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PS reports Chave Móvel Digital failures in the US and Canada since June

Portuguese citizens in the US and Canada have been unable to receive authentication codes for the Chave Móvel Digital (CMD) via local phone numbers since June 2026. The government acknowledges the issue, attributing it to regulatory changes in those countries' telecommunications networks, but has not provided a timeline for resolution.

Why it matters

If you are a Portuguese resident living in the US or Canada, you may be unable to use the Chave Móvel Digital for online public service renewals, such as your Citizen Card or driver's license, until the government resolves the technical connection with local carriers.

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