A foreign person, resident or non-resident in Portugal, who works and pays taxes in Portugal must have a Tax Identification Number (NIF).
In the case of children and young people, the NIF is necessary for health and education expenses, for example, that the parents can include in their Personal Income Tax (IRS) declaration.
Necessary documents
To request the NIF, you need the following documents:
- Resident in Portugal - civil identification document from the country of origin or passport* and the residence permit
- Non-resident in Portugal - identification document or passport* and have a fiscal representative (individual or collective) with residence in national territory
- Child without passport - document proving the birth.
* If you present the passport, you must also present the visa for entry into Portugal or the Schengen Area.
How to request the NIF
By the person himself
- At the Tax Office - make an appointment for personal attendance through the Call Centre (CAT) - 217 206 707, working days, from 9am to 7pm
By representative
- In the e-balcon of the Finance portal - if the person for whom the NIF is requested lives outside the European Union, in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
How much does it cost to apply for a Tax Identification Number (NIF)?
Applying for a NIF is free of charge.
For more information, please see the page "Apply for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number".