Why use Touchdown?
Get your Portuguese NISS
Apply online for your Portugal NISS with Touchdown. Normally, you need to be present in a Portuguese government office to collect your NISS. With Touchdown's online power of attorney, our team will go there on your behalf.
€100
one time
- Secure Payment
- Online Application
- Power of Attorney
- Dedicated Touchdown Lawyer
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What is a NISS?
A NISS is a Portuguese Social Security Number. A NISS is essential for anyone starting economic activity in Portugal, such as freelancing, being employed in Portugal or running your own business.
Five day turnaround,
with Touchdown
Requirements
NIF (Fiscal Number)
A copy of an ID document (ID card, Passport or Residence Permit)
Proof of status in Portugal (Residence Permit or CRUE)
Proof of a work contract, self-employment or business activity
Get your Portuguese NISS in four simple steps
We make navigating bureaucracy easy. Here's an overview of how to get your Portuguese NISS with Touchdown.
1
Checkout securely with Stripe
1 minute
Purchase Touchdown's NISS service online using your preferred payment method. You can pay securely with your credit or debit card, bank transfer and other payment methods.
2
Prepare your documents
5 minutes
We'll reach out to you to electronically submit the required documents: your NIF, a copy of an ID document, proof of status in Portugal and proof of activity: work contract, self-employment or business activity.
3
Get your documents verified
15 minutes
Our in-house legal team will immediately review your documents and provide guidance on their suitability. We'll then prepare a power of attorney document that allows us to represent you in Portugal, which you'll sign electronically.
4
Await your NISS
Up to 5 days
We'll get to work to secure your NISS. The turnaround times may vary, as the processing time is dictated by the Portuguese Tax Office. Our responsive team will keep you updated during the entire process.
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We understand that every move is different
Our team has lived the complexities that come with setting up a totally new base: from chasing down legal teams to arranging housing in a foreign country.
We've built Touchdown to change this. A service where transparency, visibility and control are prioritised, and technology is balanced with responsive legal expertise.
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We're a registered Portuguese law firm, you have a direct line into a team of world-class lawyers.
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We respond within 24 hours and always communicate with clarity.
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Hundreds of customers have secured their NISS with Touchdown.
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Your most common questions, answered
More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.
Yes, a NISS is only issued to individuals who have a valid reason such as employment, self-employment or business registration.
No, you must first prove that you are a legal resident in Portugal before applying for a NISS. This can be done with a Portuguese residency card or a CRUE.
Yes, a Portuguese NIF (Fiscal Number) is usually required before applying for a NISS.
Once you submit the required documents, we'll get to work on processing your NISS. With our priority appointments, we strive to get your NISS back within 24 hours. The process is sometimes out of our hands, and if we don't get a NISS back within 7 working days, we'll provide you with a full refund.
Companies are explicitly allowed to hire workers even if they don't have a NISS yet. However, the worker must obtain their NISS after being hired.
Touchdown makes it easy to apply for a NISS in Portugal. Once you purchase the NISS service, we'll reach out to you to submit the required documents electronically. We'll verify these documents, ask you to sign a power of attorney document and we'll apply on your behalf.
Touchdown is Portugal's leading relocation platform; backed by a veteran team of Portuguese lawyers. Think of Touchdown as both your relocation companion and personal legal team - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new home integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From visa and residency support, tax and business setup, to navigating life after you land, our team supports you every step of the way.
Touchdown was founded by product operators and veteran Portuguese lawyers. Our team blends years of experience building billion dollar software products and the experience of having helped hundreds of expats make Portugal their base. Two of Touchdown's founding partners are licensed and accredited Portuguese lawyers. You can read more about Touchdown and our team on our About Page.
