You will need to know someone that is a Portuguese resident. Ore use some professional company who offers this service. To get the Fiscal card you must appoint a fiscal representative - who must be Portuguese resident (of any nationality).

The fiscal card may be requested at any tax office, by any Portuguese, EU or third country citizen or by his legal representative. A provisional fiscal card will be issued at the time of the request. The definitive card will be sent to the domicile of the card owner or of his legal representative. The applicant must present a valid identification document, such as a ID card or passport.

To open a bank account you will need following documents;

• Passport / ID Card (certified copy)
• Birth Certificate / or Marriage (*) (certified copy)
• (*) Marriage Certificate-only valid if it states 'BOTH' parents names
• Nº Contribuinte (Fiscal Nº)-(Issued in Portugal)
• Proof of address: Utility Bills (ie Water, Gas, Electricity, Council Tax, etc)
• Bank Statements (last 3)