Foreigners in Portugal

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Services | Applying for a Taxpayer Identification Number for a natural person

The taxpayer identification number TIN is a form of personal identification that is essential for purchasing goods or services entering into contracts opening bank accounts etc. Portuguese nationals with a valid Citizen s Card already have a TIN allocated to them. If you are not in the aforementione ...

Services | Request portuguese nationality

Learn more about if you can obtain the Portuguese nationality and how to submit the request. If you obtain the Portuguese nationality you are now a Portuguese citizen and are bound to rights and duties connected to Portugal.

Services | Apply for a Social Security Identification Number (NISS)

The Social Security Identification Number NISS allows access to rights and obligations in Social Security. Persons with a citizen s card do not need to apply for an NISS because this number already appears on the citizen s card. Legal persons companies also don t need to ask for the NISS. When compa ...

Services | Request a permanent residence permit

Request a permanent residence permit

Services | Exchange a foreign driving licence for a Portuguese driving licence

Driving licenses from countries such as Angola Brazil Cape Verde Switzerland and the United Kingdom among other OECD and CPLP members allow you to drive in Portugal without having to exchange them for a Portuguese driver s license. If your driving licence is from an European Union country you can dr ...

Services | Request a short-term Schengen visa

The Schengen visa for short stay allows you to stay in Portugal for a maximum period of 90 days. It is usually requested for reasons of tourism business or family visits. The visa does not automatically guarantee entry into Portugal. At the border or any other control point additional documentation ...

Services | Request the SNS’s user number

Find out what you need to do to request the SNS National Health Service user number. Foreign citizens with legal residence in Portugal can request a user number. People with a Citizen Card do not need to request a user number as this number that identifies them in order to receive health care is ind ...

Services | Apply for a residence visa for family reunification

Apply for a residence visa for family reunification

Services | Get a driving license

To drive a vehicle on public roads you must be legally qualified i.e. you must have a driving licence. You can obtain a licence to drive a car from the age of 18. There are different categories of driving licence depending on the vehicle you wish to drive. As a rule anyone over the age of 18 who has ...

Services | Manifestação de interesse – apresentação

Information and form for the expression of interest.