NIF stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal, and is the Portuguese taxpayer ID, and is needed for every procedure you need to do in Portugal, from opening a bank account to signing up for insurance policies, or renting an apartment.

How long will it take to get my NIF ?

Usually, it takes around 7 days between ordering and receiving it but you need to take into account that it can take longer if the Portuguese Tax Office is experiencing delays.

Does the NIF have an expiry date ?

Your NIF doesn’t have an expiry date, it is issued to you for life

What if I lose my official document containing the NIF ?

In case you lose your official document, you will need to start a process to signal your loss, and then ask for a renewal of the document to the Portuguese Tax Office.

How does fiscal representation work ?

Anchorless links you to a Portuguese fiscal representative, who will forward to you any messages you could get from the Tax Office (to a rate of 150 euros a year), until you choose a new representative yourself.

Can I change my fiscal representative ?

Yes, after you get in Portugal, you will be able to change your fiscal representative, as soon as you declare your own Portuguese address, with a proof of address associated with your NIF.

What if my NIF request is for a minor/child ?

It is possible to ask for a NIF for a minor, but you will need some more documents to complete your application. You will need the following : Birth certificate Copy of passport of the first parent Copy of passport of the second parent If there’s only one parent, we will need proof of a single custodial parent instead of the second passport (proof of custody, death certificate…).

Can I get a NIF from outside of Europe ?

Yes, you can register on our website to get a NIF from anywhere in the world, and will absolutely need a fiscal representative (anchorless will act as such).

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How to request a NIF in Portugal

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Complete the form

Fill the form with your information to start your request.

Pay the processing fees

Complete your order and pay the fee.

Verify your identity

We ask your identity document and proof of address.

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Get your NIF by email in around 7 days.

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Moving to Portugal ? You will need a Portuguese tax ID and tax representation, which is called a Número de Identificação Fiscal (shortened as NIF).

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Frequently asked questions

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NIF stands for Número de Identificação Fiscal, and is the Portuguese taxpayer ID, and is needed for every procedure you need to do in Portugal, from opening a bank account to signing up for insurance policies, or renting an apartment.
It takes around 7 days between ordering and receiving it. It takes longer only if the Portuguese Tax Office is experiencing delays.
Your NIF doesn’t have an expiry date, it is issued to you for life
Anchorless links you to a Portuguese fiscal representative, who will forward to you any messages you could get from the Tax Office (to a rate of 150 euros a year), until you choose a new representative yourself.
Yes, after you get in Portugal, you will be able to change your fiscal representative, as soon as you declare your own Portuguese address, with a proof of address associated with your NIF.
It is possible to ask for a NIF for a minor, but you will need some more documents to complete your application. You will need the following :
- Birth certificate
- Copy of passport of the first parent
- Copy of passport of the second parent
If there’s only one parent, we will need proof of a single custodial parent instead of the second passport (proof of custody, death certificate…).
Yes, you can register on our website to get a NIF from anywhere in the world.
Ask us anything in the chat, in the lower right corner of your screen.