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How to Get Your Driving License in Portugal as a Foreigner: Exams, Lessons, Costs

How to Get Your Driving License in Portugal as a Foreigner: Exams, Lessons, Costs

If you’re moving to Portugal or already living in Portugal, you might consider getting (or retaking) your driving license here. The process is often less expensive and less complicated than in other countries, and the Portuguese driving license is recognized throughout Europe. However, the language barrier can sometimes feel intimidating. While the rules of the road are similar to those in other European countries, driving in Portugal has its own quirks. As the locals say: “Who knows how to drive in Lisbon knows how to drive anywhere in the world.” So, how much does a driving license cost in Portugal? What are the steps to register? How do the exams work? I’m Lisbob, the expat assistant, and here’s everything you need to know about obtaining your driving license in Portugal.