NIF Onlineby Smart Relocation
A service by Smart Relocation

Get your Portuguese NIF, from anywhere in the world.

No trip to Portugal. No EU residency required. We handle your NIF request end to end — remotely, securely, and with an official document from Finanças.

Start my NIF application
50 flat fee · 3-5 business days
Licensed law firm

Run by Smart Relocation, an immigration law firm based in Lisbon.

From anywhere

No Portuguese address or prior residency required.

3-5 business days

From a complete dossier to your official NIF document.

How it works

Five steps, entirely online.

  1. STEP 1
    Fill in your details

    A short form: your identity, nationality and address outside Portugal.

  2. STEP 2
    Pay online

    A single flat fee of €50, no hidden costs.

  3. STEP 3
    Upload your documents

    Your passport and a proof of address issued outside Portugal.

  4. STEP 4
    Sign your power of attorney

    We generate it for you — print, sign by hand, and scan it back to us.

  5. STEP 5
    We handle the rest

    We submit your request to Finanças and deliver your official NIF in 3-5 business days.

Pricing

One flat fee. Nothing hidden.

50

per application

Start my NIF application

Why it matters

Get it sorted before you ever set foot in Portugal.

A NIF is required for almost everything: opening a bank account, signing a lease, buying property, or starting a visa application. Most people only discover they need one once they're already stuck. NIF Online lets you take care of it from home, well in advance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I request a NIF if I have never been to Portugal?+

Yes. NIF Online is built specifically for people applying from abroad, with no Portuguese address and no prior residency.

Do I need to visit a notary or be physically present?+

No. You sign your power of attorney by hand, scan it, and upload it — our team submits the request to Finanças on your behalf.

What documents do I need?+

A valid passport and a proof of address issued outside Portugal, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

How long does it take to receive my NIF?+

Once your signed power of attorney and documents are received, we submit your request to Finanças. The official NIF is typically issued within 3-5 business days.

Who is behind NIF Online?+

NIF Online is operated by Smart Relocation, an immigration law firm based in Lisbon that has handled NIF and relocation cases for internationals moving to Portugal.