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Getting Ready to Receive NIF Online Portugal

25 October 2022, 16:09 CET

Do you want to obtain NIF fast and without any major issues? In this case, sticking to the online option of ordering such a service is going to be the best solution ever. This article is about to become a valuable source that will help you to familiarize yourself with the basics which will surely turn out to be really helpful.

Step 1: Realize Why You Need NIF at All

Even if you are a non-resident right now, NIF is going to be really necessary in case you plan to get engaged in an active life in Portugal later. By this, work, getting property, buying a car, and other important steps are being meant.

So, it will be really problematic not to have NIF in Portugal if you would like to be a part of Portuguese society and lead the life you deserve. 

Step 2: Find People Who Will Help You to Receive a Qualitative Service

It is probably the most important step in the whole undertaking. The matter is that the final result (and the speed of receiving a service in particular) depend on who you will be working with. take a look at the list given below (that states the features of the trustworthy intermediaries to rely on):

  • A nice firm or provider of services should be fully responsible for what you will get. The positive attitude to what will be done may be expressed by the way the site of the intermediary looks. It has to be convenient enough and you shouldn't waste too much time trying to figure the price out and find other details that matter to you;
  • The provider is ready to consult you on any kind of questions that may arise on the way of getting ready to obtain such a service as getting NIF;
  • Your NIF online Portugal shouldn't cost too much (simply compare the prices with other providers and see how adequate it is);
  • You should be able to familiarize yourself with the approximate time of completing the service;
  • The list of the documents you need to prepare in order to receive NIF has to be as clear as possible.

So, this is what you need to pay attention to. Taking a look at these characteristics will surely be a nice idea.

Step 3: Prepare the Essential Documents

If you are at this step already, it means that soon, you will receive your NIF and will be able to enjoy all the positive sides it will present you with. 

The list of documents may be represented in various forms as long as you work with different providers. However, normally, you will have to get the following documents as a client:

  • Proof of your ID (san of the international passport is going to be just fine);
  • Statement of your address. You may provide a utility bill or a bank statement and everything will be okay.

Note that the quality of the scans should be perfect. Otherwise, the application for receiving NIF may be declined or you might have to wait for a longer time than you expected.

Step 4: Upload Everything and Wait for the Result

As soon as all the documents are ready and you have familiarized yourself with the price, it is time to upload the stuff. You will see a link that will redirect you to the page for the download of what you have.

If you face any kind of trouble trying to upload the docs, do not hesitate to refer to support. Once you are coming across a reliable intermediary, your matter will be resolved as soon as possible.

If you have managed to upload the documents, the only thing left to be done is to wait for the final result. The majority of the firms indicate how many days are going to be necessary. However, the time of expecting ready NIF may slightly change due to several reasons. One of them is the situation when too many people are ordering NIF or when the scans of your documents were not clear enough.

Nevertheless, hope that your experience of receiving NIF will be just great and as smooth as possible!

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