What documents do I need to request a NISS?
Obtaining a NISS Portugal with AnchorLess is fast and straightforward.
To request a NISS with AnchorLess you'll need to provide only few documents according to your situation:
Proof of identity
If you are a citizen of a member country of the European Union:
You will need to provide a scanned image/picture of your identity card.
If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union:
You will need to provide a scanned image/picture of your passport.
The scanned image/picture of your proof of identity must meet the following conditions to be accepted by the Portuguese authorities:
- Legible text - with full name available
- No shadows or reflections
- Signature fully visible
- Valid document (not expired)
- All corners must be present at the image
- Must be in high quality
Portuguese NIF
A scanned copy of the 2 pages of your NIF document.
If you don't have a Portuguese NIF, we can help you obtain one.
Proof of employment
Proof of employee or self-employed status is required and must come from a Portuguese company. This can be one of the following documents:
- an employment contract or;
- copy of the start of self-employment in Portugal and copy of receipts/invoices (at least 2) or;
- certificate of company registration from the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN).
Proof of residence regularization request
If you are a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you will need to provide:
- CRUE document (Certificado do Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia)
If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union, you must provide one of the following documentation:
- document certifying that you attended the AIMA appointment
- Portuguese permanent residence permit
- proof of residence visa application for citizens of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) or;
- proof of application for the Certificate of Granting Residence Authorization for CPLP citizens.
Updated on: 05/09/2025
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