Physical description
Size: 101 X 221 mm
Material: Paper like
Colour: Pink with text in black characters
Distinctive features: 3-part foldable document, with 6 pages Page 1 contains: The words "República Portuguesa" The international abbreviation for Portugal, surrounded by 12 stars "Driving licence", in large type in Portuguese, and in small type in 11 other official EU languages. "European Community model" in Portuguese. Page 3 contains: The categories of vehicles (A, B, C, D and E) and the date on which the licence was issued: for each category; the image of the vehicle appears before the respective category; category A is subdivided into A restricted to ≤ 25 kW and ≤ 0.16 kW/kg and A (no restrictions); category E is subdivided into E+B, E+C and E+D, each subcategory being preceded by the appropriate image. Page 4 contains: The date of validity of each category; the restrictions applicable to the driver following a medical assessment; the issuing authority's stamp. Pages 5 and 6 are blank.
Security features
Embossed seal of the body issuing the licence
- Location: 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
Type of printing
- Location: 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