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expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.title
expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.yesFor expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.afterThat expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.testOnlyIn
expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.testAuthority | IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.officialTestLanguage | Portuguese |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.gracePeriod | 90 days (non-EU with agreement) or 185 days (EU) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.theoryTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.practicalTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.medicalExam | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.required |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.totalCost | 100-200€ (exchange) or 800-1,200€ (full test) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.processingTime | 1-3 months |
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🇵🇹 expatLicense.countryPage.englishPracticeCta.buttonexpatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.title
🇪🇺 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.euEea
EU licenses valid indefinitely. Optional exchange available.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.usUk
No agreement with USA. UK license can be exchanged.
🌍 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.nonEu
Must exchange within 90 days if from agreement country, otherwise full test.
🎓 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.students
Can use foreign license with IDP during studies.
expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.title
✅ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.directExchange
EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, UK, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor
❌ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.noAgreement
USA, Canada, Australia - must take full tests
expatLicense.countryPage.requiredDocuments.title
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓NIF (tax number)
- ✓Proof of address
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Translation (if not in Portuguese/English)
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Passport photos
expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.conversionFee | 30€ |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.medicalExam | 30-50€ |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.translation | 50-100€ (if needed) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.totalEstimated | 100-200€ (exchange) or 800-1,200€ (full test) |
expatLicense.countryPage.tips.title
- 💡Test is ONLY in Portuguese - practice in English first
- 💡Brazil agreement makes exchange easy for Brazilians
- 💡NIF required before applying - get this first
- 💡Via Verde toll system - register to avoid issues
- 💡Digital Nomad Visa holders should convert early
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expatLicense.sections.faq.title
Can I take the Portuguese driving test in English?
No, the IMT theory test is only available in Portuguese. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn the rules before taking the official test.
What is a NIF and why do I need it?
NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is your Portuguese tax number. It's required for almost all official processes, including license applications.
Can Brazilians exchange their license in Portugal?
Yes, Brazil has a bilateral agreement with Portugal for direct license exchange without tests. You'll need your original Brazilian license and supporting documents.
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