Physical description
Size: 105 x 148 mm
Format: A6 (open) - A7 (folded)
Material: Paper like
Colour: Pink with text in black characters
Distinctive features: Document that folds down the centre, forming 4 pages Page 1 contains: National coat of arms between the words: "República" and "Portuguesa". The words: "Direcção-Geral de Viação". The name of the Department issuing the licence. The international abbreviation for Portugal (P) inside an ellipse Driving licence printed in Portuguese and French. Page 4 Reserved for other information (for a stamp to revalidate the licence once the validity date has expired).
Security features
Type of printing
- Location: National coat of arms between the words "República" and "Portuguesa", at the top of page 1. Embossed seal of the issuing organisation on the driver's photo.
- Characteristics: National coat of arms
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye; by touch
Legend
- 1 Surname of the holder
- 2 Other name(s) of the holder
- 3 Date and place of birth
- 4a Date of issue of the licence
- 4b Date of expiry of the licence
- 4c Name of the issuing authority
- 5 Number of licence
- 6 Photograph of the holder
- 7 Signature of the holder
- 8 Permanent place of residence
- 9 category(ies) of vehicle(s) the holder is entitled to drive
- 10 Date of first issue of each category(ies)
- 11 Date of expiry of each category
- 12 Additional information/restriction(s)
Categories & Codes
Categories
For more information on the corresponding categories, please check the Commission decision on equivalence.
Category |
Period of validity* |
---|---|
(A1), A, B, BE, B(G), (F) |
Until 40; 40-50:10 years; 60-70:5 years; Above 70:2 years |
C, CE, C(G), CE(G), D, DE, D(G), DE(G) |
Until 35; 35-60: 5 years; above 60:1 year |
*This refers to the administrative validity of the document and does not necessarily reflect the holder’s right to drive.
National categories
National category |
Description of national category |
---|---|
(A1) |
Mopeds and motorcycles (< 50 cc) |
(F) |
Agricultural and forestry tractors; agricultural machines |
(G) |
Professional drivers |
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : NO