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Exchange of foreign driving license
Online verifiedCanje de permiso de conducir extranjero
Who needs it
Foreign drivers becoming residents of Spain need to exchange their driving license.
When needed
EU: can be used indefinitely, but exchange is advisable. Non-EU: exchange is mandatory within a specified term.
Where to get it
Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (DGT).
Cita previa
Yes.
What to bring
- •Original driving license
- •NIE
- •Empadronamiento
- •Photo
- •Medical examination (if non-EU)
Common mistakes
- âš Waiting too long, which invalidates the license for driving
- âš Not checking if Spain has an agreement with the home country
What to say at the counter
I am submitting a request to exchange my foreign driving license for a Spanish one. (Solicito el canje de mi permiso de conducir extranjero por el español.)
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