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What documents do I need to request a NISS?
What documents do I need to request a NISS?
Updated over a week ago

Obtaining a NISS Portugal with AnchorLess is fast and straightforward.

To request a NISS with AnchorLess you'll need to provide only few documents according to your situation:

Proof of identity

If you are a citizen of a member country of the European Union:

You will need to provide a scanned image/picture of your identity card.

If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union:

You will need to provide a scanned image/picture of your passport.

The scanned image/picture of your proof of identity must meet the following conditions to be accepted by the Portuguese authorities:

  • Legible text - with full name available

  • No shadows or reflections

  • Signature fully visible

  • Valid document (not expired)

  • All corners must be present at the image

  • Must be in high quality

Portuguese NIF

A scanned copy of the 2 pages of your NIF document.

If you don't have a Portuguese NIF, we can help you obtain one.

Proof of employment

Proof of employee or self-employed status is required and must come from a Portuguese company. This can be one of the following documents:

  • an employment contract or;

  • copy of the start of self-employment in Portugal and copy of receipts/invoices (at least 2) or;

  • certificate of company registration from the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN).

Proof of residence regularization request

If you are a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you will need to provide:

  • CRUE document (Certificado do Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia)

If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union, you must provide one of the following documentation:

  • document certifying that you attended the AIMA appointment

  • Portuguese permanent residence permit

  • proof of residence visa application for citizens of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) or;

  • proof of application for the Certificate of Granting Residence Authorization for CPLP citizens.


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