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Table of contents

What is a NIF number in Portugal and why is it needed?
Why do you need a Portuguese NIF?
Who should apply for a NIF in Portugal?
Will getting a NIF make me a tax resident in Portugal?
What documents are required for a NIF application?
How do you get a Portuguese NIF?
Do I need a fiscal representative for a NIF?
What does a Portuguese NIF look like?
How long does it take to get a NIF?
What is the Finanças password and how do I get it?
How can AnchorLess help you get your NIF in Portugal?
What data will the Portuguese government keep about me?
How can I use my Portuguese NIF?
What happens if I don't have a Portuguese NIF?
What does a Portuguese NIF look like and where do I find the number?
What should I do after I receive my NIF?
Common questions about the NIF in Portugal

NIF Portugal

Portuguese Tax ID

10/01/2024

Hur du får ditt NIF Portugal: En guide för expater

If you are planning a move to Portugal, your NIF is the first thing to sort out. The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal), also called the número de contribuinte, is the Portuguese tax identification number, and you need a NIF in Portugal before you can rent, open a bank account, sign a work contract, set up utilities, or apply for most visas. You can apply for a NIF at a Finanças tax office in Portugal for free, or request your NIF online from abroad through a fiscal representative or a service that submits the NIF application for you.

Anyone can get a NIF number in Portugal, resident or not, regardless of citizenship. Your NIF is a nine-digit taxpayer identification number, it is issued once, and it stays with you for life. You do not need to be living in Portugal to request your NIF, which is exactly why most people apply for a NIF before they arrive.

This guide explains what a NIF is and why it is needed, who has to apply, the documents required, how to get a NIF (in person for free or online from abroad), whether you need a fiscal representative, how long it takes to receive your NIF, what the Finanças password is, and what to do once your NIF arrives. Everything below is written for a foreigner preparing the move, not for someone who already has a Portuguese Citizen Card.

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What is a NIF number in Portugal and why is it needed?

The NIF is the tax identification number used for almost every administrative and financial action in Portugal.

Número de Identificação Fiscal, Número de Contribuinte, or simply Contribuinte all refer to the same nine-digit number. It is issued by the Portuguese tax authority, known as Finanças, as a taxpayer identification, and it lets anyone hold assets, sign contracts, and pay tax in Portugal.

A NIF is not a residence permit and grants no residency rights on its own. It is purely a tax ID, though it is essential for a Portuguese life. Each person and each company is assigned one, and the number does not change or expire. Because so many everyday services ask for it, the NIF is the single most requested identifier in the country, which is why it is the natural first step of a relocation.

Why do you need a Portuguese NIF?

You need a NIF because almost nothing administrative or financial in Portugal happens without one. If you want to live in Portugal or hold financial assets there, it is a precondition rather than an optional extra.

The NIF is required to sign a rental contract, buy property, open a bank account, get paid, set up phone, water, electricity or internet, and carry out most financial transactions. It is also the first documented step toward Portuguese residency for both EU and non-EU nationals, since the residency and visa processes assume you already have one.

Even as a resident, quoting your NIF at the till is useful beyond the big transactions. It is not mandatory for a purchase, but giving your NIF links the invoice to you, which makes returns and warranties easier and can increase your tax deduction at the end of the year.

Who should apply for a NIF in Portugal?

Anyone who lives in Portugal, or who deals with Portugal financially from abroad, will need a NIF. In practice that covers almost every relocating person and many non-residents. The main groups are:

Portuguese citizens, who normally receive a NIF with their Citizen Card unless they request it from outside Portugal.
Permanent foreign residents holding a residence authorisation, a CRUE, or a D-type visa.
Temporary residents, including workers, students and family members on E-type visas.
Short-term visitors who want to rent, buy, or open an account.
Non-residents holding assets or carrying out financial activity in Portugal from abroad.
Companies.

If none of those describe your situation yet but you are preparing a move, you still fall into the group that should apply early, because the NIF sits underneath every later step.

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Can non-residents apply for a NIF?

Yes. Any natural person can apply for a NIF as a non-resident, whether you are an EU or EEA citizen or a foreign national from outside the EU, and whether or not you are living in Portugal. The Portuguese tax authority issues the tax identification number to residents and non-residents alike, so residing abroad is not a barrier.

Non-residents apply for exactly the reasons above: to open a bank account, buy or rent property, invest, or start a visa process before residing in Portugal. What differs for a non-resident is the route, not the right to apply.

Because you are not living in Portugal, the request is made remotely and, for the moment, is submitted on your behalf by someone with access to the Portuguese tax system.

Holding a NIF as a non-resident does not, on its own, create tax obligations in Portugal. It simply gives you the identifier you need to act. Your actual tax obligations depend on what you do next, which is covered below.

Will getting a NIF make me a tax resident in Portugal?

No. Holding a NIF does not, by itself, make you a tax resident in Portugal.

The NIF is a tax identifier, and it is available to non-residents precisely so they can deal with Portugal without living there.

Becoming a tax resident is a separate step. It happens when you register a Portuguese address on your NIF and meet the residency conditions, which requires proof of a Portuguese address. Until you do that, you can hold a NIF as a non-resident with no change to your tax status. This distinction matters, because switching your NIF to a Portuguese address later is what signals to Finanças that you have become a tax resident and should be declaring tax in Portugal.

What are the tax obligations with a NIF?

A NIF on its own is just an identifier for tax purposes; it does not automatically create tax obligations. What you owe depends on your status and your activity, not on holding the number.

If you become a tax resident in Portugal, you generally declare your worldwide income to the Portuguese tax authorities and file an annual IRS return. If you remain a non-resident but hold property in Portugal, earn income there, or run a business, you have limited tax obligations tied only to that Portuguese activity. Buying property, renting it out, or receiving Portuguese income are the common triggers.

While you are a non-resident with Portuguese tax obligations, those obligations are managed either through fiscal representation (a fiscal representative who receives your correspondence from Finanças) or by opting into the electronic notifications system, explained below. The point to hold onto is simple: the NIF enables activity, and it is the activity, plus your residency status, that determines the tax you actually owe.

As a resident, having a NIF and providing it in many purchasing situations can be extremely helpful. Though not mandatory, providing a NIF when making a purchase allows you to easily retrieve an invoice if needed, like when changing an item or using a warranty. It may also decrease or assure a tax return at the end of the fiscal year.

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And those are the main reasons why you'll see some Portuguese citizens handing clerks this card.

What documents are required for a NIF application?

The documents depend on your nationality, and the split that changes the answer is EU/EEA/Swiss versus everyone else.

For an EU, EEA or Swiss national, you generally need a valid identification document (passport or national ID card) and a proof of address from your country of residence.
For a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you need a valid passport and a proof of address, and because you are outside the EU you will also need a fiscal representative to request the NIF remotely (more on that below).

In both cases the proof of address should show your full name as it appears on your ID and be recent.

A recent utility bill or a bank statement in your name usually works. If you request the NIF through a representative or a service, you will also sign a power of attorney authorising them to submit the application on your behalf, and to act as your tax representation. You will need the NIF even for simple things, such as a mobile phone line.

For minor children, a birth certificate on its own is not enough. They will also need to present a passport.

One note to avoid confusion: you do not need a Portuguese residence permit or Citizen Card to apply. Those come later in the relocation and, when you have them, you usually already hold a NIF. The address you provide becomes your NIF address on file, which is what you later change when you move to Portugal.

How do you get a Portuguese NIF?

You can get a NIF in one of two ways:

in person at a Finanças office in Portugal,
or remotely through a fiscal representative or a service that handles the request for you (like us!). Which one fits depends on whether you are already in Portugal and on your nationality.

The in-person route is free. The remote route has a cost but lets you apply for your NIF online from abroad, before you arrive, which is why most people relocating from outside the EU choose it.

Neither route is "better" in the abstract; the right one depends on whether you value saving money or saving the trip and the queue.

What is a Tax Representative for a NIF?

When you are not a legal resident in Portugal, the country needs a point of contact with you in the country to manage your tax responsibilities.

A tax representative is your point of contact with Portugal's fiscal authorities. It's through his contact information, mainly his address, that authorities will be in touch with you.

Why do you need a fiscal representative?

If you’re a non-resident in Portugal with a NIF number, appointing a fiscal representative is legally mandatory to obtain a NIF (tax identification number).

For EU citizens, while it’s not legally required, the current system only allows remote NIF requests to be submitted by a fiscal representative. This means that even as an EU citizen, using a fiscal representative is the way to secure your NIF from abroad.

What are the responsibilities of a fiscal representative?

Your fiscal representative plays a crucial role in ensuring you stay compliant with Portuguese tax laws. Their responsibilities include:

Receiving and managing tax correspondence on your behalf, ensuring you meet all legal deadlines;
Helping you in handling tax payments, including fees and any fines, if applicable;
When necessary, submit claims, appeals, and disputes pertaining to your taxes.
Keeping you fully informed and assisting with all tax-related matters.

When can I dismiss my tax representative in Portugal?

When you legally move to Portugal, you must establish a Portuguese address and, in the case of a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, apply for a residence permit, after arriving with a visa.

If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you can do it at any given time.

How can I dismiss my tax representative in Portugal?

When you request the change of address for a Portuguese one (EU one, if you are an EU national) at e-balcão, on the 'Finanças' portal, or at your local 'Finanças' office, you can also request the removal of your tax representative in the same requisition.

Can I get the Portuguese NIF for free at Financas?

At the tax office in Portugal, you can obtain your NIF Portugal for free.

Your citizenship will determine the process.

Portugal refers to its tax offices as 'Finanças' and offers both in-person and online services.

Can I get a NIF for free at Finanças?

Yes. If you are in Portugal, you can get your NIF for free at a Finanças office. The tax office issues the number at no charge, and your citizenship determines the exact process.

There are two practical catches. First, Finanças offices, like most Portuguese public services, can involve long waits, and many now require you to book an appointment through the SIGA platform rather than walking in.

For a while, several offices stopped accepting walk-ins for foreigner NIF requests altogether. Second, this route assumes you are physically in Portugal, which does not help if you are still preparing the move from abroad.

You definitely don't want to be here; trust me, I know.

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When I arrived in Lisbon, a hired lawyer was taking too long to return a NIF, so as a French national I went straight to my local Finanças. After a couple of hours waiting, the clerk told me I couldn't complete it that day. That start is exactly why we built AnchorLess.

Can I get the Portuguese NIF online for free?

If you are outside Portugal and wish to request your NIF, you can do it online, but you'll need a tax representative, who must be a trusted Portuguese legal tax resident, with credentials to access 'Finanças' Portal. His credentials should be a 'Finanças' Password.

If you choose this option, you must sign a Power of Attorney authorising your trusted Portuguese legal tax resident to request the NIF on your behalf. This document must be notarized. So, before proceeding, you must consider this fee in your home country, and if it's not in Portuguese, you must also consider the translation and apostille fee.

Getting your NIF with AnchorLess

AnchorLess offers a simple, fast, reliable, and safe way to request your NIF in Portugal.

Our automated method simplifies your application into 3 simple steps, while also protecting your data.

AnchorLess does your NIF

Starting at 99€, you only need to provide an ID, proof of address, and sign a 'Power of Attorney' specifically for your NIF issuance.

You can do it from anywhere, with any device, and in a few days, you'll receive your NIF in your email automatically.

Simple, fast, and completely stress-free. AnchorLess also provides a tax representative that will serve as your fiscal point of contact in Portugal while you don't make your move.

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Do I need a fiscal representative for a NIF?

This is the part where a lot of older guidance is now out of date, so it is worth being precise.

In practice, requesting the NIF remotely still needs someone with Finanças access to submit it for you.

The online request cannot be filed by a non-resident acting alone, so a representative or proxy with a power of attorney typically makes the request, and for non-EU nationals this is the standard route. For EU citizens it is not legally required, but the current remote-request system is still generally operated through a representative, so as an EU citizen, to request it from your home country, you'll need a tax representative.

What does a fiscal representative actually do?

A fiscal representative is your point of contact with Finanças while you are not resident in Portugal.

Their address is where the tax authority sends your correspondence (like the password), and their responsibilities include receiving and managing your tax mail so you meet deadlines, helping with any payments or fines, submitting claims or appeals when needed, and keeping you informed on tax matters.

When and how can I remove my fiscal representative?

You can remove your fiscal representative once you no longer need one, like becoming resident in Portugal.

A non-EU national typically does this after moving to Portugal, establishing a Portuguese address, and obtaining a residence permit. An EU, EEA or Swiss citizen can do it at any time.

To remove the representative, you request the change of address to a Portuguese one (or an EU one, if you are an EU national) through e-balcão on the Portal das Finanças or at your local Finanças office, and you can ask for the representative to be removed in the same request.

Be vigilant when looking for a NIF provider online. There are several scams available that will sell fake NIFs for a lower price or request higher amounts to finish the transaction. Make sure your choice is reliable and approved by other users.

What does a Portuguese NIF look like?

Believe it or not, your NIF will be a simple, plain, white piece of paper. No matter how you decide to request your NIF, it will always be the same. There is no official seal, stamp or print.

Usually, you won't need this paper document, except when opening a bank account. Everywhere else, you'll just need to dictate or type your NIF.

Where can I find my Portuguese NIF?

You'll find it at the top left of your NIF document.

It will be in the first "box," right before your name. In the image below, you can see everything:

What about that NIF card in the beginning?

It is also a plain white piece of paper with the image of a card. You would need to cut it and improvise a protection for it to use on a day-to-day basis.

It's not mandatory, and it's a tool for those who don't easily remember their NIF.

Where can I get one?

Unfortunately, it is not available anymore.

Years ago, this option was available, but it is no longer valid.

Is there any alternative?

Yes, there is!

After you receive your NIF and password, you can download the app 'E-Fatura'. On the home page, you'll see a QR code with your NIF. And you can easily use it at any shopping counter.

Can I put my NIF Portugal at my Apple or Google wallet?

With AnchorLess, you can.

As you apply for a NIF with AnchorLess, our NIf Portugal service offers a digital NIF option that can be used in Apple or Google wallet and dismisses the use of the e-Fatura app.

How long does it take to get a NIF?

How long it takes to get a NIF depends on the route, but in both cases the actual processing is quick; the waiting is mostly about access.

In person at Finanças, once you are seen you typically receive your NIF the same day, on the spot. The slow part is getting there and getting an appointment, since the SIGA booking or the queue can add days or weeks to the front of the process.

Requesting your NIF online is usually a matter of a few business days. A good remote service, like AnchorLess, can be fast, sometimes returning your NIF within 24 hours of receiving a complete set of documents, though timelines typically depend on your paperwork being correct the first time.

With AnchorLess, the NIF application is processed remotely and the number is delivered by email, generally within a short window once your documents are in. Either way, the sooner you file, the sooner the rest of your relocation can move.

What is the Finanças password and how do I get it?

The Finanças password is the login for the Portal das Finanças, the government tax portal where you manage your tax obligations. You use it to register as a tax resident when the time comes, submit your IRS information, and classify invoices for deductions.

Getting the password is one of the main reasons a trusted representative or a service matters. The first time you try to log in with your NIF, you request the password, and it is sent by official government letter to the address on file, which for a non-resident is the fiscal representative's address.

Because of postal delays, the letter can take around two weeks or more to arrive, and longer if your NIF address is outside Portugal (and it's due to this, we highly recommend EU national to apply for a NIF via a fiscal representative).

This is exactly why the address must belong to someone you trust.

Whoever receives that letter controls access to your NIF. When AnchorLess requests your NIF, it requests the password at the same time and forwards it to you, so it reaches your inbox instead of sitting at risk in the mail.

How long does it take for my 'Finanças' Password to arrive?

Due to delays in the mail network, it may take 2 (or a bit more) weeks for your password letter to arrive.

If you are an EU citizen and your NIF address is outside Portugal, it will take longer.

What should I do after receiving my NIF and 'Finanças' password?

Basically become a Portuguese tax resident: change your NIF password and fiscal address.

However, be aware that switching your NIF address to a Portuguese address will inform authorities that you are a tax resident in Portugal, thereby requiring you to pay taxes there as well.

To do the first is simple, but for the latter, you must be living in Portugal with a lease, a residence permit, a visa or a CRUE in place.

Exemple of the letter that you will received with your Financas password

How can AnchorLess help you get your NIF in Portugal?

If you would rather not find a trusted representative, arrange a notarised power of attorney, and deal with Finanças yourself (or maybe hire a pricey lawyer), this is the part a service handles for you.

AnchorLess requests your Portuguese NIF remotely, from anywhere, so you do not need to be in Portugal.

You provide a valid ID, a proof of address, and a signed power of attorney specifically for the NIF, and the request is submitted to Finanças on your behalf.

The number is returned by email, together with your Finanças access password, which is the part many DIY applicants struggle with.

AnchorLess also acts as your fiscal representative in Portugal while you have not yet moved, so you have a compliant point of contact from day one.

You can, of course, do all of this yourself at a Finanças office for free if you are already in Portugal, or privately through your own representative.

The trade-off is the trip, the queue or SIGA appointment, the notary, and doing it in Portuguese.

Service pricing and delivery times change, so confirm the turnaround before you start.

Why is AnchorLess your trusted partner for your Portuguese NIF?

When you request your NIF online here at AnchorLess, we automatically ask for your password, without extra fees or data leakage risk.

We'll send it to you automatically, once again protecting your data.

For this reason, we advise EU nationals to opt for a fiscal representative when purchasing their NIF from us, even though it's not technically required. This way, your password will arrive safely in your inbox instead of being at risk of loss in the mail system.

The NIF application process is simple with a short duration and your Portuguese NIF number will be issued in just a few days.

What should I do in 'Finanças' portal?

You can manage your personal details, your income and invoices to ensure that you'll have a larger tax deduction or return.

The Portuguese tax system offers a category-based invoice classification, where you can separate receipts according to their service and increase your final deduction or return.

You can use the 'Finanças' portal or the 'E-fatura' app to do it.

Also, btw, a fiscal representative DOES NOT handle your tax obligation.

What data will the Portuguese government keep about me?

The Portuguese Tax Authority uses the NIF (Tax Identification Number) as an essential tool to calculate and manage your fiscal obligations and economic activities in Portugal. Numerous activities necessitate it, especially those related to income receipt, tax payment, and even daily purchases.

Those are the data that the Portuguese government will keep: any financial activity, purchase, or contract you may include or register your NIF, all the economic activities.

For instance, if you request your supermarket invoice along with your NIF, they will have this information available.

How can I use my Portuguese NIF?

You’ll need a NIF (Tax Identification Number) for a wide range of essential and non-essential transactions and activities in Portugal, including:

Buying, selling or renting property
Inheriting Portuguese assets through a last will and testament
Opening a bank account
Applying for credit, such as a mortgage or signing a mobile phone contract
Receiving income for work or business activities
Enrolling at a Portuguese university
Setting up utilities or telecommunications
Buying a car or applying for a Portuguese driving license
Getting insurance
Registering for a gym

You can also include your NIF in the following purchases:

Restaurants;
Supermarkets;
Drugstores;
Bookstores;
Retail;
Public transport;
Healthcare appointments;
General repair (vehicles or home)

Each one has a different bracket that could result in discounts and benefits when filling out your IRS in Portugal.

What happens if I don't have a Portuguese NIF?

Living in Portugal without a NIF doesn't incur criminal penalties. Without a NIF, you won't be able to accomplish any of the aforementioned tasks, which will significantly hinder your daily business operations.

What does a Portuguese NIF look like and where do I find the number?

Your NIF is a plain white sheet of paper, with no seal or stamp, and the nine-digit number sits at the top left of the document, in the first box, before your name. However you request it, the document looks the same.

You rarely need the physical paper. Opening a bank account is the main moment it comes up; everywhere else you simply say or type the number. Years ago there was a printable NIF "card," but that is no longer issued. The current alternative is the E-Fatura app: once you have your NIF and password, the app home screen shows a QR code with your NIF that you can scan at a checkout.

What should I do after I receive my NIF?

Getting the number is the start, not the end. Once your NIF and Finanças password arrive, two things are worth doing.

First, keep the number and password safe; together they control your tax profile.

Second, when you actually move, you become a Portuguese tax resident by changing your NIF password and updating your fiscal address to a Portuguese one.

From the portal or the E-Fatura app, you can then manage your details and classify your invoices by category, which is how you build up deductions and refunds across the year.

Common questions about the NIF in Portugal

Can children have a NIF?

Yes. Minors can (and should) hold a NIF, requested by a parent or legal representative, and it is often needed for school enrolment, health services, and family paperwork. A child's request needs a passport, not just a birth certificate.

Is the NIF the same as the fiscal number?

Yes. NIF, número de contribuinte, and "fiscal number" all refer to the same nine-digit tax identification number.

How do I check if my NIF is valid?

The reliable way is to log in to the Portal das Finanças with your NIF and password; a successful login means the number is active.

Third-party lookups such as nif.pt exist but are not official government tools.

Can I cancel my NIF if I leave Portugal?

No. The NIF is irrevocable once issued. But if you stop declaring income, hold no property or obligations in Portugal, and carry no tax debt, you generally have nothing further to declare or pay.

What if I lose my NIF?

Recovering a lost or forgotten NIF is more complex.

The usual path is to work through a lawyer or NIF service, with the original document you used to request it, so they can retrieve the number directly with Finanças.

Did the NIF change in 2026?

No. The NIF number itself did not change in 2026.

Portugal introduced various immigration and nationality changes, but the NIF was essentially unaffected.

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Final thoughts

For anyone relocating to Portugal, the NIF is the foundation the rest of the move sits on. It is a nine-digit tax number, free at a Finanças office if you are in the country, and available to non-residents from abroad through a representative or a service. It does not make you a tax resident on its own, and it stays with you for life once issued.

The decision that shapes your experience is the route. If you are already in Portugal, booking a SIGA appointment and going to Finanças costs nothing but your time. If you are still abroad, the realistic path is a fiscal representative or a service that submits the request and returns the number and Finanças password by email, and you can move to electronic notifications and drop the representative once you are settled and resident.

Sorting the NIF out early, before the bank account, the lease, and the visa steps that all depend on it, means one less thing to chase when you arrive. That is the point of handling it first: so you can focus on the rest of your move to Portugal instead of on paperwork.

Can children have a NIF Portugal as well?

How to change the NIF address Portugal?

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