How do I submit a NISS request online?
What you need
- Proof of identity - valid passport or EU National ID
- Proof of employment status – What kind of proof of employment status do I need to submit for my NISS application?
- Proof of application for residence regularisation – What kind of proof of application for residence regularisation is required for my NISS application?
- Portuguese NIF - if you're employed or currently exercising an independent activity as self-employed in Portugal (optional)
- Your employer's NISS - if you're employed by a Portuguese company (optional)
Notes:
- Acceptable formats
- Proof of identity: PNG or JPG
- Proof of employment status and application for residence regularisation: PNG, JPG or PDF
- Max file size: 3 MB
Submit your NISS request
Step 1: Access the Segurança Social Direta NISS request form here.
Tip: Since the NISS request form is only available in Portuguese, we recommend installing the Google Translate extension for Google Chrome browsers here. This tool allows you to translate web pages easily.
Step 2: Agree to the statements and privacy policy.
- Read statements - see English translation below.
Click "Iniciar pedido do NISS" (Start NISS request).
Translated by Google Translate
Step 3: Input and validate your email address.
- Enter your email address. A confirmation code will be sent to your email by noreply@seg-social.pt.
Enter the code on the request form and complete the Captcha ("I'm not a robot").
Confirmation code email
Step 4: Fill out the NISS request form.
- Fill out the following sections with your information and upload the necessary documents:
- Motivo e representação (Reason and representation)
- Identificação (Identification)
- Morada e contactos (Address and contact information)
ℹ️ Common questions:
Selecione o motivo para o pedido do NISS (Select the reason for requesting the NISS):
If the options provided don’t apply to you, choose Outro (Other) and input your reason in the field provided.
Example: Foreign employment under the D8 visa.
Existe representação legal? (Is there legal representation?):
Select Não (No) if you are requesting a NISS for yourself and not acting as a legal representative for someone else.
⚠️ If you see an error in the Identificação (Identification) section, here's what it means:
"Já existe um pedido registado para o documento de identificação civil registado." (There is already a registered request for the registered civil identification document.)
- A NISS request for you already exists. Only one active request is allowed, so you’ll need to wait for their response or track the status of your request here.
"Já existe um NISS atribuído para o documento de identificação civil registado." (A NISS has already been assigned to the registered civil identification document.)
- You already have a NISS from a previous request. To retrieve it, you’ll need to collect it from the Social Security Office. We can handle the pickup for you, click here to place your order.
Step 5: Review and submit your NISS request.
- Review the summary page to ensure your details and documents are correct.
- Submit your request by clicking "Submeter pedido."
Step 6: Receive the confirmation email.
After submitting your NISS request, you should receive a confirmation email from noreply@seg-social.pt. The subject line will read: "Segurança Social - Pedido do NISS". This email will also include the reference code for your request. Track the status of your NISS request here.
Collect your NISS
Once your NISS has been processed and assigned, the Social Security Office will notify you by email or by physical mail to your Portuguese address (if applicable). This means your NISS is ready for collection. If you can’t collect it in person, we can pick it up for you - place your NISS pickup order here.