Importing a car from Belgium to Portugal (2026): diesels, Car-Pass and ISV
Belgium sells plenty of diesels and family estates at good prices, and every used-car sale comes with an official mileage certificate. Here is the ISV, what differs from Germany and what it costs to bring the car.
Short answer
A used car from Belgium pays the ISV in Portugal with the age reduction, like any EU car. A 2018 VW Passat 2.0 TDI pays about 2 123 € of ISV; a 2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI about 2 062 €. Add transport and about 350 € of registration. Count on 2 to 6 weeks after the car arrives.
What is different about Belgium
Since 2022 we have been bringing cars from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to Portugal.
ISV on typical Belgian cars (2026)
Our engine's figures on 14 November 2026, first registered in June of the year shown.
| Car | ISV in Portugal | IUC per year |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat 2.0 TDI, 2018 | 2 123 € | 241.50 € |
| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI, 2020 | 2 062 € | 241.50 € |
| Mercedes C 220 d, 2018 | 2 045 € | 241.50 € |
| Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, 2018 | 2 841 € | 278.85 € |
Pre-Euro 6 diesels with particulates above the limit pay a 500 € surcharge, reduced by age: on a car over 10 years old it comes down to 100 €.
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Example: a diesel estate from Belgium
VW Passat 2.0 TDI, June 2018, 1 968 cc, 119 g/km NEDC. The purchase price is left out: use the one in the listing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| ISV (70% reduction for 8 years of age) | 2 123 € |
| Transport to Portugal (TugaCarro reference, varies with origin) | about 1 100 € |
| Registration and title (reference) | 350 € |
| Costs on top of the car price | about 3 573 € |
| Annual IUC after registration | 241.50 € |
A worked example, not an offer. Compare the total with the same estate in Portuguese listings.
What we check before you buy
Typical mistakes with Belgian cars
- Expecting to drive the car on the seller's plates: they stay with the owner.
- Buying without a Car-Pass, or with one that does not match the odometer.
- Forgetting the particulate surcharge on a pre-Euro 6 diesel.
- Working out the ISV with the CO₂ from the listing instead of the papers.
See the full process in registering an imported car.
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What we do for you
We check the car in Belgium, arrange transport and handle registration up to Portuguese plates. Before the deposit you get the ISV, IUC and on-the-road cost in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth importing a car from Belgium?
Mainly for diesels and family estates over 5 years old, where the ISV age reduction is large.
Always compare the on-the-road cost with equivalent listings in Portugal.
How much ISV does a used car from Belgium pay?
It depends on engine size, CO₂ and age: a 2018 VW Passat 2.0 TDI pays about 2 123 €, a 2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI about 2 062 € (2026 tables).
What is a Car-Pass?
The official Belgian certificate with a car's mileage history, handed to the buyer when a used car is sold.
It confirms the odometer has not been tampered with.
Can I drive the Belgian car to Portugal?
Not on the seller's plates: in Belgium the plate belongs to the owner.
The car comes on a truck or on temporary plates.
Does a used Belgian car pay VAT in Portugal?
No, if it is over 6 months old and has over 6 000 km.
If it fails either condition, it pays 23%.
How long does registration take?
Usually 2 to 6 weeks after the car arrives in Portugal (TugaCarro estimate).
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