How to update your address to another Portuguese address
This is for you if:
- You have initially updated your address on your NIF with a Portuguese address and
- You have moved to another residential address in Portugal
Part 1. Initiate the change of address
Step 1
- Log in to Portal das Finanças using your NIF and password
- Click on the Iniciar Sessão button at the top right corner of the page
- Click on the NIF tab
- Enter your NIF number - Where can I find my NIF number?
- Enter your password
- Click the Autenticar button
Step 2
Search for the keywords Entregar pedido de alteracao at the top of the page.
Step 3
Select Entregar pedido de alteracao then click Aceder.
Step 4
- From the menu on the left, click on Morada.
- From the dropdown menu on the left, select Entregar Pedido de Alteracao. Under Morada Atual, you will see your current address registered with the tax office.
Step 5
Scroll down to the section Nova Morada and select Portugal as the country of your new address. Click the blue button Seguinte to continue.
Step 6
Scroll to the bottom of the page and under the section Nova morada fiscal, enter the postal code of your new address. Click the blue button Seguinte to continue.
Step 7
Based on the postal code you provided, the system will automatically fill in some fields. Scroll down and enter your new complete address.
Step 8
Scroll to the bottom of the page, tick the box and click Submeter
Once the request is submitted, the Tax Office will send a letter to your new address. It will contain a code for confirming the address change via the Portal.
Part 2. Confirm your new address
When you receive the letter, please log in to Portal das Finanças and follow the steps below.
Step 1
Enter confirmar morada in the search bar at the top and hit enter.
Step 2
Select Confirmar Morada by clicking Aceder.
Step 3
Enter the code in the letter and hit the blue button to confirm.