The NISS (Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is your identification number for the Portuguese Social Security system.
It is mandatory for anyone who wants to work in Portugal, whether employed or self-employed.
It also grants access to the public healthcare system and social security benefits.
Mandatory for employment contracts
Access to public healthcare (SNS)
Social security protection
Unemployment benefits eligibility
Pension contributions tracking
You cannot legally start a job without a NISS.
First step to register with the SNS.
Access to parental leave, sick leave, etc.
Um processo simples e transparente para o orientar.
We help you gather the necessary ID and forms.
We submit the request to Social Security.
Social Security processes your application.
You receive your NISS number.