What can I use as Proof of Address?

When ordering your NIF, you will need to provide proof of address that satisfies the following criteria:

Address

• Must be a residential address outside of Portugal
• Must match the "Residential Address" submitted in the intake form
• P.O. boxes and business addresses are not accepted

Name

• First name and surname on your Proof of Address must match your passport exactly
  • For example, say that the name on your passport is "John Apple Smith"
    • ✅ John Apple Smith
    • ✅ John A Smith
    • ✅ John Smith
    • ❌ J Smith
    • ❌ Johnny Smith
    • ❌ Any other variations

Document language

• If the document is not written in the Roman alphabet, you need to provide an English translation.

Image quality

• Text is legible
• No shadows
• No light reflections
• All four corners of the document are visible

Acceptable Documents

Any of the following documents are acceptable:

1. Driver's license
   • Must be valid (i.e. not expired)
   • Provide photos of both the front and back
   • Residential address must be visible
   • Expiration date must be visible
2. First page of bank statement
   • Issue date must be visible
   • Issued within the past 3 months
   • Must be an actual bank statement. Other documents from the bank (e.g. confirmation letter or bank certificate) will not be accepted.
3. Utility bill
   • Issue date must be visible
   • Issued within the past 3 months
   • Can be from any of the following providers: electricity, water, mobile sim, internet, cable, etc

For Minors

If requesting a NIF on behalf of a minor, please include a proof of address of one of the minor's parents.

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