Exchanging a UK Driving Licence Without Taking a Test in at Least 27 EuropeanCountries

Below is a list of countries where a UK licence can be exchanged without taking a test. Some have certain stipulations:

Austria. Belgium. Bulgaria.Croatia.Cyprus.Czech Republic.Denmark.Estonia. Finland. France. Germany. Greece. Iceland. Hungary. Ireland. Latvia.Liechtenstein. Lithuania. Luxembourg. Netherlands. Norway. Poland. Portugal. Romania. Slovakia. Slovenia. Switzerland.

Full Information from the Gov UK Website

This question was posed by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
Liberal Democrat Life peer Lords and posted on the UK Parliament Website.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what reciprocal arrangements are in place between the UK and each EU member state with regard to driving licences.

All EU/EEA Member States, except for Italy, have confirmed reciprocal arrangements for exchanging licences, confirming that a retest will not be required for resident UK nationals. Most of our agreements are permanent arrangements and a small number require formal agreements which will be concluded before the end of this year. Where these agreements are needed, the UK has secured interim arrangements with the relevant Member States. All EU/EEA countries have confirmed that International Driving Permits will not be required by UK visitors.

With the understandable concern amongst resident holders of a UK driving licence, again CAB asks. What news can the foreign office via the Spanish Embassy give to UK residents of Spain on the progress of a bilateral agreement with Spain?

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.