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portuguese driving license exchange for new resident

GuestPoster098

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.

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JohnnyPT

@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)


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In portuguese:

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



Regards