You can still use your Spanish licence in the UK for short visits, or you can exchange it for a UK licence without taking a test. You will be able to drive in the UK with your EU driving license until it expires, you reach 70, or until three years after you become a UK resident again.
Can you have UK and Spanish driving licence?
UK driving licence holders in Spain can continue to drive on their UK licence until 31 December 2021.
Can I have both a UK and EU driving licence?
UK photocard driving licences will continue to be valid while driving in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Do I need to change my UK driving licence in Spain?
“That means that those of you who were living in Spain before January 1st 2021 can continue to drive in Spain with your valid UK driving licence until April 30th 2022,” the British Embassy explained.
Can I drive in the UK with a Spanish licence after Brexit?
Drivers will not need an IDP to continue driving in the UK after Brexit. All you will need to carry is your EU/EEA driving licence. You must, however, ensure that you have suitable insurance cover in the UK. For advice, visit our article covering what to check for when you're buying car insurance.
21 related questions foundCan I exchange my UK driving licence for a Spanish one 2021?
If you moved to Spain after 1 January 2021, your valid UK licence will be recognised for 6 months from the date you obtained residence, or until 30th April 2022, whichever is later. Previous temporary extensions to the exchange period have ceased.
Can I change my UK driving licence to a Spanish one?
NOTE: At the moment UK driving licences cannot be exchanged for Spanish, unless the intent to exchange was registered at the DGT before 31st December 2020. The Brexit Agreement recognises UK licences as equivalent, however each member state has to put in place their own arrangement with UK for licence exchange.
Can you have 2 driving Licences UK?
In the UK it is not possible to apply for a licence if you already hold another licence. However, it's currently not an offence to hold more than one licence more generally. To comply with the Directive, we need to change the law to stop drivers holding more than one EU/EEA driving licence.
How long can you drive in the UK with an EU Licence?
Here in the UK, if your licence is from a “designated country,” you can use it for a maximum of 12 months from the time you became a resident, after which you must apply for a British licence. However, if your licence is from the European Economic Area, it can be used until the owner turns 70.
What do I need to drive in Spain in 2021?
Driving in Spain checklist:
- Full and valid driver's licence.
- V5C.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Passport/national ID.
- Motor insurance green card.
- Reflective jackets.
- Warning triangles.
- Spare pair of spectacles (for those who use glasses while driving)
Is a UK driving Licence an EU Licence?
UK driving licences are valid in the EU until 31 December 2020. From 1 January 2021 contact the relevant national administration to find out about the new rules.
Do I need international drivers license in Spain?
Spain requires foreign drivers who have a license in English to obtain an IDP prior to arriving in Spain. This driving permit is a requirement to drive in Spain, and without the permit, you could face punishment if stopped by law enforcement officials while driving.
How long can I keep my UK car in Spain?
If you spend more than 183 days in Spain, then you are legally considered to be a resident. Hence, you are only permitted to drive a UK registered vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year. If you stay longer than 6 months: You must register (Matriculate) your UK vehicle in Spain.
Can I take my UK car to Spain?
Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily imported into Spain for up to six months in any period of 12 months. In order to stay on the right side of the law, the following documents should always be carried: Full, valid UK driving licence. Proof of ID (passport)
Can I drive a Spanish registered car in Spain?
If you are non-resident in Spain but have a Spanish registered car, you may be unwittingly registered as a Spanish tax payer – meaning you are liable for changing your foreign licence to a Spanish one, and may face a hefty fine for not doing so.
Can a Spanish resident drive a UK car in Spain?
Once you´re resident in Spain, you can no longer drive your UK registered car, so you'll either need to switch the car to Spanish plates, or sell it and buy a Spanish registered vehicle.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Spain in 2021?
You will not need an IDP to drive in Spain from 1 January 2021.
Can I drive in Spain on an international driving licence?
Under Spanish law, visitors on a 90-day limit stay or having a Schengen Tourist Visa may drive a vehicle in Spain if they hold a valid home country driving license and a valid International Driving Permit. In other words, you need BOTH licenses.
How do I get an IDL?
The following documents are to be submitted to RTO to get International Driving Licence.
- Valid driving Licence & its copies.
- Recent passport size photographs – 3 Nos.
- Valid proof such as Passport & its copies.
- Proof of Visa and its copies.
- Copy of Air ticket for verification.
- Receipt for payment of fees.
