Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Information and questions about driving in Andalucia, buying or importing cars and motorbikes plus legal issues surrounding taxes and licenses.
Pamela1
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 2542
Joined: Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:30 am
Location: Co Durham/ Granada Province

Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby Pamela1 » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:29 pm

Some brits living in Spain will be happy that this is now resolved. Also those coming on Golden/NLV visas can relax knowing they don't have to take a driving test.Progress at last.

User avatar
costakid
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 5754
Joined: Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:55 am
Location: malaga este

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby costakid » Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:23 pm

Now sort the 90 in 180 please. Not holding my breath Pamela

User avatar
Wicksey
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 5879
Joined: Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:21 pm
Location: Axarquia coast

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby Wicksey » Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:56 pm

costakid wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:23 pm Now sort the 90 in 180 please. Not holding my breath Pamela
How could Spain do that as it's a Schengen rule? I know it has affected many people who can no longer spend the winters here (or France, Italy etc), but surely it would have to be a change throughout the Schengen countries unless Spain had some sort of separate visa arrangement?

User avatar
costakid
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 5754
Joined: Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:55 am
Location: malaga este

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby costakid » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:41 pm

Wicksey wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:56 pm
costakid wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:23 pm Now sort the 90 in 180 please. Not holding my breath Pamela
How could Spain do that as it's a Schengen rule? I know it has affected many people who can no longer spend the winters here (or France, Italy etc), but surely it would have to be a change throughout the Schengen countries unless Spain had some sort of separate visa arrangement?
I know it’s a Schengen rule and thats why Spaniards can come to the UK for 180 days in one trip. Spain would like to sort something out but cant while they are members of Schengen.

Pamela1
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 2542
Joined: Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:30 am
Location: Co Durham/ Granada Province

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby Pamela1 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:46 pm

costakid wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:23 pm Now sort the 90 in 180 please. Not holding my breath Pamela
I know what you mean costakid, i think there will be many people who would like that to happen.

User avatar
spanish_lad
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 6218
Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Alhaurin el Grande since 99, cartama campo since 2022

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby spanish_lad » Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:31 pm

Pamela1 wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:29 pm Some brits living in Spain will be happy that this is now resolved. Also those coming on Golden/NLV visas can relax knowing they don't have to take a driving test.Progress at last.
How long does it last ? The majorca bullatin has said that it expires on the 15th of September?

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/is ... blems.html
Alhaurin el Grande since 99, working at the airport since 2011.

El Cid
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 16058
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:42 pm
Location: La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby El Cid » Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:36 pm

September 15 is the last day across Spain. If you don't get it in the queue by then the only option is a full Spanish driving test.

Sid

User avatar
spanish_lad
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 6218
Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Alhaurin el Grande since 99, cartama campo since 2022

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby spanish_lad » Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:57 pm

now another forum has said that it can still be done after that date, BUT you are not permitted to drive on your UK licence after that date, while waiting for the spanish licence to come through.

I am waiting for a source of the information.
Alhaurin el Grande since 99, working at the airport since 2011.

El Cid
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 16058
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:42 pm
Location: La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby El Cid » Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:16 pm

I have checked the guidance and, yes, you still have the option to exchange, but it could take some time and meanwhile you cannot drive on your UK licence.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-s ... g-in-spain

Sid

User avatar
spanish_lad
Andalucia Guru
Posts: 6218
Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Alhaurin el Grande since 99, cartama campo since 2022

Re: Spain approves driving licence deal with Uk

Postby spanish_lad » Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:44 am

That was the website that they quoted Cid.
Alhaurin el Grande since 99, working at the airport since 2011.


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot] and 10 guests