Portugal New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Portugal New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Import a Vehicle In Portugal

For importing a vehicle in portugal, submit an application within a maximum of 12 months of arrival, to the customs office with jurisdiction over your area of residence.

Customs Rules of Importation of Vehicles for Temporary Basis in Portugal

An EU-registered motor vehicle (including light goods vehicles, trailers, caravans, motor-homes and motorcycles) can be come in Portugal for a continuous period of up to 180 days in any one calendar year, read the follwoing rules

The vehicle is registered in the name of a person who is not resident in Portugal.
The vehicle is for private use only.
The vehicle is brought into Portugal by its registered owner or keeper.
The vehicle is only driven by its registered owners or keepers provided they are neither established, resident nor employed in Portugal.
The vehicle’s owner or keeper is in possession of the vehicle registration documents for production when necessary to the competent authority.

Rules of Permanent Importation of Vehicles in Portugal

For those who intend to set-up residence in Portugal, it is possible to import a motor vehicle tax-free, provided:

The vehicle is for private use only.
The registered owner of the vehicle is transferring his residence from another EU member state where he has been resident for at least 185 days
The vehicle was purchased fully tax-paid in its registered owner’s former country of residence.
The vehicle has been used by its registered owner in his former country of residence for at least six months.

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