Before traveling to certain destinations, especially outside Europe, it's important to make sure your health is protected. The traveler's consultation offers personalized medical advice for international travel, including appropriate vaccinations and preventive measures against destination-specific risks such as malaria.
In this guide, we explain how to book a travel consultation, where to do it, how much it costs and when it should be scheduled.
What you'll find here:
What is the traveler's consultation
When should I make an appointment?
How to book a traveler's appointment with the SNS
Online traveler's appointment: is it possible?
Where to book a travel consultation in Portugal
How much does a travel consultation cost?
Travel consultation for specific destinations
What happens during the consultation
Urgent travel consultation: what to do
Frequently asked questions about the traveler's consultation
Traveling prepared makes all the difference
A travel consultation is a medical consultation specializing in travel medicine.
During the consultation, the following are assessed:
The destination and health conditions
The duration of the trip
The type of trip (tourism, work, adventure)
The traveler's medical history
Based on this, vaccinations and preventive measures are recommended.
Ideally, you should book in advance.
Between 4 and 8 weeks before travel
Earlier for destinations with mandatory vaccinations
Even for short trips outside Europe
Searches such as traveler 's appointment or urgent traveler's appointment often come up when a trip is near.
The SNS traveler 's consultation is one of the most popular options in Portugal.
Via the health center
Via SNS24
Medical referral
In some cases, it is possible to make a traveler's appointment online, especially for:
Initial advice
Vaccination review
General questions
However, the administration of vaccines requires physical presence.
There are several options for making the appointment:
Health centers
Hospital units
Specialized clinics
Private hospitals
Insurance companies
The price of a traveler's consultation varies depending on the location.
SNS: can be free or with a moderating fee
Private: between 50€ and 100€
Vaccinations: additional cost
One of the main objectives is vaccination.
Yellow fever
Hepatitis A and B
Tetanus
Typhoid fever
Some destinations require more preparation.
Africa (e.g. Cape Verde)
South America
Southeast Asia
During the travel medicine consultation:
Health assessment
Personalized recommendations
Prescription of preventive medication
Vaccination plan
This is an essential time to travel more safely.
If your trip is coming up:
Make an urgent private appointment
Contact SNS24
Check availability at hospitals
If you have travel insurance, check if the traveler's consultation is included
Not all vaccines can be administered immediately, so the sooner the better.
🔹 Is the traveler's consultation mandatory?
No, but it is highly recommended for international destinations.
🔹 Can I book a travel consultation online?
Yes, for advice, but vaccinations require attendance.
🔹 How much does the consultation cost?
It depends on the location and can vary from free to around €100.
🔹 Do I need a consultation to travel in Europe?
Not usually, but it depends on the destination and conditions.
The traveler's consultation is not just a formality. It is an essential step in reducing risks and ensuring a safer trip, especially to destinations with different health conditions.
Before you travel, protect your health and make sure you're prepared. With Just in Case travel insurance, you have a traveler's consultation included, as well as support in unexpected situations, such as medical assistance abroad. Access our webapp and take out Just in Case to travel more safely from the start.