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Portuguese Social Security Number (NISS)

The Social Security number you need to work legally in Portugal.

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Overview

The NISS (Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is your Portuguese Social Security number. It is mandatory for anyone taking up employment or registering as self-employed in Portugal. We schedule the appointment with Segurança Social and draft the required forms so the registration is completed correctly.

  • Employees starting a job with a Portuguese employer
  • Freelancers and the self-employed registering their activity
  • New residents who need a NISS to formalise work or contributions

What's Included

  • Review of your NIF and identity documents
  • Drafting of the Social Security registration forms
  • Scheduling the appointment with Segurança Social where required
  • Your NISS and confirmation of registration

Process & Timeline

  1. Order & upload

    Pay the fixed price and upload your NIF and ID through a secure link.

  2. We prepare & schedule

    We draft the forms and schedule the appointment with Segurança Social where one is required.

  3. You receive your NISS

    We send you your NISS and confirmation of registration by email.

Total TimeUsually a few business days once we have your documents, though timing depends on Segurança Social appointment availability in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Your NIF (tax number) is required for the Social Security registration. If you do not have one yet, we can obtain it for you first.

In many cases the registration can be handled with the forms we prepare, but Segurança Social sometimes requires an in-person appointment, which we schedule for you.

No. The NIF is your tax number and the NISS is your Social Security number. Both are needed to work legally in Portugal.

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