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Get your Social Security Identification Number with us

The NISS is the Portuguese Social Security Identification Number that is issued to all persons intending to work in Portugal so that they can make the corresponding contributions and/or receive state benefits.

The importance of having an NISS

Access to Social Security

The NISS is indispensable to have access to the Portuguese Social Security system.
It guarantees support such as pensions and subsidies for sickness, unemployment, etc.

Mandatory to work

In order to be able to work in Portugal, either on a subordinate or independent basis, you must have your NISS.

Access to Public Services

In order to access various public services such as health care, a NISS is required.

From Hola Portugal we can help you to obtain your NISS in simple steps...

Requirements

How is the process

This service is suspended until 15/09

Request your NISS through this form

Your data

Your parents

Your documents

Maximum weight: 30 mb

  1. Passport
  2. Proof of employment status:
    • employment contract
    • o copy of start of activities or last green receipt
  3. Proof of Residency Order
    • proof of request for residence authorization
    • or proof of residency visa for CPLP nationals
If you have any question please contact us at info@holaportugal.pt

This service is suspended until 15/09

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Documents accepted as proof of residence