Portugal Just Made Life Easier for Foreign Residents – Here’s How

Portugal has introduced a streamlined process for foreign residents to obtain their Tax Identification Number (NIF), Social Security Number (NISS), and National Health Service Number (NNU) in a single application. Available online via Chave Móvel Digital or at selected Espaços Cidadão, this initiative simplifies bureaucracy, reduces public service workload, and improves accessibility with multilingual support.

A Record-Breaking Year for New Housing Licences in Portugal

Portugal approved 28,004 new housing units between January and October 2024, the highest in 16 years. Following the Simplex urban planning reforms, licences grew steadily from March, with October seeing an 8.7% year-on-year rise, highlighting the reforms’ positive impact on the real estate market.