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\u201cIf you have a UK or Gibraltar licence, you can exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one without taking a practical or theory test.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou should do this within six months from March 16 or within six months of the date you obtain your residence, whichever is later.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter this your UK or Gibraltar driving licence will no longer be valid for driving in Spain. However, you will be able to exchange it for a Spanish one.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to GOV.UK, Britons who have missed the deadline can still apply for a Spanish driving licence. However, motorists will not be able to use their vehicles until they have had their application approved.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n They said: \u201cUK or Gibraltar licence holders who moved to Spain before March 16, 2023, and fail to make the exchange by September 15 will no longer be able to drive on their UK licence and will need to wait until their licence exchange has been completed to drive after that.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you move to Spain after March 16, 2023, you can drive using your valid UK or Gibraltar licence for six months from the date you acquire residency. We recommend you start the exchange process during this time.<\/p>\n \u201cExchange is possible after six months, but your UK licence will not be valid for driving in Spain while you await your exchange to be completed.\u201d<\/p>\n The Government warns drivers cannot use an International Driving Permit (IDP) in place of a Spanish licence.<\/p>\n Motorists hoping to exchange their licence will need to present a \u2018check code\u2019 from the DVLA. They will also need to bring documentation to their appointment to help process their application.<\/p>\n However, GOV.UK admits motorists have reportedly faced issues with the process.<\/p>\n They added: \u201cWe know that some UK licence holders with expired UK driving licences (primarily those over 70) have been experiencing issues when trying to exchange their licence for a Spanish one.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Department of Transport has been working to resolve this issue with the Spanish Government and can confirm that Spain\u2019s Traffic Authority (DGT) will be able to exchange expired UK licences, as long as they expired after the individual moved to Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n
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