News

• Operation “Smartphone, Smartdrive” in Portugal

  The National Republican Guard (GNR), from 11 to 17 February, will be increasing the inspection of the use of mobile phones while driving, with the objective of preventing road accidents and increasing the feeling of safety for road users. Distracted driving is a risk factor that has been the...Read More

  11-Feb-2020

• News on Residents Rights and Freedom of Movement for Holiday Home Owners in Spain

  The UK will exit the EU with a Withdrawal Agreement on Friday January 31. 2020. United kingdom nationals (UKNS) and their non-EU family members who are legally residing in Spain before the end of the transition period of December 31, 2020 should maintain the right to reside and work in Spain...Read More

  30-Jan-2020

• New vehicle registration numbers to start in March

  The current vehicle registration numbers format in Portugal is expected to end by the end of February, starting a new series with two groups of two letters with two digits in the middle, which will last for about 45 years, the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) reported. In a stateme...Read More

  21-Jan-2020

• Portugal top for retirees

  Portugal has been voted as the best place to retire in 2020 thanks to the low cost of living, climate and healthcare system in the country detailed in the latest report by International Living. The Annual Global Retirement Index from International Living highlights destinations from around t...Read More

  10-Jan-2020

• How long can I use my driving licence issued in a non-European country in Spain?

  Six months from when you acquire the right of residence in Spain. In the meantime you have two options; - If there is a swap agreement between your country and Spain, you must make an appointment in the nearest Traffic Office. - If there is not, you should sign up in a Driving School and...Read More

  08-Jan-2020

• New low emissions zone comes into force in Barcelona

  A low emissions zone within Barcelona's ring roads came into effect on new year's day. It covers an area of more than 95 square kilometres which includes Barcelona and the municipalities adjacent to the ring roads, where traffic of the most polluting vehicles will be restricted. The measures...Read More

  02-Jan-2020

• Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

  The opening hours of our Ibex offices over the festive period are detailed below. Albox 23 December:- Open 10am to 3pm 24 December:- Open 9am to 1pm 25, 26 & 27 December:- Closed 30 December:- Open 10am to 2pm 31 December:- Closed 1 January:- Closed 2 & 3 ...Read More

  17-Dec-2019

• Online booking for ID cards now available in Portugal

  A protocol signed Friday in Lisbon will allow the State Booking Centre to operate an online scheduling service via the ePortugal Portal, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) informed. The aim of this protocol, signed by the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN), the Institute of Financial Managem...Read More

  09-Dec-2019

• Portugal voted ‘Best Destination in the World’ for third year running at WTA tourism oscars

  It’s a hat trick! Portugal has once again been voted the best place to visit on holiday for the third year running at the World Travel Awards. It picked up the gong for Best Tourism Destination in the World at a World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony on Thursday in Oman. Portugal al...Read More

  03-Dec-2019

• Portuguese Highway Prevention launches new awareness campaign

  Drivers in Portugal are among the drivers who use their mobile phones the most while driving (74%), including hands-free use, a study has revealed. The study 'Global Driving Safety Survey', developed by Libety Seguros and with the collaboration of the Portuguese Highway Prevention (PRP), cov...Read More

  25-Nov-2019