What documents do I need to apply for Novobanco?
You will need the following documents in order to open a bank account with Novobanco.
Please note that the bank may request additional information and documents aside from those listed below.
| Portuguese NIF | Order a NIF here |
Passport |
A high-quality scanned image or photo of your passport. |
Foreign tax identification number For US citizens, this is your Social Security Number (SSN). |
The type of proof of Foreign Tax Identification Number (TIN) that you can submit is based on your country of citizenship. What kind of Foreign Tax Identification Number document can I submit? |
| Proof of Address | The type of proof of address document that you can submit is based on your country of residence. |
Proof of Income In order to open a bank account with Novobanco, you need to meet the monthly income requirement of €3,500 EUR. |
The type of proof of income document(s) that you need to submit depends on your current employment status. |
Document requirements
Your document must satisfy the following criteria:
- All texts are crisp and legible
- No shadows
- No shadows or light reflections
- Must be valid (i.e not expired)
- Signature is fully visible
- All four corners of the document are visible
- Your full name (given name + surname) must match the name on your passport
- Your document must be in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
- Please refer to this guide - What if my document is not in a supported language?