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 must meet one of the following income requirements:
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The type of proof of income document(s) that you need to submit depends on your current employment status. |
Document requirements
Your documents must satisfy the following criteria:
- Original PDFs or high-quality scanned documents only. Documents must be submitted in PDF format.
- No shadows or light reflections
- All text is legible
- All four corners of the document must be visible - What does "all four corners of the document must be visible" mean?
- No redactions or blacked-out information.
- Must be valid and follow the date of issue requirements below:
- Passport - Not expired
- Proof of Address and Proof of Income - Issued within the last 6 months
- Proof of Tax Return - Issued within the last 12 months
- Proof of SSN / TIN Card - Does not typically have a set expiry date
- Your full name (given name + surname) must match the name on your passport.
- No abbreviations, nicknames, or initials
- Your documents must be in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
- Please refer to this guide - What if my document is not in a supported language?
Note: The requirements for opening a remote bank account are set by Novobanco and may change at any time. While we do our best to keep our guides up to date, we recommend reaching out to Novobanco directly for the most accurate and current information.