Any update regarding UK Driving license
Hi, does anyone have an update on the February extension regarding exchanging UK license to Spanish.
Hi, does anyone have an update on the February extension regarding exchanging UK license to Spanish.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:03pm
I enquired about an international license for driving in Spain, I own a car in Spain but don’t live there permanently, I was told I could drive in Spain up to 6 months before I would need one .
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:37pm
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ElaineR wrote on Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:03pm:
I enquired about an international license for driving in Spain, I own a car in Spain but don’t live there permanently, I was told I could drive in Spain up to 6 months before I would need one .
Hi Elaine,
There's no such think as an "international license", I think you're referring to an International Driving Permit (IDP) and, as you're not resident in Spain, you're correct that you don't need one to drive your own car here. However, for non-residents who want to hire a car in Spain, many of the car hire companies are mandating them for UK citizens, so it's worth checking before anyone commits to hiring a car here. Car hire companies are also mandating IDPs for visitors from the UK who don't have a photocard driving licence.
Kind regards,
Kim
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:40pm
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Hi Lynnpat,
There has been no further update since the last extension was announced. Currently, UK driving licenses for UK citizens resident in Spain become invalid from 6 months after gaining residency here, or 28 February 2022, whichever is the later.
Kind regards,
Kim
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