Physical description
Size: 101 X 221 mm
Material: Paper like
Colour: Pink with text in black characters
Distinctive features: 3-part foldable document, forming 6 pages Page 1 contains: The words "República Portuguesa" The international abbreviation for Portugal, inside an ellipse. “Driving licence”, printed in large type in Portuguese, and in small type in 9 other official EU languages. "European Community model" in Portuguese. Page 4 contains: The restrictions applicable to the driver following a medical assessment, and the issuing authority's stamp Pages 5 and 6 are blank.
Security features
Embossed seal and stamps of the body issuing the driving licence
- Location: Stamps on top of the date of issue of the categories
- Characteristics: Portuguese national coat of arms
- Method of verification: Viewing with the naked eye; by touch
Type of printing
- Location: Embossed seal on the driver's photo (bottom left-hand corner);
- Characteristics: Portuguese 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* |
|---|---|
|
A, B, BE |
Until 65; 65-70:5 years; above 70:2 years |
|
C, CE |
Until 40; 40-65:5 years; 65-68:3 years; Above 68:2 years |
|
D, DE |
Until 40; 40-65: 5 years; above 65: no renewal |
Professional drivers
- Certificate of professional competence is issued : NO
- Code 95 is marked on the driving licence : NO