NISS Number
Your NISS (Número de Identificação Social) is required for employment and access to social benefits in Portugal. We handle the entire process remotely — no trip to Portugal required.
Method
100% Remote
Timeline
2–3 weeks
NIF required first
Yes — NIF needed
Service fee
€140
Pricing
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No hidden fees. No surprises. Every package includes your NIF and bank account setup.
NISS Number
€140
Portuguese Social Security Number — required for work and benefits
- Apply for NISS
- Certify documents via video call
- Power of Attorney (limited timeframe)
- Process takes 2-3 weeks
- (estimated time based on provided documents and not guaranteed)
NIF Number
€95
Portuguese Tax ID — required for everything
- Apply for NIF
- Certify documents via video call
- Process takes within 7 business days
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FAQ
Questions about our NISS Number
NISS (Número de Identificação da Segurança Social) is your Portuguese Social Security identification number. You need a NISS to work legally in Portugal — as an employee or self-employed — to make social security contributions, and to access benefits such as healthcare registration, parental leave, and pensions.
You apply to Segurança Social (Portuguese Social Security) with your passport, NIF, and proof of address or employment. Our lawyers prepare and submit the complete application for €140 and track it to issuance — typically 2–3 weeks — so you avoid appointment hunting and rejected paperwork.
The NIF is your tax number, issued by the tax authority and needed for banking, contracts, and taxes. The NISS is your social security number, issued by Segurança Social and needed for employment, contributions, and benefits. Most residents need both — and the NIF must always be obtained first.
Yes. Every employee and self-employed worker in Portugal must have a NISS so that social security contributions can be registered. Employers will ask for your NISS before your first pay run, and freelancers need it to open activity (atividade) with the tax office and pay contributions.
No — they're separate. The NISS is your Social Security number; the SNS number (Número de Utente) is for the national health service, obtained when you register at your local health centre (Centro de Saúde). Having a NISS is often a practical prerequisite for SNS registration.
In most cases, yes. Residents can apply for a NISS before employment begins, which is useful for signing a work contract, registering as self-employed, or preparing SNS registration. Requirements vary by situation — we confirm the right approach for your case.
Typically 2–3 weeks from the date we submit your complete application to Segurança Social. Processing can be slower in busy periods, so if you have a job start date, begin the NISS process as early as possible — we keep you updated throughout.
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