If you want to get your driving license or simply renew it, you will need to prove that you are physically, mentally and psychologically fit.

The certificate is obtained during the medical consultation and is automatically available to the Institute of Mobility and Transport. Subsequently, the driver’s license renewal must be requested online or in person.

Documents and data required for the certificate:

  • National citizens: driving license, citizen’s card or identity card, SNS user number and tax number, restrictions (line 12 – column 12, on the back of the driving license);
  • Foreign customers living in Portugal: Driving license, passport or ID card, National Health Service user number and tax number. If you have a foreign driving license, you must bring it with you.

As provided for in the legislation, if the doctor deems it necessary, he or she may request additional diagnostic tests and/or a clinical assessment by another specialty, in particular after assessing the following parameters:

  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Locomotion
  • Neurological diseases and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
  • History of addiction to alcohol, drugs and medication
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Neurological diseases
  • Diabetes
  • Psychiatric disorders

If you have recently had any tests, you should bring this information to the consultation.

Dr. Luis Lourenço

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+351 222 011 186

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    Contact Information and Hours: Clinic

    Rua Sousa Aroso, nº 599, 4450-289 Matosinhos
    Phone: 222 011 186 (Call to the national landline network)
    Mobile: 92 811 0150 (Call to the national mobile network)
    Email: clinica@medilav.pt
    Monday through Friday
    8:30 AM–1:00 PM | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What is a medical certificate for a driving license?

    The medical certificate for a driving license is a document that proves that you are physically, mentally and psychologically fit to drive. It is compulsory for both obtaining and renewing a driving license.

    Where can I get a medical certificate for my driving license?

    The medical certificate for a driving license can be obtained in a medical consultation with a full assessment. At Medilav, the certificate is issued and sent automatically to the IMT, simplifying the whole process.

    What is assessed in the driving certificate consultation?

    The consultation assesses parameters such as vision, hearing, mobility, neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, a history of alcohol or drug use and other conditions that may influence driving. Additional tests may be ordered if necessary.

    Who can issue a medical certificate for a driving license?

    The medical certificate for a driving license must be issued by a doctor, following a clinical assessment of the health parameters relevant to driving. In some cases, tests or assessments by other specialties may be necessary.

    How valid is the medical certificate for a driving license?

    The validity of the medical certificate for a driving license depends on the situation and the clinical assessment carried out. Once issued, the document is sent to the IMT and must be used in the process of obtaining or renewing the license within the defined deadlines.

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