What can I use as a proof of address for my bank account?

Your proof of address must:

• Present your full name and match your ID, first, middle and last name, according to the documents you provided;
• Present your full address;
• Have a clearly visible issue date, issued within the past 3 (three) months;
• P.O. Boxes and Business Addresses are not accepted;
• Be presented in the Roman alphabet, in the following languages: English, Spanish or Portuguese (for more information see below).

The following documents are accepted as proof of residence:

• Utility bills

Acceptable providers include electricity, water, mobile phone, internet, cable, and similar services.

What if my proof of address is not in the languages or alphabet required?

If it's not in the languages mentioned above:

• For schengen Area* Members

You must certify your documents in any notary, lawyer or Millenium BCP bank branch outside Portugal, within EU/EEA.

• Outside Schengen Area (Non-residents)

Documents must be translated for English or Portuguese and certified by authorised entities only, including the Portuguese Consulate/Embassy or any entity recognized under the Hague Certificate convention.

*Schengen Area Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Updated on: 30/09/2026