Portugal Residency Certificate.

Benefits of having a NISS in Portugal.

Access to Social Security

The NISS allows expats and residents to access Portugal's social security system, including healthcare, unemployment benefits, and pensions.

Legal Employment

It is mandatory for those seeking legal employment, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labor laws.

Tax Benefits

Having a NISS is essential for proper tax registration and to benefit from various social security tax incentives.

Social Integration

It facilitates smoother integration into the Portuguese social and economic systems.

Apply for Portugal Social Security Number.

Ready to enjoy the golden Portuguese sunsets?

The NISS (Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is the official Portuguese Social Security Number. It is required for all individuals who plan to work, reside, or run a business in Portugal.

Our legal team assists expats, employees, and self-employed professionals to apply for NISS online in Portugal without unnecessary delays or language barriers. We handle the process directly with the Portuguese Social Security authorities, ensuring your registration is secure, fast, and fully compliant.

By obtaining your Portugal Social Security Identification Number (NISS), you are officially registered in the Portuguese social security system and can benefit from the country’s welfare programs and legal protections.

You just need only 4 documents to get started

Passport scan

Only allowed format is scanned copies, photos are not accepted.

Portuguese NIF

NIF is a Portuguese tax identification number that is emitted by the Tax Department. It’s required for most of financial activities in Portugal. If you don’t have it yet, you can get it online in 3 days with our services.

Proof of residence in Portugal

For NON-EU: Portuguese residence permit (both sides) or receipt of residence application (Recibo de comporativo de pedido de Concessão de autorização de residência) For EU – CRUE (Certificado do Registo de Cidadão da UE)