The most difficult step of moving to Portugal... made easy!

Yes... importing our car was more difficult than any of the other processes of our emigration. This was also the case for others we've talked to.

We looked online, only to find a bunch of incomplete, conflicting information. The general steps were somewhat clear, but HOW and WHERE to do everything was a mystery..

So we looked for help...

We contacted several companies. The first didn't reply at all. And the second didn't follow through. We lost months in the process.

Finally we decided to just figure the process out ourselves, through trial and error and way too many phone calls.

This country sure loves bureaucracy.

After several months of headache, we finally received our Portugese licence plate!

Now that we know how to do this, we want to help you get through this ridiculous process.

With our help, you can import your car easily!

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What customers say

Sander

To be honest, I'd given up hope of importing my car because of the bureaucratic red tape. That is, until I stumbled upon Mathijs's website. I'm impressed by his professional approach, quick responses, and clear answers to my questions. I highly recommend Car Import Portugal if you're looking to import your car! Thanks, Mathijs!

Dean

Mathijs. Has been incredibly helpful. Quick to answer all my questions. I'm not one for review but this one is well deserved. Thanks Mathijs

Lene

Very good service and quick response.

Patrick C

Our car was imported perfectly and smoothly thanks to Mathijs. What a great service. The communication was perfect and everything was handled very well on the specified dates. Highly recommended and very reliable.

Patrick

What excellent service!! Taken care of you from A to Z! First I had my car imported to another company, everything went wrong here that could go wrong. Fortunately, Mathijs was able to help us and show us how to import a car. Everything arranged in no time!! Do you want to import a car into Portugal? This is highly recommended!!

Matthijs

It has been nice working with Mathijs when we were exploring the possibilities for importing a car from abroad. Mathijs was very friendly, helpful and responded fast to our questions. A fast response is not something you find easily here.

Caroliene

Mathijs helped me a lot with importing my Belgian car. There were some challenges as it was a company car that was transferred to me as a private property during my stay in Portugal. Nothing was too difficult, everything went smoothly. Recommended!

Reima

Truly remarkable service! In 2024 I wanted to import my motorcycle to Portugal. I’m super glad I found this website and got in touch with Mathijs. Some of the information found elsewhere online is contradictory and the process can look pretty complicated and tedious, especially for someone new to the country.

Initially I had started to figure out things on my own and ran into few headaches with custom forms. After handing over to Mathijs and his team, they took care of pretty much everything for me. Also, when they learned that I was in a rush with a process which can normally take few months, they offered a fast service option. The communication was prompt and professional from the first moment and everything was handled remotely during the time when I was actually on the road bringing the bike over from Sweden.

On top of everything, the fast service option was truly extra-fast. I was able to attach the Portuguese plate right after the bike arrived to the country.

Michael

Working with Car Import Portugal has been a pleasure. Made the whole process easy and simple, always helpful and on time feedback.

Tim

Thanks for the help and advice you gave us, we were able to import our two vehicles duty free. It saved us a lot of time and it went without any hassle.

Michele

I contacted Car Import Portugal when trying to decide whether to bring my car to Portugal from another EU country. Communication in English was easy, they were very responsive, and the quote was quick. The taxes ended up being too high to justify the import, and I am so glad I contacted them first - it saved me from an unpleasant surprise later! I'd definitely recommend working with them if you are considering bringing a car to Portugal.

Christine

We were very well supported from the beginning to the end of the import process.
All questions were always answered immediately. We can highly recommend Mathijs' service. Without help, we certainly would not have managed it.

Ralf

I found Carimportportugal online and got in touch via email. The quick and transparent response gave me a good impression, and I decided to proceed with the cooperation.

The costs and procedures were clearly explained. The support was helpful throughout, from the technical inspection to getting in contact with an insurance provider.

I’d like to sincerely thank you for the great service and wish you continued success with many new customers.

Harm

It was truly great working with Mathijs. From start to finish, everything was explained very clearly, which made the process, something I had initially dreaded, surprisingly easy in the end.

Eric-Jan

Mathijs did a fantastic job on importing our cars. Actually we didn't have to do a thing (except bring them to the inspection). The information and mails are very transparent. You know step for step how the import proces works, without any hassle.

Erwin

Someone who is driven to help and knows his things! If you need help around papers and cars in Portugal, he is the one to connect to! Feel free to consult him but dont abuse his helpfull attitude and return value to his efforts!

Peter

Top service, excellent communication and fast and flexible!

Philip

Very grateful for the service Mathijs, everything went super smoothly, I recommend this service to everyone! Thank you very much!

Torben

First of all an enormous thank you is in order! Mathijs has been made the import of my car hassle free, transparent and with the best communication through the entire process.
My car is an older camper van and that came with quite a few challenges on finding the correct information and documentation for the import. For every hick-up on the way Mathijs figured it out and solved it all!

Before contacting carimportportugal I was looking at different service and trying it myself too. It is quite a challenge and I got turned down other places due to my type of car and it being from outside the EU.

Forever grateful to Mathijs and his team! Highly recommended!

Joshua

Mathijs presents specific and detailed information with kindness, patience and clarity. He helped us successfully complete many steps of the foreign car import process and surely saved us many hours of trial and error.

Philip

Car Import Portugal was an invaluable asset in the process of importing my car to Portugal. The vehicle's history of previously being imported from the United States presented unique challenges that I certainly could not have navigated without their help. Furthermore, Mathijs' warm personality and professionalism were evident throughout our interactions. He consistently responded quickly, providing peace of mind and ensuring a smooth experience. I'm thankful for his assistance and highly recommend his services.

Tina

Mathijs answered my question about car import promptly and, how it seemed to me, sincerely and professional.

Our Imports

Curious about what to expect when importing your car to Portugal? Check out examples of vehicles we've imported to see how the process works. These case studies offer insights and highlight important takeaways for anyone considering vehicle importation.

We’ll keep this section updated regularly to ensure the information remains current and useful.

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'How to Import Your Car to Portugal'

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The most difficult step of moving to Portugal... made easy!

What customers say

Sander

Dean

Lene

Patrick C

Patrick

Matthijs

Caroliene

Reima

Michael

Tim

Michele

Christine

Ralf

Harm

Eric-Jan

Erwin

Peter

Philip

Torben

Joshua

Philip

Tina

Our Imports

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Case Study 48 – Iveco from the Netherlands

Case Study 47 – Audi Q8 and Motorcycle from the Nether...

Case Study 46 – Tesla Model 3 from the Netherlands

Case Study 45 – Triumph Tiger 800 from the Netherlands

Case Study 44 – Two Vonk Electric Cars from Belgium

Case Study 43 – Bentley Continental GT Speed from Germ...

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Free download:'How to Import Your Car to Portugal'

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'How to Import Your Car to Portugal'