How To Get A Portuguese Driving License As A Foreigner.

Find out if you need a Portuguese driving license as a foreigner, whether by taking a driving license test in Portuguese, arranging a driving license exchange, or using an international driving permit. You don’t typically need a Portuguese driving license as a temporary visitor in Portugal (up to six months), as it is generally permitted to drive using your international license or EU license during this period. If you relocate to Portugal, however, requirements change once you get a Portuguese residence permit, after which certain nationalities have a timeframe in which they must apply for a Portuguese driving license. Other nationalities, such as EU citizens, can continue to drive without a Portuguese driver’s license but still need to register with Portugal’s traffic authority. This guide explains if you need a driving license in Portugal, who can arrange a Portuguese driving license exchange and who will need to take the driver license test in Portuguese, plus some...