portuguese driving license exchange for new resident

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GuestPoster098Guest24 April 2024 01:04:00

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I received my Portuguese resident card about 4 months ago. I want to go to my country for a vacation for about 2/3 months and I want to get my license there because it's easier.

Now the problem is many people told me if I come back after 2/3 months IMT will not accept this driving license. I have to live for 6 months in my country for this driving license to be valid.

Please let me know if it's true or what's up with this situation.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert24 April 2024 07:02:39

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@ryanK0,

What you're talking about doesn't make any sense. You always have to change your driving licence if it is issued by your country. I suggest you get your licence in Portugal, it's easier for you.

https://www.imtonline.pt/index.php/troc … -situation

Exchange a foreign driving licence for a portuguese one

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 33#5074328

(Post #3 - see A22. countries signatories to one of the international traffic conventions)

In portuguese:

https://www.imt-ip.pt/sites/IMTT/Portug … acoes.aspx

Regards

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