Guidance

Portugal: importation of motor vehicles

Information for UK nationals on the importation of motor vehicles into Portugal.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 3 August 2020
• Last updated: 23 November 2023
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  1. 23 November 2023

     New information regarding the importation of motor vehicles

  2. 16 June 2021

     New procedures to apply for a transfer of residence certificate for the purpose of importing your vehicle.

  3. 6 May 2021

     Updated information on importing your motor vehicle to Portugal if you are transferring your residence to Portugal - May 2021

  4. 7 December 2020

     Updated information on importation of motor vehicles in Portugal, as of December 2020.

  5. 3 August 2020

     First published.

Documents

Importation of motor vehicles into Portugal

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Details

Includes information on:

• general importation regime

• tax exemption regime

• applying for tax exemption

• motor vehicle documentation

See also notarial and documentary services for Portugal