Physical description
Size: 54 x 86 mm
Material: ID-1
Colour: Plastic card issued in accordance with Directive 91/439 EEC, ISO 7810 and ISO 7816.1.
Colour: Light pink, with text in blue and black characters
Security features
Personalisation of the text through laser engraving. The data is written between layers of polycarbonate.
- Location: All over the card (in the background)
- Characteristics: The surface of the card (the background of the licence) is covered by "DRIVING LICENCE", written in all EU languages.
- Method of verification: Move the licence around in natural light and/or UV light.
Security hologram
- Location: All over the card (in the background)
- Characteristics: The background of the licence, which is offset printed,reacts to light, revealing traffic signs, drawings of a car and bus, the expression "República Portuguesa", and a holographic spiral
- Method of verification: Move the licence around in natural light and/or UV light
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 |
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