Guidance

Portugal: criminal injuries compensation scheme

Information for UK national victims of violent crime in Portugal and how they can claim compensation through the Portuguese criminal injuries compensation scheme

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 16 November 2017
• Last updated: 17 October 2022 — See all updates

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Criminal injuries compensation scheme in Portugal

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See also:

• get help if you are a victim of crime abroad
• compensation if you are a victim of crime abroad

Disclaimer:

This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither His Majesty’s Government nor any official of the Consulate take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage or expense which you might suffer as a result of relying on the information supplied. It is not a substitute for obtaining your own legal advice.

Published 16 November 2017

Last updated 17 October 2022 + show all updates

1. 17 October 2022

   Guidance reviewed and updated

2. 5 August 2020

   Updated information of leaflet on criminal injuries compensation scheme in Portugal, including new links - August 2020

3. 22 February 2018

   Updated February 2018

4. 16 November 2017

   First published.