The Social Security Identification Number (NISS) is the number that allows a unique, exact and rigorous identification with Social Security, at national level. It is an optional (non-mandatory) Contributory Scheme aimed to ensure the right to Social Security for adult national citizens who are considered fit for work and are not covered by any Mandatory Social Protection Scheme or are covered by social protection schemes not relevant within the scope of the Portuguese Social Security System. The allocation of Social Security Identification Number (NISS) is carried out at the physical location of Segurança Social or at the Segurança Social office in the citizen's store.
<aside> ℹ️ For more information, please consult the following websites:
https://en.seg-social.pt/homepage
https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1125&langId=en&intPageId=4736
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<aside> ℹ️ All the information necessary for this procedure is described in the following practical guide: https://en.seg-social.pt
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Research grant recipients who are not covered by any social protection system may exercise their right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance system (seguro social voluntário - SSV), under the terms of the Social Security Contributions Code.
<aside> 💡 If a FCT fellowship holder wishes to apply to the voluntary social security, the contributions will be covered by FCT.
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1- Where?
Social Security service counters or Stores of Citizen Shops
2- Forms
Submitting the form Mod.RV1007-DGSS (Registry/framework and alteration of elements), with the documents indicated.
3- Necessary documents
National Citizens
Foreign citizens and Stateless persons
4- Payments
<aside> 💡 NOTE: Once your SSV application is approved, notify FCT by e-mail ([email protected]) to get your SSV payment along with your grant.
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