gov.pt: Your Official Portuguese ID and Public Services, Anywhere.

Securely carry your digital documents with full legal value, sign PDFs with the Chave Móvel Digital, and manage your administrative life in Portugal directly from your pocket.

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Publisher

Agencia para a Modernizacao Administrativa

Government at Your Fingertips

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Welcome screen of the gov.pt app introducing centralized Portuguese public services.

Screenshot of the gov.pt app digital wallet showing Portuguese identity documents and driver's license.

The authentication screen of the gov.pt app showing a security code and a QR code scanner option

A smartphone screen from the gov.pt app showing a sample PDF with a digital signature being positioned.

History screen of the gov.pt app showing digital authentication logs and statuses

Portugal’s Administrative Power in Your Pocket

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Legally Valid Digital Wallet

Carry your Citizen Card and Driver’s License on your iPhone. Your digital documents have the same legal weight as physical cards in Portugal.

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Remote Secure Authentication

Manage your Digital Mobile Key (CMD) to sign PDF contracts and legal documents with full security without needing to visit a physical consulate.

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Effortless Card Renewals

Avoid bureaucratic delays. Renew your Citizen Card directly through the app, saving you time and international travel for administrative tasks.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

"Living in New York, handling Portuguese bureaucracy used to mean long trips to the consulate. With gov.pt, I can sign official documents and manage my ID entirely from my phone. It is the ultimate tool for any expat wanting to save time and stay organized."

Ricardo Martins

"As a frequent traveler between the US and Portugal, having my driver's license and ID in a secure digital wallet is incredibly convenient. The Chave Móvel Digital integration makes it so easy to access public services without the paperwork hassle. Truly a 5-star experience."

Sarah Jenkins

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

Negative

Summary

User reviews for this app are overwhelmingly negative, citing persistent issues with general functionality, stability, and crucial features. Many users report frequent app crashes, freezing, and infinite loading screens, particularly during the facial recognition step which often prevents them from completing essential processes like activating their Digital Mobile Key (CMD). The app also consistently fails to recognize newer models of the Portuguese Citizen Card and struggles to send SMS verification codes, especially impacting international users. This combination of bugs makes the app largely unusable for many, leading to widespread frustration and a low overall satisfaction.

Common Themes

App Performance(40)

Facial Recognition(14)

ID Card Recognition(8)

CMD Activation(8)

SMS Verification(7)

International Access(5)

Language Options(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about gov.pt.

Description

App do Estado para documentos digitais, serviços públicos e autenticação. App da administração pública portuguesa que permite guardar documentos de identificação, gerir a Chave Móvel Digital, assinar documentos e realizar serviços públicos (substitui as antigas apps id.gov.pt e autenticacao.gov). Documentos digitais A app funciona como carteira digital. Pode adicionar os seus documentos de identificação oficiais (Cartão de Cidadão, carta de condução, entre outros), que têm o mesmo valor legal do que os documentos físicos. Autenticação Pode gerir a sua Chave Móvel Digital, assinar documentos PDF e ativar os certificados do seu Cartão de Cidadão. Renovação do Cartão de Cidadão Pode pedir a renovação do seu Cartão de Cidadão através da app. Faturas sem papel Pode aderir às faturas sem papel e passar a receber faturas por email, passadas com o seu contribuinte, em estabelecimentos aderentes. Em breve vão ser lançados mais serviços digitais.

Latest Version

3.2.14

Size

90.5 MB

First Released

Jan 9, 2019

Your Portuguese ID and Services, Anywhere in the World

Skip the consulate visits and the paperwork. Access your digital wallet, sign legal documents, and manage your citizenship tasks securely from your phone.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about gov.pt

What is the gov.pt app?

The gov.pt app is the official Portuguese public administration application. It centralizes public information and services, allows secure authentication, and stores digital identification documents for Portuguese citizens.

What documents can I store in the gov.pt app?

The gov.pt app allows users to store official identification documents such as the Citizen Card, driving license, vehicle registration certificate (DUA), car insurance, and blood donor card.

Do digital documents in gov.pt have legal validity?

Yes, official digital identification documents stored in the gov.pt app have the same legal value as their physical counterparts in Portugal.

How does authentication work in the gov.pt app?

The gov.pt app facilitates authentication using a security code or by scanning a QR code. It also supports managing your Chave Móvel Digital and activating Citizen Card certificates.

Can I sign documents digitally with the gov.pt app?

Yes, the gov.pt app enables users to sign PDF documents digitally. This digital signature holds the same legal validity as a handwritten signature in Portugal.

Can I renew my Citizen Card using the gov.pt app?

Yes, the gov.pt app provides the functionality to request the renewal of your Citizen Card directly through the application.

Does the gov.pt app replace older government applications?

Yes, the gov.pt app replaces the former id.gov.pt and autenticacao.gov apps, centralizing their functionalities into a single platform for public administration services.

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