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 — See all updates

Documents

Importation of motor vehicles into Portugal

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Includes information on:

  • general importation regime

  • tax exemption regime

  • applying for tax exemption

  • motor vehicle documentation

See also notarial and documentary services for Portugal

Updates to this page

Published 3 August 2020
Last updated 23 November 2023 + show all updates

  1. New information regarding the importation of motor vehicles

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

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

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

  5. First published.

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