Driving Licenses

Driving licences

• The minimum age required to drive is 18 years
• UK driving licences issued from 1990 and the photocard licence issued from 1997 are accepted in Spain. Licences issued before 1990 are only accepted if accompanied by an official translation into Spanish (available from the Spanish Embassy in London and the Real Automóvil Club de España  if the licence holder is already in Spain). UK Provisional Licences are not valid for use in Spain
• If you need to convert your UK driving licence to a Spanish Driving Licence,you need to go to Trafico in your area.  
• .The validity of your driving license is on condition that it is current and will not expire within six months.

Replacing or renewing your UK licence within Spain
You should bear in mind that once your UK photocard licence expires you will not be able to renew this with the DVLA if you are residing in Spain so you may wish to convert your licence over to a Spanish one before it expires. Similarly, if your licence is lost or stolen you will not be able to replace it through the DVLA if you reside in Spain.

Motor insurance regulations

Spanish insurance regulations differ from those in the UK. It is important to check carefully what cover your policy provides.