The International Admissions Office is dedicated to supporting students, researchers and the entire international community on their academic and professional journey at Técnico Lisboa. We offer assistance with the following processes:

• Assistance with NIF (Tax Identification Number): We help the international community obtain their NIF, which is essential for all financial transactions and tax registration in Portugal. We provide guidance on the process and help with the necessary documentation.
• Support with NUSS (National Health Service User Number): We facilitate access to the Portuguese healthcare system and help with the process of obtaining a NUSS.
• Visa guidance: We offer visa application support to all international students, with detailed information to fulfil all the legal requirements to study, research or work in Portugal.
• Help with AIMA (The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum): We facilitate the process of communication and scheduling appointments.

How to request a NIF (Tax Identification Number)?

The International Admissions Office provides support to Técnico Lisboa’s international community in the process of obtaining a NIF (Tax Identification Number), an essential document for various activities in Portugal.

Therefore, any student, scholarship holder, researcher or other academic member can request the NIF upon arrival in Portugal. Please review the list of required documents:

• Valid identification document (national ID card from the country of origin or passport);
• Recent official document showing your address in the country of origin (such as a water, electricity or gas bill, bank statement, or certificate issued by the local authorities), in your name;
• Proof of enrolment at Técnico or Técnico student ID card.

Please bring copies of the mentioned documents and visit the International Admissions Office. After receiving and reviewing all the documents, we will contact the claimants via email to schedule an appointment to complete the process with the Tax and Customs Authority (AT).

IMPORTANT:

• The NIF can only be requested after arriving in Portugal;
• The documents submitted to the International Admissions Office must be copies of the originals. For the appointment with the Tax and Customs Authority (AT), claimants must present the original documents;
• Please note that any missing documents will prevent the NIF request from being processed.

For more information about other procedures, please contact the International Admissions Office directly.

                                                                                                                                                                                                INFORMATION UPDATED ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2026.