Segurança Social Is Now on WhatsApp: Book Appointments and Get Declarations
Segurança Social launched an official WhatsApp channel on 13 Oct to book appointments and get declarations. How to open the real one and avoid fakes.
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Parental Leave Rises to 5 Months at Full Pay From 2027: Parliament Approves
Parliament approved 150 days of parental leave at 100% pay, or 180 days if shared, for leave starting from 1 January 2027. What changes and what to do now.
NISS Rejected or Delayed? What to Do
Your NISS request was refused or is taking weeks? How to check it online, what to fix, the in-person NISS + NIF + health number route and why AIMA needs your NISS.
How to Get a NISS for a Baby Born in Portugal (Foreign Parents)
Portuguese baby: NISS comes automatically with the first Citizen Card. Foreign baby: an online Social Security request with specific documents. What to do if your residence is pending or the baby has no passport.
Recibos Verdes: Social Security Quarterly Declaration Due 31 October
ISS reminder: independent workers must file the quarterly SS declaration by 31 Oct 2026 for July–September income.
Public-Sector Strike Friday 2 October: Check Schools and Appointments
General public-admin careers strike on Friday 2 October. Schools, Segurança Social and town-hall desks may close — check before you go.
Self-Employed in Portugal: Recibos Verdes, Taxes and Social Security Explained (2026)
How much a self-employed worker really pays in Portugal: IRS withholding, VAT, Social Security at 21.4%, quarterly declarations and a worked example.
How to Get a Social Security Number (NISS) in Portugal as a Foreigner
What the NISS is, how to request it online or in person as a foreign citizen, the documents you need, and what to do after you get it.