What kind of proof of employment status do I need to submit for my NISS application?
The Portuguese Social Security office requires individuals to provide proof of their employment status as part of their NISS application.
The type of proof of employment status document(s) that you need to submit depends on your current employment status and the country your employer is registered in. Please see the table below for more details.
| Employment Status | Required Documents |
Employed in Portugal Directly employed by a company that is legally registered in Portugal |
You must provide one of the following:
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Self-Employed in Portugal Legally registered as self-employed in Portugal |
You must provide all of the following:
See our visual guide here - What documents do I need to submit to get a NISS if I’m self-employed? |
Employed outside of Portugal Working remotely in Portugal through D8 (Digital Nomad) Visa |
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*Please note: The final review of your documents rests with the Social Security Office. Their acceptance or rejection of your application is ultimately outside our control.
Source: Atribuição de Número de Identificação de Segurança Social (NISS)