For Foreign Buyers:

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1. Valid Passport or National ID
   – To verify your identity.

2. Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF)
   – Required for all legal and financial transactions in Portugal.
   – Can be obtained through a tax office or with help from a lawyer or fiscal representative.

3. Proof of Income or Financing
   – Recent bank statements, loan approval, or financial documentation to prove funds.

4. Portuguese Bank Account
   – Necessary for transferring money, paying taxes, utilities, etc.

5. Proof of Current Address
   – A utility bill or official document showing your residence address.

 

Documents Related to the Property (Provided by the Seller):

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1. Caderneta Predial (Tax Registration Document)
   – Describes the property’s fiscal details and registration.

2. Certidão Permanente do Registo Predial (Land Registry Certificate)
   – Proves legal ownership and confirms there are no debts or legal issues on the property.

3. Licença de Utilização (Habitation License)
   – Confirms that the property is approved for residential use (required for properties built after 1951).

4. Energy Performance Certificate (Certificado Energético)
   – Mandatory for all property sales.

5. Property Floor Plan
   – Especially important for apartments or properties under construction.