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Guide to living in Portugal

Discover all the procedures and documents you need to obtain to set up in the country.

NIF

The Tax Identification Number is required for any economic activity in Portugal.

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NISS

The Social Security Identification Number is essential to work in the country.

See guide

Bank account

Discover the requirements and banks to open an account in Portugal

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Open Activity

Works independently by issuing green receipts

See guide

Number of Utente

Necessary for access to public health care in Portugal

See guide

Driver's License

Step by step to exchange your foreign driver’s license for a Portuguese driver’s license

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Documents accepted as proof of residence

  • The proof of address must be from the place where you reside, outside Portugal.
  • It must have your name and address.
  • It must be in one of the following languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Italian. Otherwise, a translation must be attached.
  • The following are accepted as proof of address: ID card, driver's license, utility bill, telephone bill, health insurance bill, bank statement, statement from government authority.
  • This voucher is for information purposes only and no documents will be sent to that address.