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Commercial Driver’s License
- 1/25If you drive medium goods vehicles 3,500 to 7,500 kg
The C1 license authorizes driving medium goods vehicles from 3,500 kg to 7,500 kg GVW, with trailers up to 750 kg.
If you drive heavy trucks over 3,500 kg
The C license allows driving vehicles over 3,500 kg and requires CPC certification for professional drivers.
If the truck tows a trailer over 750 kg
The CE category permits towing heavy trailers over 750 kg with a category C vehicle.
If you drive buses with more than 8 passenger seats
The D license covers buses with more than 8 passenger seats, mandatory for commercial passenger transport.
If driving a minibus up to 16 seats and 8 meters
The D1 license authorizes minibuses carrying up to 16 passengers and no longer than 8 meters.
If applying for a C1 license
You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a C1 license for medium trucks.
If applying for a C license
The C license requires the applicant to be at least 21 years old for heavy truck operation.
If applying for a D license
You must be 24 to apply for a D license, suitable for driving full-size buses.
If applying for a truck or bus license
A medical certificate is mandatory to prove physical and mental fitness to operate large vehicles safely.
If you drive professionally in Portugal
All professional truck and bus drivers must hold a valid Certificate of Professional Competence CPC.
If you are under age 65 with a C or D license
Drivers under 65 must renew their C or D license every 5 years.
If you are over age 65 with a truck license
After age 65, truck licenses must be renewed every 2 years to ensure driver health and competence.
If transporting dangerous goods
Drivers must hold ADR certification to legally carry hazardous or dangerous materials.
If a license shows a medical restriction
Medical restrictions are indicated using numeric codes on the license, not verbal notes.
If a license shows Code 95
Code 95 confirms that the driver has completed the mandatory CPC training for professional driving.
If applying for a C or D license
Drivers must complete both theory and practical driving tests to earn a C or D category license.
If you drive professionally in the EU
CPC training is required across the EU to ensure consistent safety and professional driving standards.
If towing a heavy trailer with a truck
To operate trucks pulling trailers over 750 kg, a CE endorsement is mandatory.
If driving articulated buses
The DE license permits operating articulated buses, combining D class and trailer handling.
If towing a trailer with a minibus
The D1E category extends the D1 minibus license to include trailers over 750 kg.
If a professional license is not renewed on time
Failure to renew invalidates the license and driving rights until revalidated.
If upgrading from C1 to C
To upgrade to a C license, the driver must pass a practical test focused on heavier trucks.
If holding a D license after age 65
D licenses cannot be renewed beyond age 65 due to safety regulations for passenger transport.
If driving passengers commercially
Passenger transport requires both a D category license and a valid CPC certificate.
If a foreign driver works in Portugal
Foreign drivers must have their CPC and license recognized under EU regulations before operating commercially.