NIF Application in Portugal

What a NIF is A NIF is an identification number used for tax and official matters in the country. You need it for many everyday things, such as opening a bank account, renting or buying a home, or setting up…

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About nif application in Portugal

What a NIF is

A NIF is an identification number used for tax and official matters in the country. You need it for many everyday things, such as opening a bank account, renting or buying a home, or setting up electricity and water. British and other non-EU citizens also need it before they can apply for a residence visa.

Having a NIF does not mean you live in the country officially. Being a resident (someone who legally lives in the country and pays tax there) is a separate thing. Every resident has a NIF, but not everyone with a NIF is a resident.

What the service covers

There are different kinds of NIF, and the right one depends on your situation. A local lawyer handles the whole process:

  • checking which documents and details you need
  • filling in the application for you
  • going with you, or for you, to the government office
  • arranging payment of the official fee
  • helping with related steps, such as a residence visa application

Where in Portugal

The cities where lawyers for nif application have their offices.

Talk to a lawyer about NIF Application

6 registered lawyers provide this service in Portugal. Describe your situation in a short chat — what happened, where, and how to reach you. Your enquiry is reviewed and passed to a lawyer who handles exactly this kind of case, with no obligation.

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What clients say about our service

  • He is excellent at what he does, and I really appreciated the opportunity to use remote services. He answered all my questions and helped solve my problem, and his English was perfect.
    — Patricija
    01 Apr 2022
  • My lawyer is a Godsend. He is trustworthy, diligent, knowledgeable, persistent and sincere, and punctual when it comes to replying to emails. I wholeheartedly recommend contacting him if you need legal representation in Portugal.
    — Gregory
    31 Jan 2022
  • The lawyer and her team responded to our inquiry straight away and stayed just as responsive for the entire service. Her team clearly grasped our needs and objectives, and thanks to their network of established local contacts they achieved our goals on time, with professionalism and competence. She always offered to be available, herself or through her team, for any questions or concerns we had, and she has kept in touch to support us throughout the visa process, in English that was flawless. She clearly exceeded our expectations. We are completely satisfied, and we will no doubt have further legal matters in the future and have no hesitation in asking her to help us with all sorts of Portuguese legal questions. All in all, a fantastic job, and a huge thanks to the team and the service.
    — Edwin
    04 Oct 2022

6 lawyers who provide nif application in Portugal

Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.

Tiago, lawyer in Viseu

Tiago

Lawyer · Viseu, Portugal

  • 475 cases handled · 11 in this service
  • 7+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese
  • Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
  • 5.0(42 reviews)
Contact Tiago
Teresa, lawyer in Faro

Teresa

Lawyer · Faro, Portugal

  • 946 cases handled · 9 in this service
  • 16+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese, French
  • Law, Coimbra University
  • 5.0(60 reviews)
Contact Teresa
Elsa, lawyer in Lisbon

Elsa

Lawyer · Lisbon, Portugal

  • 642 cases handled · 3 in this service
  • 29+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese
  • Law, Autonoma University Lisbon
  • 4.9(11 reviews)
Contact Elsa
Carolina, lawyer in Lisbon

Carolina

Lawyer · Lisbon, Portugal

  • 362 cases handled · 2 in this service
  • 4+ years in practice
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese
  • Law, University of Coimbra
  • 4.9(11 reviews)
Contact Carolina
Goncalo, lawyer in Lagos

Goncalo

Lawyer · Lagos, Portugal

  • 54 cases handled · 1 in this service
  • 7+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
  • Degree in Law, Universidade de Lisboa
Contact Goncalo
Jorge, lawyer in Porto

Jorge

Lawyer · Porto, Portugal

  • 113 cases handled
  • 9+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese
  • Law, Coimbra
  • 5.0(6 reviews)
Contact Jorge
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