Professional training · TVDE
TVDE Course — Initial Training
Start your path to working as a TVDE driver.
- 50 hours
- Online + practical
- Initial training
What it is for
What you will be able to do.
To drive on platforms such as Uber or Bolt, you need the TVDE Driver Certificate (CMTVDE), issued by IMT.
This course is the mandatory training to apply for it. After the course you take the final IMT assessment and, if you pass, you apply for the certificate.
The course alone does not allow you to start working: you need your CMTVDE issued and to be registered with a platform operator.
Requirements
What you need to start.
If in doubt, talk to us before enrolling.
- A category B driving licence held for more than 3 years, with Group 2 endorsement
- For the Group 2 endorsement: medical certificate, psychological assessment and the endorsement itself — we handle everything at the school. The endorsement costs €60, plus the assessments
- Functional command of Portuguese, checked during the course (Law no. 59/2026)
- Identity document
- For the CMTVDE application: criminal record certificate for the purpose specified by IMT
How it works
From enrolment to certification.
- Enrolment
- 50-hour training
- Final assessment at IMT
- CMTVDE application
- Register with an operator
Programme
What you will learn.
The course covers the main knowledge needed to work as a TVDE driver:
01Communication and interpersonal relations
Passenger service, communication and handling everyday situations.
02TVDE regulations
TVDE activity rules, and the rights and duties of drivers and operators.
03Legal driving rules
The Portuguese Highway Code and traffic rules applied to passenger transport.
04Driving techniques
Defensive, safe and economical driving.
05Emergencies and first aid
What to do in an accident or if a passenger has a health problem.
06Individual driving practice
Practical driving training, included in the 50 hours.
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Choose your course date
50 hours · Online + practical. Promotional price for early enrolment (5 to 7 days before the start, depending on the course).
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21 October to 11 November
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23 October to 13 November
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Price
How much does it cost?
Includes: 50-hour initial training and training certificate.
External costs
€30 IMT fee to issue the CMTVDE and criminal record certificate, paid by you. If you don't have Group 2 yet: endorsement €60, plus medical certificate (€40) and psychological assessment (€60), done at the school.
TVDE — Initial Training
€190
- Early enrolment
- €190
- After the promotional deadline
- €240
Payment in cash, by Multibanco card, MB WAY or bank transfer.
Certification
After the training.
- Certificate
- TVDE Driver Certificate (CMTVDE)
- Authority
- IMT — Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (Portuguese Institute for Mobility and Transport)
- Test
- Final assessment at IMT or at a test centre authorised by IMT: 30 multiple-choice questions, each with one correct answer, in 60 minutes. Pass mark: at least 27 correct answers (Ordinance no. 293/2018, amended by Ordinance no. 344/2024/1)
- Application
- Through IMT Online, after passing the final assessment
- Validity
- 5 years
- Renewal
- 8-hour periodic training course before expiry
Frequently asked questions
Questions about TVDE — Initial Training
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Do I need to have held my licence for 3 years?
Yes. You must have held a category B driving licence for more than 3 years, with Group 2 endorsement.
What is Group 2?
It is an endorsement on your licence that requires a medical certificate and a psychological assessment, as for professional drivers. We handle everything at the school: the endorsement costs €60, plus the medical certificate (€40) and the psychological assessment (€60).
Does the TVDE course have a test?
Yes. After the course you take a final assessment at IMT or at an authorised test centre: 30 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. To pass you need at least 27 correct answers. Without passing you cannot apply for the CMTVDE.
Can I train online?
Yes, the theory part is online. The course also includes practical training.
What happens if I fail the test?
You can ask to retake the assessment within the period set by IMT. Talk to us and we will help you prepare for the next attempt. Check the exact retake period with IMT, as it may be adjusted by regulation.
Do I need to speak Portuguese to be a TVDE driver?
Yes. Under Law no. 59/2026, in force since 1 September 2026, the course now includes checking a functional command of Portuguese suited to the activity. The law does not set a specific level (such as A2): the criteria and procedure will be defined by ordinance. Until then, it is best to check the details with IMT.
What changed in TVDE law in 2026?
Law no. 59/2026 of 25 August came into force on 1 September 2026. The main changes: checking functional command of Portuguese in the initial training; taxis may also operate on TVDE platforms if they meet the same requirements; new rules on maximum vehicle age, with a wider exception for fully electric vehicles; changes to the identification sticker, in-vehicle video recording and data sharing; and adjustments to penalties and dynamic pricing. The 5-year validity of the CMTVDE, the 50 hours of initial training and the 30-question test already applied before and do not come from this law.
Which documents do I need?
Identity document and driving licence with Group 2 endorsement. For the CMTVDE application, also the criminal record certificate.
How do I get the CMTVDE?
Once you pass the final assessment, you apply through IMT Online and pay the €30 fee.
How long is it valid?
5 years. To renew, you take an 8-hour periodic training course before it expires.
Can I start working straight after the course?
No. First you need to pass the final assessment, have your CMTVDE issued and be registered with a platform operator.
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