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NIFBOLT

Your Portuguese NIF, handled remotely.

We help people and agencies get Portuguese NIF, NISS and SNS numbers through our partner lawyer in Portugal.

  • Partner lawyer in Portugal
  • Documents reviewed before filing
  • Quote before you pay
  • Agencies welcome

3 numbers, one route

  1. NIF

    Your tax number, needed for most things in Portugal.

    Can start remotely
  2. NISS

    Your Social Security number, for working in Portugal.

    After you arrive
  3. SNS

    Your user number for public health services.

    After you arrive

Can start remotelyAfter you arrive

Three numbers for life in Portugal

NIF

Portuguese tax number

Needed for most things in Portugal, from renting a home and opening a bank account to visa applications such as D7 and D8.

Documents

  • Passport photo or data page
  • Passport signature page, if the signature is not on the data page
  • Proof of your current residential address: a utility bill, bank statement or tenancy contract, issued within the last 3 months, in your name
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NISS

Social Security number

Needed to work in Portugal or be self-employed, and commonly asked for during residence processes.

Documents

  • Passport data page
  • NIF
  • Visa or residence permit, if you have one
  • Portuguese address, if available
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SNS

National Health Service user number

Gives you access to Portugal's public health services: health centres, a family doctor and hospitals.

Documents

  • Passport
  • Visa or residence permit
  • NIF
  • NISS, if issued
  • Proof of your Portuguese address
  • Portuguese phone number
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Packages

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How it works

  1. Request a quote

    Tell us which numbers you need. Every case is quoted individually.
  2. Send documents

    We tell you which documents your service needs.
  3. We file through our partner lawyer

    We handle the request, subject to the authority's processing.
  4. Receive your numbers

    You receive your numbers once they are issued.

The order we recommend

  1. NIF

    Remotely, before your visa application or move.

  2. Arrive in Portugal

    Secure a residential address.

  3. NISS

    Your Social Security number.

  4. SNS user number

    At your local health centre.

Ordering for your clients?

Visa and relocation agencies can apply for a partner account and receive a quote per batch.

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  • Bulk ordering
  • One invoice per batch
  • Document checks
  • Status tracking

Common questions

Do I need to be in Portugal to get a NIF?

No. If you live outside the EU/EEA and are not resident in Portugal, you must appoint a fiscal representative resident in Portugal to obtain a NIF. Our partner lawyer acts as that representative, so you can start from where you live now.

Can I get NISS and SNS before I move?

NISS requests generally need a Portuguese address. SNS access is based on legal residence, and the number is issued by the local health centre for your registered address, so a real residential address is required. Hotels and temporary addresses are usually not accepted. That is why we suggest the NIF first, then NISS and SNS once you have arrived and secured an address.

How much does it cost?

Every case is quoted individually. Request a quote and we reply by email.

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Tell us what you need

Every case is quoted individually, and we reply by email.

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