Am I eligible to apply for a Novobanco account remotely?

You will need to meet the following criteria and provide the required documents to open a bank account with Novobanco remotely.

Step 1: Check Eligibility

To open an account remotely, you must meet both eligibility requirements below:

Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents

You’ll need the following documents to apply:

1. Portuguese NIF (Portuguese Tax Number) - Order a NIF here
2. Passport
3. Proof of Foreign tax identification number - What kind of Foreign Tax Identification Number document can I submit?
4. Proof of Address - What can I use as proof of Address for Novobanco?
5. Proof of Income - What can I use as proof of income for Novobanco?
   • Income must be in a currency that is recognized by the Bank of Portugal

Find more information here - What documents do I need to apply for Novobanco?

Step 3: Ensure your Documents Meet Novobanco's Criteria

Your documents must satisfy the following criteria:

1. 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?
2. No redactions or blacked-out information.
3. 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
4. Your full name (given name + surname) must match the name on your passport.
   • No abbreviations, nicknames, or initials
5. 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?