What documents do I need to drive in Portugal?


What documents do I need to drive in Portugal? International Driving Permit (if you have one) Passport. Car documents (like the registration, proof of ownership, and vehicle inspection report) Proof of insurance (in Portugal this is represented by a sticker on the lower right corner of the windshield as well as a certificate of insurance)


Do I need an EHIC card for Portugal?

The European Health Insurance Card is an individual card, so each qualifying beneficiary and family member who travels to Portugal must have their own. Both the European Health Insurance Card and the Provisional Replacement Certificate will be accepted only in public hospitals or health centres.


Can you turn right on red in Portugal?

Portuguese traffic lights follow the conventions of the Vienna agreement and so should be familiar to most drivers. You cannot turn right on a red light unless indicated and you should also be aware that many local drivers run red lights.