Bordr

Bordr is a relocation technology company founded by Richard and Kathleen Lo, a husband-wife duo originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. After working in tech for several years and experiencing the challenges of moving to Portugal firsthand, they created Bordr to be the service they wished they had during their own relocation journey. Bordr specializes in helping people obtain their Portuguese NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) completely online without needing to visit Portugal. The NIF is Portugal's tax identification number, which is essential for opening a bank account, renting an apartment, buying property, signing contracts, and submitting residence visa applications. Many consulates now require applicants to have a NIF before submitting their residence visa application. The company acts as an intermediary, facilitating the process of working with financial and legal professionals who are duly accredited by their respective professional associations. Bordr explicitly states they are not a bank, accountant, tax/investment advisor, or law firm - all services are rendered by accredited professionals. Bordr emphasizes radical transparency, powerful security (all data encrypted during transmission and at rest), delightful user experience through thoughtful design and software, and world-class email support available 5 days per week. They process payments through Stripe, accepting all major debit and credit cards from customers worldwide. For residence visa applicants who need both a NIF and bank account, Bordr recommends starting the NIF process at least 2 months ahead of their visa appointment, as the NIF is required before starting the bank account process. The typical NIF turnaround time is approximately 7 business days. Bordr has received positive reviews on Trustpilot, with customers praising their efficiency, communication, and customer service compared to traditional law firms and other providers.