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Today, we bring you a step-by-step guide to help you find out your Social Identification Number (NIS). This number, essential for Brazilian workers, can be a real puzzle if you do not know exactly where or how to find it. So, let’s solve it!
The NIS is assigned to all workers in Brazil and is essential for accessing many social programs and government benefits. It is issued by Caixa Econômica Federal and can be found on various documents. However, many people do not know how or where to look for it.
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Here is our step-by-step guide to finding out your Social Identification Number (NIS):
1. Work Card:
The easiest way to find your NIS number is in your work card. It is usually located on the first page, near the PIS number. If you cannot find it, look for an 11-digit number – this is your NIS.
2. Citizen Card:
Another place where you can find your NIS number is on the Citizen Card. It is printed on the front of the card.
3. Online search:
If you don’t have your Work Card or Citizen Card at hand, you can also check your NIS number online. To do this, you will need to access the ‘Meu INSS’ website and create an account. After logging in, look for the “Registration details” option and you will find your NIS number.
4. By phone:
You can also check your NIS number by calling the INSS number 135. The service is available Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Brasília time).
Remember: The NIS is crucial to ensuring that you have access to all the benefits you are entitled to, so it is important to have this number at hand. We hope this guide has made the task of finding your NIS number easier and more straightforward.
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