Common questions and support documentation

• Why should I open a Single bank account for the Golden Visa investment?
• What is FATCA and why is it important?
• Can I buy multiple properties to qualify for the Golden Visa by real estate?
• What are the minimum stay requirements for the Golden Visa?
• If the value of my investment in a fund decreases, do I need to top-up my investment?
• If I'm applying for the Golden Visa, do my dependents need to a NIF?
• What can I use as Proof of Dependency for parents or parents of my spouse?
• Do I need to translate my documents if they are not in English or Portuguese?
• As a Golden Visa applicant, when can I start spending time in Portugal?
• How do Chinese citizens get their documents certified?

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• When is the deadline to sign up for NHR?

• What can I use as Proof of Address?
• How do I cancel my fiscal representation with Bordr?
• What is fiscal representation and why am I being charged for it?
• How to update your address on the Finanças website
• I received my NIF, now what?
• Where can I find my NIF?
• When will I receive my password for the Financas website?
• What documents do I need to apply for a NIF?
• When should I get my NIF?
• What are the requirements for the signed Power of Attorney?

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• Why do I need a Portuguese birth certificate?
• What information do I need to request my Portuguese birth certificate?
• Is there a public record of NIFs?
• I was born outside of Portugal and got my citizenship through descent, do I have a Portuguese birth certificate record?
• How long does it take to receive my Portuguese birth certificate?
• Will I receive an original hardcopy of my Portuguese birth certificate?
• Can I request a Portuguese birth certificate that was issued over 100 years ago?

• What can I use as Proof of Employment / Financial Means?
• Which countries does Bordr support for the bank account service?
• What are the fees for the Prestige Program?
• What can I use Proof of Employment if I am a sole proprietor or self-employed?
• What are the different numbers on my NIB / IBAN document for?
• How long does it take to open a bank account?
• Discounted health insurance with Medis
• Which bank can I open an account with?
• Known formatting issues and limitations on bank account opening documents
• Do I need my NIF document to open a bank account?

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