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Brazilian Drivers License in Portugal Without Document Exchange! Brazilian Drivers Can Drive in the European Country Without Document Exchange, Respecting Validity and Defined Criteria
Portugal has started to recognize the Brazilian Driver’s License, the CNH, for use in Portugal, on Wednesday, 7. The decision had already been anticipated in an agreement signed on September 22, 2023. In practice, this change makes life easier for Brazilians who need to drive in the country.
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, signed a document validating the Brazilian CNH in Portuguese territory.
The mutual agreement on driving licenses between the two countries was recognized, under the agreement called Agreement between the Portuguese Republic and the Federative Republic of Brazil on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses.
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With this, driving now follows a more straightforward rule, with fewer bureaucratic requirements for those with a Brazilian CNH who live in or visit the neighboring country.
What Changes in Practice for Brazilians in Portugal
The document eliminates the need to issue a new document for Brazilians to drive on Portuguese roads.
It is no longer required to exchange documentation just to be able to drive, as long as the CNH is within the validity period.
For those living in Portugal, the Brazilian license can be used as long as the stated conditions are met and it remains valid.
The Use of the Document Depends on Having a CNH Issued in Brazil or in Portugal
The use of the document depends on having a license issued in Brazil or in Portugal.
There is a time limit: the license must have been issued for less than 15 years. Additionally, the document must comply with the local legislation.
The decree applies to drivers of categories A and B and those up to 60 years old.
Who Needs Extra Attention and What to Do in Specific Cases
For other categories of licenses (CNH), the document provides for the need to obtain a Portuguese driving license.
This means that not all types of CNH are automatically recognized, and the classification depends on the driver’s category.
In situations outside the specified conditions, the indicated path is to seek a Portuguese license to continue driving legally.
What May Happen From Now On With Reciprocity Between Brazil and Portugal
The new decision also applies reciprocally. Thus, Portuguese residents in Brazil will have the same recognition.
The topic gains significance because of the substantial presence of Brazilians in Portugal. According to data from the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, AIMA, there are about 500,000 Brazilians living in the country, forming the largest immigrant community.
This scenario is likely to increase the demand for information on validity, categories, and compliance with local regulations.
The document signed on Wednesday, 7 recognizes the Brazilian CNH in Portugal and removes the requirement for document exchange for driving, as long as the rules are followed.
With criteria such as less than 15 years of issuance, categories A and B, and a limit of 60 years, the measure directly impacts the routine of those living between the two countries, including the reciprocal application in Brazil.
