Toll roads in Portugal: A1 Lisboa to Santarem A1 Santarem to Fatima A1 Fatima to Coimbra A1 Coimbra to Aveiro A1 Aveiro to Porto A2 Lisboa to Marateca A3 Porto to Braga A4 Porto to Amarante A5 Lisboa to Cascais A6 Marateca to Montemor-o-Novo A8 Lisboa to Torres Vedras Most Portuguese motorways are operated by [...]
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Buying a car in Portugal
Purchasing a car in Portugal is generally a lot easier process than importing, and dealers are more likely to have parts in stock for models they frequently sell than for models imported from other countries. New car from a dealer: A dealer with a new vehicle in stock should be able to put you on [...]
MOT Testing and Certificates / Inspecção Periódica Obrigatória
IPO (Inspecção Periódica Obrigatória) testing is compulsory in Portugal for all vehicles over four years old. Cars aged 4-7 years must be tested every two years and thereafter every year. The test must be carried out at an approved garage. The garage is required to request the vehicle’s ownership document (Titulo de Registo de Propriedade), [...]
Road Tax
Online Application Online applications are possible in May/June when road tax payments are due. First, you need to get a senha (password) to enable you to log in to the Finanças website. Then go to the Finanças website Log into the website with your Numero de Contribuinte and Senha. Click on “Liquidação/Pagamento do Imposto Municipal [...]
Motor Vehicle Documentation All vehicles in Portugal are required to have: Ownership Registration Document / Titulo de Registo de Propriedade Issued by the Conservatória do Registo Automóvel (Vehicle Registration Office); Vehicle Registration Document / Livrete Issued by the Direcção-Geral de Viação (Portuguese Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). Road Tax / Imposto Municipal sobre Veículos This [...]
