To drive in Spain, you’ll need to carry your primary driver’s license as well as an International Driver’s Permit (IDP), and a collection of safety gear is required to help in an emergency, even though you are not required to have it at all times.
Can I drive in Spain on a UK licence?
Can I drive in Spain with a UK licence? Yes, you can drive in Spain using your full UK driving licence. But you must be at least 18 years old and, obviously, it must be in-date. Unlike in some other European countries, you don’t need an international driving permit to drive there.
What documents do I need to drive my car in Spain?
Driving in Spain checklist:
- Full and valid driver’s licence.
- V5C.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Passport/national ID.
- Motor insurance green card.
- Reflective jackets.
- Warning triangles.
- Spare pair of spectacles (for those who use glasses while driving)
Do I need anything to drive in Spain?
Visitors must be aged 18 or over and hold a full, valid driving licence to legally drive in Spain. Riders of motorcycles up to 125cc must be aged 16 or over. Driving licences issued in EU and EEA countries are accepted. International driving permits are recognised, but not required.
What do I need to drive in Spain from UK?
You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance. You may need to carry a green card to drive in other countries, including: Albania.
What do I need to drive in Spain after Brexit?
You will need an IDP to drive in Spain after Brexit if you have:
- a paper driving licence – green or pink version.
- a licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.
Can I drive in Spain with UK licence after Brexit?
Rules for driving in Europe
UK licence holders resident in Spain can now continue to drive using their valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2022. UK driving licence holders resident in Italy before 1 January 2022 can continue to drive until 31 December 2022.
What are 5 items that must be carried in a vehicle at all times in Spain?
Don’t forget you must carry the following 7 essential items in your car when driving in Spain in 2022
- Passport or ID Card.
- Driving Licence.
- Insurance Certificate.
- Original registration document (permiso de circulación)
- Ficha Tecnica/itv (Mot Certificate)
- Two warning triangles.
How long can I drive a UK registered car in Spain?
6 months
If you spend more than 183 days in Spain, then you are legally considered to be a resident. Hence, you are only permitted to drive a UK registered vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year. If you stay longer than 6 months: You must register (Matriculate) your UK vehicle in Spain.
Do I need an emissions sticker to drive in Spain?
Latest regulations for driving in Spain
Updated emissions regulations regarding driving in Madrid require compliance stickers. The easiest rule of thumb is just don’t take your car into the capital, especially as there are no provisions to sell these stickers to overseas-registered cars.
Can I use my UK driving licence in Europe?
Will my driving licence be valid? Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed. An IDP can be bought at Post Offices for £5.50.
Do I need an IDP to drive in Spain after Brexit?
Driving in Europe
You do not need an IDP to drive in the EU , Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: a paper driving licence.
How do you pay Spanish tolls?
There are two ways to pay for tolls: with card or cash manually, or electronically. On a toll road you are generally required to take a ticket from a booth when you enter the motorway, and then settle the amount of the toll at another booth as you exit, which will be determined by the ticket.
How do I get a VE103 form?
Drivers can obtain a VE103 vehicle on hire certificate by contacting their vehicle rental or leasing company before travel. BVRLA members can place an order for certificates here. Without the correct documentation, drivers could face long delays at the border or worse, risk having the vehicle impounded.
What do I need to drive in Europe after Brexit?
You do not need an international driving permit ( IDP ) to visit and drive in the EU , Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have: a paper driving licence. a licence that was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.
How do I get an IDP for Spain?
An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times. To get an International Driving Permit in Spain, visit Dirección General de Tráfico Provincial.
Do I need to change my EU driving licence after Brexit?
EU licence-holders living in the UK can continue to use their licence if it is valid, subject to UK licence renewal requirements. This means an EU licence must be changed to a UK licence at the age of 70, or three years after the driver becomes resident, whichever is later.
Do I need to change my UK driving licence in Spain?
If you have a valid UK driving licence
if you were living in Spain before 1 January 2021, your valid UK driving licence will no longer be valid for driving in Spain. if you moved to Spain after 1 January 2021, your valid UK licence will be recognised for 6 months from the date you obtained residence.
How much do tolls cost in Spain?
Toll charges vary depending on the length of the road. Some cost as little as a euro per tem kilometres whilst others can be twice that price. The AP-9 from Ferrol to Vigo works out at around a euro for nine kilometres whilst the AP-7 from La Jonquera to Valencia is around a euro for eleven kilometres.
Do I need to carry spare bulbs in Spain?
While there is no specific requirement to carry a set of spare bulbs, you do have to ensure all your lights are working all the time. Finding yourself in the middle of a country road on a Sunday evening with a faulty headlight or tail light could lead to a fine.
Do I need snow chains in Spain?
Although it is not mandatory to carry snow chains in vehicles in Spain, they should always be used when the R-412 sign is displayed on a road, unless the car already has winter or all-season tyres. Failure to do so could result in a fine of 200 euros.
