar to that of modern debit cards, eliminating the need for a card reader for certain state services.


The Secretary of State for Digitization and Administrative Modernization, Mário Campolargo, announced the new card in an interview and stated that the replacement process will be gradual as current cards expire.


In addition, he confirmed that there are no plans to return to fully in-person service in public offices, and that they will continue to operate with a mix of online booking and in-person service.


The Secretary of State said that the Government also plans to open eight new Citizen's Shops this year.

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