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- Week 1 ·
NIF (tax number)
The NIF is the first number you need in Portugal: to rent a flat, open a bank account and sign a contract. Request it on the Portal das Finanças or at a tax office.
- Weeks 1–2 ·
Residence (AIMA)
AIMA is the agency that handles residence permits. Its official site has the information about living in Portugal and the appointments.
- Weeks 1–2 ·
NISS (Social Security)
The NISS is your Social Security number, needed to work. The official page explains what it is and how to request it.
- Weeks 2–3 ·
SNS user number
Your ID in the National Health Service. Ask at the health centre for your area; SNS 24 has information and contacts.
- Weeks 2–3 ·
Navegante pass
The Navegante card works on metro, buses and trains in the Lisbon area. Check card types and prices on the official site and request the personal card.
- Weeks 3–4 ·
Your first plan to meet people
Lisbon's municipal libraries run programmes open to everyone, and Agenda LX lists the city's events. Or go to one of the events below, picked because it is easy to go alone.
Rules change: always confirm on the official page before you go.
This week in Lisbon
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