Can I use a temporary NIF for SEF appointment?

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Member since 21 May 2022

wisegorillaMember25 July 2022 16:00:41

As part of the bank account opening process Millennium bcp employee was able to get a NIF number for me and told me that this NIF is temporary and I need to get a permeant number when I arrive Portugal, So I'm wondering If I can use that temporary number in the SEF appointment or I have to get a new NIF before the appointment?

Please note that I don't have the password of that NIF and not sure if I can request it from my bank employee.

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JohnnyPTPortugal Expert25 July 2022 16:22:17

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NIF to be presented at the SEF must always be the permanent one. Banks use these temporary NIFs to speed up the process of opening a bank account. But this temporary NIF associated with your bank account will have to be replaced by the permanent one as soon as possible when you arrive in Portugal.

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