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, surrounded by 12 stars "Driving licence" printed 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 all categories; the image of the vehicle appears before the respective category; category A1 is restricted to ≤ 125 cc and ≤ 11 kW; category A is subdivided into A restricted to ≤ 25kW and ≤ 0.16 kW/kg and A (no restrictions); category E is subdivided into E+B, E+C and E+D, with the image of each one in front. 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
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
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
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