Driving in Spain

Hi everyone

I am in the process of buying a car, and wanted to know what I will need to drive legally after the 12th of April (date subject to change) say no more.

I have read that we may need an International Driving Permit (1949), if so, is there anyway of getting one of these in Spain?

Finally what are you all doing?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Pete

You have to get these at a Post Office n the UK. I believe they last for a year.

Most residents have, or are, converting their UK license to Spanish

Glassful

Thanks for your response, unfortunately still waiting for an appointment to sort out my residencey (I live in hope), so can’t change my Licence yet.
Pete

Pete if you have the A4 green paper for your NIE and have lived in Spain legally for more than 5 years then you have Permanent Residency.

If you need an International Driving Licence someone else can apply for it at a Post Office in UK

Thanks JPEG

Only been here a year, will try to get my son to get one in the UK, good idea thanks.

Pete

You have to turn up in person at a Post Office in UK to get an IDP.
However, don't panic as nobody yet knows if we'll need on or not.

Thanks Marcliff

Wait and see I guess.

Pete

IDP applications at post offices MUST be done in person.

What you need when applying

Full valid UK driving licence - photocard or an older paper licence
A passport standard photograph - a recent true likeness of the applicant (see FAQs)
The £5.50 application fee (cash or debit / credit card)
Original valid passport as proof of identification, if presenting an older paper version licence

Note: not all post offices offer the service.

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/international-driving-permit

You are also supposed to be UK resident BTW.

Thanks for your comprehensive reply.

Pete

Post Office will allow a IDL to be bought by a family member