No trip to Portugal
Complete the process from your country of residence without attending a Portuguese Tax Office.
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Get your Portuguese NIF remotely
Portugal Wizard handles your NIF application remotely, so you do not need to travel to Portugal simply to attend a Tax Office appointment.
Our team reviews your details and documents and manages the application through issuance.
Remote assisted service
What the service gives you
- Application handled by Portugal Wizard.
- Details and documents reviewed before the application.
- No trip to Portugal to attend a Tax Office.
- Your issued NIF number and certificate.
- No annual Portugal Wizard renewal fee for fiscal representation.
Why it matters
Why do you need a NIF in Portugal?
A NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is the Portuguese tax identification number. It is needed for many of the first practical steps of life in Portugal.
- Opening a bank account
- Renting or buying property
- Signing utilities contracts (electricity, internet)
- Starting a business or freelance work
What the service includes
Handled for you, from request to issuance.
Reviewed documents
We review the details and documents before moving forward with the application.
Handled to issuance
Portugal Wizard manages the application through issuance and contacts you if anything needs attention.
How it works
Four steps to your NIF.
1
Request the service
Start your NIF request with Portugal Wizard.
2
Provide your details and documents
Share your personal details and the documents listed below.
3
Portugal Wizard reviews your request
We check the request and contact you if anything needs attention.
4
Receive your NIF
You receive your issued NIF number and certificate.
What you need
Documents
Your documents
- Valid passport: the identification page, with all four corners visible against a white background.
- Proof of your current residential address, showing your full name and address — for example, a recent utility bill or a valid driver’s licence.
Important note for non-EU citizens. If you are a non-EU citizen you will need a tax representative when obtaining a NIF remotely. The tax representative requests your NIF registration with the Portuguese Tax Office and is responsible for receiving your tax office notifications until you become a legal resident.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know before you start.
Do I need to travel to Portugal?
No. You can complete the process from your country of residence, without attending a Portuguese Tax Office.
What do I need to provide?
Your personal details (full legal name, date of birth, nationality, country of residence and full residential address) and two documents: the identification page of a valid passport and a recent proof of your current residential address showing your full name.
Who handles the application?
Portugal Wizard reviews your details and documents, handles the application and manages it through issuance. If anything needs attention, we contact you.
Do I need a tax representative?
If you are a non-EU citizen, yes: a tax representative is needed when obtaining a NIF remotely. The tax representative requests your NIF registration with the Portuguese Tax Office and is responsible for receiving your tax office notifications until you become a legal resident. There is no annual Portugal Wizard renewal fee for fiscal representation.
Why do I need a NIF?
A NIF is needed for:
- Opening a bank account
- Renting or buying property
- Signing utilities contracts (electricity, internet)
- Starting a business or freelance work
Ready when you are
Ready to start your NIF request?
Have a question first? We’ll help you decide.