Application for an international driving permit

Update July 2019, several Trafico offices now offer ´Servicio Online´ where you can apply for the international licence online, with a digital certificate or Cl@ve, and pick up the licence from the Trafico office, without need for a prior appointment.

Further info and link to the DGT/Trafico electronic office. You can set the language to English with the Google translate option at the top right of the page.

HERE

If you hold a foreign licence in Spain, you need to register your licence first, before you can apply for an International Driving Licence. Info

HERE

Note: it says that you need to make a cita previa for ‘canje’ but I would suggest ‘tramite de oficina’ instead, as the waiting time for the latter is much shorter and you don’t want to exchange your EU licence for a Spanish one.

Note: you must be in possession of a valid EU driving licence to apply for an International Licence (if not Spanish – register first, see above) and you can only use it when driving a vehicle outside the EU.

Do you need an IDL when holding a Spanish driving permit, visiting the UK after 1.1.2021?

Info HERE

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.