Free Guides

Step-by-step guides for every bureaucratic step of moving to Portugal. Written from real experience, updated regularly.

NIF — Tax Number
Your 9-digit tax identification number. The very first thing you need when moving to Portugal.
NISS — Social Security
Your Portuguese social security number. Required for employment, freelancing, and healthcare access.
CRUE — EU Citizen Registration
Registration certificate for EU/EEA citizens staying in Portugal longer than 3 months.
Bank Account
How to open a Portuguese bank account as a foreigner. Which banks, what documents, and how to do it from abroad.
Registering Your Baby
How to register a newborn at the Portuguese municipality. Deadlines, documents, and step-by-step process.
SNS — Public Healthcare
How to register with the Portuguese national health service and get your patient number.

More guides coming soon — housing, driving licence, schools, and more.