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NIF requires Portuguese address, rental contract requires NIF

Portugal

When I arrived in Portugal I got into this impossible loop. I needed a NIF to conclude my rental contract. However, in other to have a NIF I needed a Portuguese address. I showed Financas my rental contract and was told it wasn’t valid and was illegal because it needs a NIF. YES, THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THERE FOR.

I had to go to a different Financas, pretend I was still living in the UK to get the NIF associated with an address I already didn’t live anymore, then get the rental contract done, then go back to Financas again to change it to a Portuguese address.

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  • Purple Cookie

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    May 27, 2025

    This is one of the most stupid things I have ever seen in Portugal. Some of my friends experienced this as well. It’s a system that makes no sense at all. But you managed to do it, nice way to solve the issue. It seems you have what it takes to survive Portugal :)

    • Apricot Skywalker

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      May 27, 2025

      Hah yeah to be clear, I accept this is how it is and try to improvise my way through such obstacles. But I do wish it were different.