Obtain a Spanish license FAQ's
What are the advantages of changing my foreign driving licence for a Spanish one?
What happens if my foreign licence is lost, stolen or expires?
Can I keep my foreign licence as well as applying for a Spanish one?
Can I take my driving test in Spain?
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| What are the advantages of changing my foreign driving licence for a Spanish one? |
| Even if your foreign licence is in date, if you have not kept up with the medicals required in Spain, in the eyes of the Spanish authorities your licence will have “expired”. Therefore you will be driving illegally with no valid insurance. By changing your licence for a Spanish one you will be sent reminders of when medicals are due. |
| What happens if my foreign licence is lost, stolen or expires? |
| If you decide to take
out a policy with us, you'll need to provide evidence of your no claim
discount, which must have been earned on a private car insurance policy.
This is the original of your most recent insurance document from any
insurer that shows the number of years' no claim discount you've earned,
the expiry date of your last insurance policy and any claims you've made.
Usually this is one of the documents in your renewal invitation from your
last insurer.
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| Can I keep my foreign licence as well as applying for a Spanish one? |
| No. When you apply for a Spanish licence the Spanish authorities inform the overseas authorities where your licence was issued. Some people have been known to inform the DVLA that their licence has been lost and request a replacement. You are strongly advised not to do this as the Spanish authorities will inform the DVLA that you have applied for a Spanish licence, and if you were to drive in the UK and have an accident you would not hold a valid licence. |
| Can I take my driving test in Spain? |
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Once you reach the age of 18 you are legally allowed to take driving lessons. However you must pass the theory test before you can take practical lessons which can only be done with a certified instructor. The theory test is available in English, although most schools do not speak English. Please contact us for information. |