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If not yet holder of Pass Social + Applicants will submit the relevant form, duly completed, accompanied by the following documents:

– Copy and original of ID card (Citizen Card, Identity Card; Passport, Residence Permit);

– Copy and original of taxpayer card (if CC not available);

– Certificate issued by the relevant Government authorities (Ministério do Trabalho, Solidariedade e Segurança Social) identifying the members of the household and which quality the applicant is recipient of social allowance. This certificate must have been issued no more than fifteen days prior to the application for Pass Social+. Original documents must be shown when submitting application.

If already holder of Pass Social + Holders of Pass Social+  applying for the 50% discount must submit the relevant duly completed form, accompanied by the following documents:

– Certificate issued by the relevant Government authorities (Ministério do Trabalho, Solidariedade e Segurança Social) identifying the members of the household and which quality the applicant is recipient of social allowance. This certificate must have been issued no more than fifteen days prior to the application for Pass Social+. Original documents must be shown when submitting application.

Note: Applicants for Echelon A are not required to submit certificates issued by tax authorities.

General documentation Echelon B applicants will submit the relevant form, duly completed, accompanied by the following documents:

– Copy and original of ID card of applicant (Citizen Card, Identity Card; Passport, Residence Permit);

– Copy and original of taxpayer card of applicant (if CC not available);

Specific documentation attesting earned income 1

–  Retired persons and pensioners receiving monthly pension equivalent or below 1.2 times the value of the IAS:

1.1 –  Latest tax return and respective note of settlement (as provided in article 60 of the Personal Income Code) or, if applicant is nor required to submit tax return, annual certificate for tax purposes issued by the relevant Government authority (Ministério do Trabalho, Solidariedade e Segurança Social or Caixa Geral de aposentações).

2 –  Recipients of unemployment benefit receiving monthly allowance equivalent or below 1.2 times the value of the IAS:

2.1 – Certificate for tax purposes issued by the relevant Government authority (Ministério do Trabalho, Solidariedade e Segurança Social) attesting that applicant is recipient of unemployment benefit and respective amount.

3 – Households with gross income per member of household equivalent or below 1.2 times the value of the IAS that include different categories of income must submit one of the following documents:

3.1 – Latest tax return and respective note of settlement (as provided in article 60 of the Personal Income Code);

If not required to submit personal income tax return: – Certificate issued by the relevant entity of the Ministry of Finance attesting that applicant is exempted from submitting tax return relating to the taxable members of the household, as the case may be. This certificate will only be required if earned income cannot be proven by documents mentioned above; – Certificate issued by the relevant Government authorities (Ministério do Trabalho, Solidariedade e Segurança Social) identifying the members of the household and which quality the applicant is recipient of social allowance, as well as respective amount. These certificates must have been issued no more than fifteen days prior to the application for Pass Social+, attesting the situation of recipients as of the date of issue of certificate. Original documents must be shown when submitting application.

Download application form for Social + here.

The validity period of the eligibility to Pass Social + is of one year, except for recipients of unemployment benefit, where the validity period is of six months as from the date of issue of respective support card.   Prior to the expiry of the validity period of the eligibility to Pass Social +, the recipient must renew it providing updated documentation (see information Echelon A and B | Documents to submit).

You can apply for or renew your Social+ pass at the Customer Care Network at: Campo Grande station Marquês de Pombal station The change of profile from normal to Social+ or Social+ Echelon B to Social+ Echelon A, as well as respective renewal is immediate and free of charge, provided the Lisboa Viva card is in good condition. If the issue of a new card is required for whatever reason, the applicant must provide the documentation mentioned above, in addition to a duly completed application form and an updated passport colour photo. Note: Applicants for Echelon A are not required to submit certificates issued by tax authorities.

Ministerial Orders 272/2011 of 23/09 and 36/2012 of 08/02 and 91-A/2019 of 26/03.