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Online Driving Licences in Portugal: Benefits and Statistics

The Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) is the entity responsible for issuing driving licences in Portugal. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of applications and issues, especially through the IMT Online digital platform. With the increasing digitalisation of services, obtaining a driving licence online in Portugal has become an increasingly accessible and convenient option for drivers.

Annual Growth of Online Driving Licences in Portugal

Since the launch of IMT Online in 2017, the number of driving licences issued has grown steadily:

  • 201744,029 driving licences were issued through the portal.
  • 2018The number rose to 79,318.
  • 201997,913 letters were issued.
  • 2020There was a significant jump to 201,384 emissions.
  • 2021By 28 October, more than 250,000 driving licences had already been issued, surpassing the previous year's total.
  • 2023IMT Online registered a total of 345,877 requests relating to driving licences, the highest number since the portal was launched.
Online Driving Licences in Portugal

Sustainability and Efficiency: The Impact of the Digital Driving Licence

The transition to online orders has had a positive impact in environmental and logistical terms. In 2021, the digitalisation of services made it possible to save around 3.7 million kilometres in travel, avoid cutting down 67 trees and reduce the emission of 754 tonnes of CO₂. 

IMT Online: How to Apply for a Driving Licence Online in Portugal

IMT Online offers various services related to drivers, transport and vehicles, including the following:

  • Drivers: Revalidation, replacement and request for a duplicate driving licence.
  • TransportIssuing and renewing driver's tachograph cards, issuing taxi driver's certificates (CMT) and TVDE driver's certificates.
  • VehiclesRequest for a second copy of the Registration Certificate/Single Vehicle Document, requests for vehicle certificates and requests for changes to technical characteristics.

 

Online Driving Licence: Speed, Convenience and Less Bureaucracy

Orders placed through the portal IMT Online benefit from a discount of 10% on the applicable fees. In addition, the convenience of carrying out the process from home and the reduction in physical travel contribute to greater efficiency and sustainability.

Modernising Public Services: The Role of IMT Online

With the growing digitalisation of public services and citizens adapting to online platforms, it is expected that the number of driving licences issued through IMT Online will continue to increase over the next few years. This trend not only makes the process easier for users, but also promotes more sustainable and efficient practices in public administration.

The IMT has demonstrated a significant capacity to adapt to new technologies, providing Portuguese citizens with more accessible and efficient services. The continuous increase in the number of driving licences issued each year reflects not only the demand for legal driving qualifications, but also the effectiveness of the digital platforms implemented. This progress contributes to more sustainable mobility and the modernisation of public services in Portugal.

If you need a driving licence certificateMédico na Net offers a fast and secure service, ensuring that you have all the documentation you need to drive with peace of mind.

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Dr Alexandra Azevedo

Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409

Biography

Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.

She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.

Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.

Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.

Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.