You are likely standing in a difficult position. You have your NIF and your passport, but traditional high-street banks like Santander, ActivoBank, or Novo Banco

You may have found a potential employer or are ready to sign a contract, but you realize you do not yet have a Social Security

You are likely reading this because you presented an Atestado de Residência from your local Junta de Freguesia at an AIMA appointment, and the officer refused to