Get your Portuguese tax number (NIF) and social security number (NISS) without the hassle. We coordinate with licensed gestores and accountants to handle your registration correctly.
Your Portuguese tax identification number. Required for virtually everything in Portugal.
Your Portuguese social security number. Required for healthcare and employment.
NIF is not officially required for the D8 visa application, but it's often useful for leases/banking and some consulates like to see it. Many applicants get their NIF 2-4 months before their visa appointment. NISS is obtained after arrival in Portugal.
Provide passport copy, proof of address, and contact details via our secure form.
Our vetted gestor or accountant submits your NIF application to Portuguese tax authority (AT).
NIF: Same day (in-person) or 1-3 weeks (online). NISS: Several days to weeks after arrival.
Add your NIF to D8 visa application. Use NISS for healthcare, employment, residency card.
Portuguese tax number registration
Both numbers coordinated together
Social security number (post-arrival)
How it works: We coordinate with licensed gestores and accountants who handle the actual registration with Portuguese authorities. Our service fee covers coordination, document preparation, and ensuring your applications are submitted correctly. Government processing is handled by Autoridade Tributária (AT) for NIF and Segurança Social for NISS.
In-person registration at AT: same day. Online registration: 1-3 weeks. Can be done remotely before arriving in Portugal.
NISS requires you to be physically present in Portugal (or provide Portuguese address). Processing typically takes several days to weeks depending on the method and location.
Get your NIF 2-4 months before your visa appointment (you'll need it for the D8 application). Schedule NISS registration for your first month in Portugal (you'll need it for healthcare and residency card).
Yes. Our gestores can obtain your NIF remotely using your passport and a Portuguese fiscal representative. You don't need to be physically present in Portugal. Most US citizens get their NIF 2-4 months before traveling to Portugal for their visa appointment.
A NIF is not on the official D8 visa checklists, so it's not strictly required for filing. However, having one can be helpful and you'll definitely need it for opening a bank account and other services in Portugal. We recommend obtaining it 2-4 months before your visa appointment if possible.
Technically possible but uncommon. NISS registration typically requires proof of Portuguese address or physical presence. Most applicants get NISS during their first 1-2 months in Portugal. NISS is not a D8 visa filing prerequisite - it's for social security and healthcare access after arrival.
NIF is your tax identification number (like a US SSN for tax purposes). NISS is your social security number for healthcare and employment. You need NIF for banking, leases, utilities, and taxes. You need NISS for public healthcare (SNS), employment in Portugal, and your residency card.
In theory yes, but it's complicated. For NIF, you'd need to either travel to Portugal or appoint a Portuguese fiscal representative (usually €50-150/year). For NISS, you'd need to visit a Segurança Social office in person with translated documents. Our service handles all coordination, saves you time, and ensures correct registration.
We coordinate with licensed gestores (for NIF) and accountants (for NISS) who are registered with Portuguese authorities. They submit your applications to Autoridade Tributária (AT) for NIF and Segurança Social for NISS. We handle the coordination and ensure everything is done correctly.
Your NIF number never expires, but you should update your fiscal address if you move. NISS also doesn't expire, but you need to keep your registration current if you're contributing to Portuguese social security as a self-employed person or employee.
We'll coordinate with licensed professionals to get your Portuguese tax and social security numbers quickly and correctly.
Same day to 3 weeks NIF processing • Licensed professionals • Response within 24 hours