Vehicle registration plate code for
Portugal
P
European Union·ISO PT
Example plate
P
AB-12-CD
Typical format: AA-12-AB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Portugal is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "P" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
P
ISO-2
PT
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Portugal
What does "P" mean on a number plate?
"P" is the international distinguishing sign of Portugal — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Portugal is PT.
What does a Portugal number plate look like?
The typical format is "AA-12-AB" — for example "AB-12-CD". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Portugal use the blue EU band?
Yes. Portugal is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "P" letters on the left.