How to get a NIF in Portugal
The first number most people need — for a lease, a bank account and work.
AIMA — Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum
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The public agency that handles residence permits and renewals for non-EU nationals. It took over these functions from the former immigration service, SEF, in 2023. Start here for current procedures and appointment channels.
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