Fast turnaround, typically within 24 hours
Touchdown returns your NIF typically in 24 hours or less. We guarantee that we’ll be able to get your NIF for you within 5 days, and if we don’t, we’ll give you a full refund.
Get your Portuguese NIF with Touchdown
Portuguese NIF (Fiscal Number)
€100
one time
Get your Portuguese NIF online from anywhere in the world
What's included?
Online NIF application
Power of attorney
Email support
Finanças password
Management dashboard
Why use Touchdown?
Apply online
Normally, you need to be present in a Portuguese government office. With Touchdown’s online power of attorney, we’ll go there on your behalf.
Skip the queue
Don’t wait weeks to secure a NIF appointment. Touchdown holds priority access to NIF appointments with our in-house lawyers.
Lighting fast
Touchdown endeavors to return a NIF within 24 hours. Once you’ve given us the required information, our team activates to get your NIF ASAP.
Required documents
Valid passport or national ID (for EU citizens)
Proof of address
Residence Permit (if living in a country other than your country of citizenship)
Get your NIF online in three simple steps
Get started
01
Basic info
Provide some basic information
02
Upload docs
Upload supporting documents
03
Await processing
Receive the NIF directly to your inbox
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A Portuguese NIF (also known as Número de Identificação Fiscal in Portuguese) is Portugal's taxpayer number: an essential if you plan to live in Portugal. It's a key requirement for opening bank accounts, signing leases and managing taxes. You'll need a NIF for all legal and financial activities in Portugal.
You'll need a NIF for all legal and financial matters in Portugal. It’s essential for doing basic tasks like opening a bank account, signing rental contracts, purchasing property, paying taxes and registering for utilities. Whether you're a resident or a non-resident, a NIF is required for any interaction with the Portuguese financial and legal system.
Once you submit the required documents to Touchdown, we’ll get to work on processing your NIF. With our priority appointments, we strive to get NIFs back within 24 hours. The process is sometimes out of our hands, and if we don’t get a NIF back within 5 days, we’ll provide you with a full refund.
Information: Full name, marital status, passport number and validity date, place of birth, nationality and address. Documents: Copy of passport (including the signature page), proof of address (showing your full name), residence permit (if residing in a country different from the one of your passport)
Touchdown offers four core solutions: NHR setup, freelancer setup, company incorporation and visas. Think of Touchdown as your relocation companion - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new base integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From initial planning and visas, to tax advisory and accounting, to navigating life after you land, our platform supports you every step of the way.
Touchdown was built by a world-class team of lawyers and entrepreneurs. Touchdown was founded by product operators and veteran Portuguese lawyers. Our team blends years of experience building billion dollar products and helping hundreds of expats make Portugual their base. Two of Touchdown's funding partners are licensed and accredited Portuguese lawyers. You can read more about Touchdown and our team on our About Page.