What if my document is not in a supported language?
While we no longer support remote bank account opening, this guide might still be helpful. We recommend confirming the latest requirements directly with the bank as they may change over time.
If your documents (e.g. proof of address, proof of employment, etc.) are not in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French, you will need to provide a certified translation of your documents. The certified translation must be in either English or Portuguese.
If certification is done outside Portugal, the document must be either of the following:
- Certified by a foreign notary with an apostille,
- Authenticated by the Portuguese consulate or embassy in the customer’s country of residence,
- Or authenticated by an official authority from the country of residence operating in Portugal.
If certification is done in Portugal:
It must be certified by a Portuguese notary, lawyer, or solicitor.