The Easy way to get a Portuguese NIF

Your NIF or Número de Identificação Fiscal (sometimes referred to as the Número de Contribuinte) is your Portuguese tax identification number that you will need for financial transactions in the country and everyday activities. This includes opening a Portuguese bank account, getting a phone subscription, securing a rental property agreement, and even health insurance.

7-10 days, sometimes longer, if the Portuguese tax office is experiencing delays.

Place an order on our website, submit your documents and personal identification, and sign the provided Power of Attorney. Your signature should be the same as displayed on the Passport. GetNIF-Portugal processes your request with the tax office in Portugal, and you will receive your Portuguese tax number, password, and access to the Finances Portal. Once you have obtained a residence permit or Portuguese Citizenship we can also assist you with acquiring a social security identification number that will enable you to make social security payments as a Portuguese resident.

Yes, you can order your Portuguese NIF number (Número de Identificação Fisca) using the GetNIF Portugal online form. Our NIF Portugal website is compatible with all devices.

We will connect you with a Portuguese lawyer who will act as your tax representative. They will also request the NIF number in Portugal on your behalf.

A fiscal representative isn't a requirement to obtain your NIF number in Portugal. However, having one is recommended because your fiscal representative or tax representative is familiar with the Portuguese tax authorities and is a Portuguese citizen. This means they can easily help you navigate the complexities of the Portuguese tax system. Besides your individual tax number, they serve as a contact point between you and the Portuguese tax and customs authority, Finanças. A fiscal representative proves very helpful, especially if you are a non-resident of Portugal or a family of non-EU citizens. Additionally, if you have any questions about your taxpayer identification number in Portugal, paying taxes, finding your local tax office and tax authorities, and any other needs related to tax purposes, your fiscal representative can assist.

No, as an EU citizen, you can request your NIF (Número de Identificação Fisca) yourself. However, if you would like someone to obtain the NIF on your behalf, then you will need a tax representative.

Proof of address should be a recent utility bill, a bank statement issued within the last 90 days, or a copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license displaying the residential address in full.

Yes, just as Portuguese citizens are required to provide landlords with their Número de Identificação Fiscal, a non-resident seeking to rent a property will also be required to provide the landlord with their Portuguese NIF. A Portugal NIF is often required for official documentation and process. This includes everything from acquiring Portuguese assets, healthcare services and setting up a mobile phone contract or internet service to EU citizens applying for Portuguese residency and non-EU Citizens obtaining Portuguese residence and citizenship through programs like the Portugal Golden Visa program.

Your passport copy should include both the photo and signature pages in full, and your hands should not be visible.

Yes, but our services are currently limited to issuing a NIF for you and fiscal representation, including forwarding messages from the Tax Office until you are assigned a new tax representative (charged at €120 per year).

Generally, tourists do not need a NIF unless they plan on making an official fiscal transaction that requires one. In that case, tourists may apply for their individual taxpayer number on our online service GetNif.

Yes, you can get an individual taxpayer number for your children. All you need to do is fill out the form with your child's details to apply for their very own unique nine-digit number in Portugal. Note that if your child is under the age of 18, both parents will need to sign the power of attorney.

Yes, each family member will need to have their own NIF according to the Portuguese tax authority.

Portuguese nationals, a legal resident, permanent resident, or non-resident in Portugal, and a third country national who plans to engage in official or legal fiscal activities such as working in Portugal, opening a bank account, paying taxes, or buying property in Portugal can apply for a Portuguese taxpayer number. The NIF enables individuals to comply with tax obligations or be eligible to exercise their rights before the Portuguese tax administration. Non-residents or temporary residents might be automatically assigned a temporary number with their residence permit. However, a permanent NIF number may need to be requested separately at a later stage.  Please note, that according to the public services portal, the taxpayer's card for Portuguese nationals and Brazilian citizens covered under the ‘Porto Seguro’ Agreement has been replaced by the citizen card.

The application for the Portugal NIF is free of charge when applying by yourself as a natural person. However, there may be a few procedural fees required by Finanças (the Portuguese tax office), such as the €6.80 service charge for your Portuguese tax card to be sent to your Portuguese address. Additionally, if you want to apply for your NIF in Portugal with the assistance of a tax representative, there will be charges related to the service. 

If you are a natural person who plans to move to Portugal for work, to study at a Portuguese university, to gain residency by investment through the Portugal Golden Visa process, or are inheriting Portuguese assets, you can request the unique nine-digit number at any time. You can apply for a NIF number once you arrive in Portugal, or for a seamless application experience, you can apply for your NIF online with the help of a fiscal representative and receive your NIF number before you arrive in Portugal.  In the instance that you need to renew or replace your taxpayer’s card, you can apply for a second copy of the card through the Portuguese public services portal.

Portuguese citizens will need to provide a citizen ID card and a birth certificate for children under the age of 10 who do not have a citizen's card.  Non-resident citizens of a European Union country will need to provide a scanned and signed copy of an identification document or a passport.  For minors without an identification document, a birth certificate can be provided. You will also need to provide proof of address from your home country within the European Union, or a Portuguese address if you already live in Portugal. A third-country national will need to provide a scanned and signed copy of an identification document or passport, your residence permit, and proof of your non-Portuguese address. If you provide your passport as identification, you will need to include your entry visa for Portugal or the Schengen Area. For minors without an identification document, a birth certificate can be provided. You may also need to appoint a fiscal representative who is a Portuguese citizen. 

Portuguese citizens receive the NIF number to be used for annual tax return as a tax resident, and other legal fiscal activities when they apply for a citizen card. Other EU citizens and foreign nationals with residence permits can request a NIF number by submitting their required documents to GetNIF when they apply online and sign their power of attorney, through a face-to-face appointment at the local tax office, or at the e-counter of the tax office Finanças.

If you're an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you can schedule an appointment at your local tax office (you can find the nearest one using Google Maps), bring a national ID card and proof of address (bank statement, rental agreement, utility bill etc) and join the queue to apply. It's worth bringing a translator to make the process easier.

A NIF is a taxpayer identification number that you'll need if you want to carry out all kinds of transactions in Portugal, open a bank or even set up a mobile phone contract. A NISS (Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is a social security identification number that is broadly similar to a social security number in US. It tracks your social security contributions, which fund benefits like pensions and unemployment. Additionally, your social security number is necessary to access these benefits yourself. Finally, employers in Portugal typically require a NISS from their employees for tax and social security reasons.

The NIF: This is the core tax identification number, a unique nine-digit code assigned to individuals and businesses. It acts like your tax ID and appears on various official documents, including your citizen ID card and tax card. The Portuguese tax card: This is a physical card, similar to a credit card in size. It displays your NIF number, along with the issuance date and the issuing regional tax authority's name.