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Rahhal Portugal
Portugal service

Portuguese NISS

The NISS (Numero de Identificacao de Seguranca Social) is the official Portuguese Social Security number, required for anyone who plans to work, reside, or run a business in Portugal. We assist expats, employees and the self-employed to apply online without delays or language barriers.

  • Mandatory for legal employment in Portugal
  • Handled directly with Social Security authorities
  • Delivered as a PDF once government confirms
Certified lawyers Fully remote English support
How it works

A clear path to your Portuguese NISS.

  1. 1

    Submit your application

    Complete the form and choose your plan.

  2. 2

    Verify your identity

    Confirm your identity securely online.

  3. 3

    Sign the application

    E-sign so we can submit on your behalf.

  4. 4

    Receive your NISS

    We collect and deliver it as soon as it is issued.

Documents required

What to prepare.

  • Passport scan

    Scanned copy only, no photos

  • Portuguese NIF

    We can obtain this first if you do not have one

  • Proof of residence

    Residence permit or EU registration certificate

  • Proof of work

    Work contract or registration of activity

Upload clear scans or photos. Our legal team checks everything before submission.

End to end

Documents prepared, filed, and returned to you securely.

What's included

Handled end to end.

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Benefits

Why it matters.

Access to Social Security

Healthcare, unemployment benefits and pensions.

Legal employment

Mandatory for compliant employment in Portugal.

Tax benefits

Proper registration and social security incentives.

Social integration

Smoother access to Portuguese public systems.

Pricing

Transparent, all-inclusive plans.

Standard

EUR 275

Delivered in 30–35 business days

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Start your application
Fastest

Express

EUR 375

Delivered in 5–15 business days

  • Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
  • Document review by certified professionals
  • Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
  • English support at every step
Start your application
Why choose us

A trusted legal partner.

Easy process

Everything is handled 100% online. Our legal team communicates directly with the Portuguese authorities on your behalf.

Trusted by many

Thousands of expats have relied on us since 2013. Your data and documents are processed securely by professionals.

Fast turnaround

Applications are submitted within one business day, with guaranteed timelines backed by a money-back assurance.

Frequently asked questions

Questions, answered.

NISS issuance typically takes 3 to 4 weeks and depends entirely on Seguranca Social processing time. We deliver within a few days of government confirmation.

No. The NISS is for social security; the NIF is your tax identification number. Most people need both.

You must provide a Portugal address — yours, a friend's, a hotel or hostel. No proof of the address is required.

Yes, if working or doing an internship in Portugal.

No, it is valid for life once issued.

Ready when you are

Ready to start your Portuguese NISS?

It takes about five minutes to begin. Our team takes it from there.