If you already own the vehicle (car, motorcycle, other) and just need the Portuguese documents, it should be a simple and fast process as long as the vehicle is not older than 2001. If it is an older vehicle, it will depend: older than December 1969 it should also be a simple process. From 1970 to 2001 it can take more time and cost a bit more, unless you are moving your main residence from another country to Portugal.

If you are still looking for a car to buy and considering importing it from another country like Germany or France (EU Countries), and need assistance in the purchase or selection process, or estimating total costs, or any other related issues or questions, you can take advantage of our pre-purchase and purchase consultancy services. We can help with sourcing/procurement, quotations, technical issues, condition reports, logistics/transport, etc.

Although standards between EU countries now make it easier than before, there are still some caveats, such as confusing procedures between different authorities, different taxes depending on your tax regime and vehicle classification, special homologation procedures, specific mandatory inspection regulations before you can get Portuguese registration.

In need of a car with Portuguese registration already instead of importing? Sometimes our clients have cars available for sale, either because they are buying another car or just because they asked for us to put the car up for sale on their behalf. Check here for vehicles that are currently available or contact us (sometimes vehicles are not listed due to client request). Or we can assist with local sourcing/procurement in Portugal. 

If you want to import yourself, we have some tips for you (available in Portuguese only), but our main tip is to contact us. Our extensive experience and reasonable prices are a good asset for anyone considering importing a vehicle.

Contact us, we are here to help with all your vehicle related issues/questions.