We recommend
Free
Best for: EU citizens already in Lisbon who can spare a morning.
Best for EU citizens already in Lisbon. Pick a smaller branch (Lapa, Belém) to skip queues. Mornings are calmer.
📍Finanças de Lisboa 1 — Lapa, Av. Infante Santo 1, 1350-178 Lisboa
Turnaround
Same day
Language
Portuguese (bring a phrase or friend)
Appointment
Walk-in only
Who
EU/EEA passport holders
✓Completely free
✓NIF issued on the spot
✓No fiscal representative needed for EU citizens
×Queues at central branches
×Portuguese-only at most counters
×Non-EU citizens need a fiscal rep instead
From the Get your NIF (tax ID) how-to in Lisbon. Prices checked June 2026.