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Import a Car from Portugal
Complete guide 2026 • EU — No customs
Portugal is the closest neighbor and the easiest to import from. The direct land border reduces transport costs to a minimum. Portuguese cars are usually in good condition due to frequent IPO inspections.
EU
Status
€300–€600
Transport
Renault
Top import
23%
VAT Portugal
Steps to import from Portugal
- 1
Search on standvirtual.com or olx.pt
The most used portals in Portugal for cars.
- 2
Verify the IPO (Portuguese MOT)
IPO is the Portuguese technical inspection. Make sure it's current.
- 3
Drive the car to Spain
The border is open (Schengen). Cross at Badajoz, Tui or other points.
- 4
Handle Portuguese deregistration
The seller must cancel the registration at the Portuguese IMT.
- 5
Register in Spain
ITV + taxes + DGT.
Tips for importing from Portugal
- 1The cheapest transport: only 3-4 hours driving from Lisbon to Madrid
- 2Car prices in Portugal aren't always cheaper than in Spain
- 3Portuguese cars have high ISV tax, so the used market can be expensive
- 4The border is open — you can drive the car directly
Popular brands from Portugal
RenaultPeugeotBMWMercedesVolkswagen
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