Driving licence validity in Portugal (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Portuguese licence renewal is handled by the IMT. Drivers aged 60 or over need a medical certificate, and driving with an expired licence is an offence.

RuleWhat applies
Validity of a car licenceLicence validity⚠ Not yet verified
Medical check for renewalLicence validityAn electronic medical certificate is required for renewal by drivers aged 60 or over of categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and BE. Younger drivers of category B need none unless they drive ambulances, fire vehicles, patient or school transport, child group transport or passenger hire cars. [1]
Rules for older driversLicence validityFrom the age of 60, renewal of a category B licence needs an electronic medical certificate. Renewal costs EUR 15 instead of EUR 30 from the age of 70. [1]
Who renews the licenceLicence validityThe Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT) renews licences, online through IMTonline, in person at an IMT counter, or through the ID.GOV app for category B drivers up to age 50. [1]
Driving with an expired licenceLicence validityDriving with an expired licence is a road traffic offence. After more than 2 years expired a special practical exam is needed; after more than 5 years (up to 10) a training course and the special exam. The page gives no fine amount. [1]

Notes

  • The IMT renewal page says when to renew but the validity period itself sits in a section that could not be read, and the Regulation (Decree-Law 138/2012) was not readable.
  • The fine amount is set in the Highway Code and was not read for this entry.

Sources

  1. Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT): Revalidação da Carta de Condução (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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