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Getting Your NIF Number in Portugal: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to obtaining your Portuguese tax number (NIF), required for all residents and essential for visa applications.

Guilherme Lima

Guilherme Lima

Founder & CEO

May 22, 2025
6 min read
Getting Your NIF Number in Portugal: Complete Guide

What is a NIF Number?

The Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF) is Portugal's tax identification number, required for almost everything from opening bank accounts to renting apartments.

Who Needs a NIF?

  • Anyone applying for Portuguese visas
  • Property buyers or renters
  • Bank account holders
  • Tax residents

How to Get Your NIF

Option 1: In Person at Finanças

Visit a local tax office (Finanças) with required documents.

Option 2: Through a Representative

Authorize someone in Portugal to apply on your behalf.

Option 3: Professional Services

Use GetFastVisa's NIF service for hassle-free processing.

Required Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Proof of address (can be temporary)
  • Tax representative details (if not resident)
Guilherme Lima

Guilherme Lima

Founder & CEO

Guilherme is the founder and CEO of GetFastVisa, with extensive experience helping thousands of clients navigate the Portuguese visa application process. Through his company, he has streamlined visa services and appointment booking, making Portugal relocation more accessible for digital nomads and entrepreneurs worldwide.

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