Can I Use Blue Badge from My Own Country in Spain?

Note the latest update on the blue link “UK nationals and blue badge”

Update April 20 2021

April 20. Reminder to visitors to Spain and blue badge parking. There is still no response to the negotiations.

Negotiations are taking place about the recognition and use of UK Blue Badges in some European countries. Check with the embassy of the country you are travelling to. For the latest developments. In some cases, you will need to ask for further information locally”.

Update: comes into place from January 1. 2021. for UK nationals.

Please note a further update on the UK site.

UK Nationals and Blue Badge

Some visitors are still using the Blue Badge. We suggest you may wish to print out and carry with you, this Nota Verbal  TARJETAS DE ESTACIONAMIENTO PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD EMITIDAS EN REINO UNIDO      where the British Embassy asks that the Spanish government recognises the new version. This is not a note giving you any rights to use your UK blue badge.

Visitors to Spain using the Blue Badge from other EU Countries:

Please note that the Blue badge was standardised in 2009 so the same picture and format. if you have the older badge which may be legal in your home country, please check that it is valid abroad.

You may use your badge in all European Union and EEA countries. Please consider that the rules may vary so ask in each country you plan to visit. You may find this information at the tourist offices. Ask for examples of the notices for Blue Badge parking.

For rules about blue badge parking in Spain

For those from outside the EU, there is another regulation in place with regards to the reciprocal recognition of parking badges for disabled, since 1978, that Spain has implemented. Valid for those from all ECMT countries (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) and ECMT Associated Countries (Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and United States). The only condition is the display of a badge showing the international wheelchair symbol.

LINK HERE

Scroll down to Spain for relevant info and contact number in case you encounter difficulties having your badge recognised. Would advise to print the relevant info to keep with your badge.

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.