Driving in Portugal: International Driving Document requirements for visitors
Start Express ApplicationVisitors to Portugal may need an international driving document alongside their valid foreign driving licence. Portugal accepts both the 1949 Geneva Convention and 1968 Vienna Convention permits, drives on the right, and has a blood alcohol limit of 0.05%. Holders of EU/EEA driving licences do not need an international driving document in Portugal.
Portugal at a glance
- Permit type
- International Driving Document
- How long it is valid
- 1 year (Geneva) or up to 3 years (Vienna)
How to get your permit for Portugal
You do the first step; a dedicated expert does the rest.
Tell us your destination
Portugal + your nationality. ~30 seconds.
We confirm what you need
Either convention type is accepted in Portugal — we recommend the Print 3-year permit so you are covered regardless of your home-country convention.
We handle the paperwork
Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.
Review by a real person
A dedicated expert reviews your submission — not a bot.
Track every step
Live dashboard + email/SMS updates from submission until your permit is in hand.
Portugal driving rules at a glance
Documents required to drive in Portugal
What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.
Frequently asked questions
Driving in Portugal with a foreign licence, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency or an authorised issuer. International Driving Documents are issued by the authorised body in your licence country; our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from the issuer's own fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice — acceptance rules are set by each destination country and can change. Always confirm requirements with the official issuer or the authorities of the country you're visiting.