Emergency numbers in Portugal (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: In Portugal 112 is the European emergency number for police, fire and medical help. It is free, and an officer answers first and routes the call. The INEM poisons centre is on 800 250 250.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services112 is the European emergency number in Portugal. The call is free. It is answered first by an officer of the authorities, who checks whether it is a police, fire or health matter. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesPolice matters such as assaults and robberies go through 112. An officer answers the call first and routes it. [1]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesMedical emergencies go through 112. Health cases are passed to the INEM urgent patient orientation centre (CODU), which sends the ambulance. [1]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesFires go through 112. An officer answers the call first and routes it to the fire service. [1]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency servicesThe INEM antivenom information centre (CIAV, also called the poisons centre) answers on 800 250 250, 24 hours a day. For serious poisoning signs, INEM says to call 112. [1]

Sources

  1. Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM): Perguntas Frequentes - INEM (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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