Portuguese Social Security number (NISS) application
Portugal · Pedido de NISS (Número de Identificação da Segurança Social)
€4.00 · days to weeks (vendor e-registo.pt states 15–30 working days) · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Allocation of the Portuguese Social Security identification number and the document proving it, for foreigners starting work, freelancing or residence.
Who needs it
foreigners moving to Portugal, digital nomads, employers of foreign staff, relocation agents
Why people order it
first job or freelance activity in Portugal, residence-permit files, opening activity
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: passport or ID, NIF, address, signed authorisation
- 📎Upload a copy of the document in the form (PDF or a clear photo). No original needed.
- 🙋Ordering for yourself? A typed signature in the form is enough.
- 📝Ordering for someone else? Upload a power of attorney they signed — download our ready form. ⤓ Ready power-of-attorney form
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Personal data of the applicant; act only with signed authorisation.
Issued by
Instituto da Segurança Social, I.P. (Social Security Institute)
Questions and answers
How do I order Portuguese Social Security number (NISS) application online?
Fill in passport or ID, NIF, address, signed authorisation in the form on this page, upload a copy of the document, pay €4.00 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within days to weeks (vendor e-registo.pt states 15–30 working days).
How much does Portuguese Social Security number (NISS) application cost?
€4.00. The official source issues it free of charge — you can also get it yourself.
How long does Portuguese Social Security number (NISS) application take?
days to weeks (vendor e-registo.pt states 15–30 working days).
Who can order Portuguese Social Security number (NISS) application?
The person or an authorised agent.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Upload a copy (PDF or photo) in the form.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also get this document directly from the authority, free of charge.