The Portuguese head of state, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, today promulgated the government decree relating to the 2023 agreement signed between Portugal and Brazil on the mutual recognition of driving licences.
Portuguese President decrees recognition of Brazilian driving licences in the country
Wednesday, 7 January 2026RSS
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Context & Explainers
A presidential decree signed on 7 January 2026 recognises Brazilian driving licences in Portugal, simplifying the process for holders to drive or to exchange their Brazilian licence under the new rules without repeating the full driving test. That change makes daily mobility and administrative transitions easier for Brazilian nationals, dual citizens and residents in Portugal.
