The Brexit transition fundamentally reshaped how UK motor vehicles enter Portugal. Under standard third-country rules, imports face a 23% VAT (IVA), 10% Customs Duty, and full ISV tax. However, under the Transferência de Residência program, individuals moving permanently to Portugal can import one personal vehicle completely tax-free—provided they have owned it for at least 6 months prior to relocating and initiate the customs application within 12 months of arrival. Learn mo

The total cost of importing a vehicle into Portugal typically ranges from €1,200 for basic EU logistics up to €30,000+ for high-displacement non-EU vehicles, depending on ISV registration tax, 23% VAT, customs duties, and transport.