Driving licences
Find the latest information and practical advice about applying for driving licences in Spain.
UK driving licence deal: How to exchange yours for a Spanish one
After 10 long months, the wait is over for UK driving licence holders residing in Spain as you are now able to exchange your permit for a Spanish one. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to go about it.
British embassy hails new UK-Spain driving licence deal
After 10 months of not being able to drive on Spanish roads, the wait is over for UK licence holders residing in Spain. The Interior Ministry has confirmed they will be able to exchange their licences and drive from Thursday March 16th.
Foreign drivers could get simpler way to exchange licence under EU proposal
The EU Commission on Wednesday presented proposals for new EU driving licence rules which could make it easier for people from non-EU countries to swap their licences.
UK - Spain driving licence deal: Britons urged to take medical exams
The British Embassy in Madrid has updated Brits in Spain on the latest UK driving licence negotiations, urging them to get a medical certificate in advance of an agreement.
UK driving licences in Spain: When no news is bad news
The UK Ambassador to Spain has given an update on the driving licence debacle, with nothing new to genuinely give hope to the thousands of in-limbo drivers whose increasing frustration has led one group to try and take matters into their own hands.
OPINION: Not all Brits in Spain who didn't exchange UK driving licences are at fault
Brexpats in Spain head Anne Hernández, who has helped hundreds of Britons in Spain get their UK licences exchanged for Spanish ones, explains how bureaucratic setbacks have prevented many from exchanging and why UK nationals should avoid so-called loopholes to continue driving in Spain.
Driving licences: How does situation for Britons in Spain compare to rest of Europe?
As UK driving licence holders in Spain wait for answers regarding another extension or a long-awaited deal for the mutual exchange of British and Spanish licences post-Brexit, we look at how their situation compares to that of their counterparts across Europe.
Brexit news roundup: All the latest info for Brits in Spain
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, news and concerns regarding Brexit for UK nationals who live in Spain. This week we look at charges for receiving parcels, passport stamps, and driving licence deadlines.
How do rules for exchanging UK driving licences compare for Brits around Europe?
Brexit is forcing Britons living throughout the EU to exchange their UK licences for an EU one in their country of residence. But the rules they face in each country are quite different and many may need to take a new test.
BREXIT UPDATE: Spain introduces new process for British driving licence swap
We have some important news for those Brits who have struggled to secure an appointment with Spain’s traffic department in order to exchange their British driving licence for a Spanish one before the end of year deadline.
Still haven't swapped your UK driving licence for a Spanish one before Brexit? Don’t panic
One of the preparations Brits have been advised to do before Brexit is to make sure they had renewed or exchanged their DVLA licence for a Spanish equivalent. But many have been having issues.