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How Can Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Benefit You?

As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

Validity Eu Licences In Uk Post Brexit

Info from the UK Government. EU drivers visiting or living in the UK after EU Exit Arrangements for EU licence holders who are visiting or living in the UK WILL NOT CHANGE. Update 19.10.2020. The UK Govt website now mentions: Until the e

Northern Ireland Irish Driving Licence Paper Counterpart

Full information from the Irish government site below as not the same rules as the other parts of the UK. Keeping Driving Licence up to date.

How Can I Change My Eu Driving Licence For Spanish Permit?

There are basically three options: 1. Use the traffic centres. Trafico DGT link below with Information in English, French and German: DGT 2. Use a ‘Gestor De Automoviles’ rather than a gestor. 3. Use a medical centre who will renew o

Can I Regain Categories Lost When Changing Driving Licence To Spanish Version?

Yes you can. You would have to order a Certificate of Entitlement from the DVLA. The certificate will have a list of all the categories you originally had. Then go to Trafico in your area, explain the situation and ask them to rectify. You will

How To Check Points Driving Licence

Valid for all those with Spanish driving licences or foreign licences that have been registered at Trafico in the Registro de Conductores and now have got the NIE number of the owner printed on them. I tried it, it works perfectly when you use a

Uk Driving Licence. Must I Change The Address When Living Abroad?

No you cannot change the address on your driving licence when you move abroad. As long as your licence meets the requirements for Spain, it remains valid. You can voluntarily register your licence with your Spanish address with the traffic depa

Renewal Of My Driving Licence Track Licence

By using the link below to the electronic office on the DGT website, you only need to fill out your NIE number and date of birth once you have clicked the ´Servicio de Consulta´ link in the blue banner. DGT Tracking Licence

Resident Spain-can I Renew My Eu Driving Licence Back Home?

Many have done so by using a UK or other EU country address. The licence may be renewed but when you eventually have to renew in Spain, the DGT will be made aware of the fact just by checking residency and renewal date abroad. They will have the

Do I Need To Advise Dvla Of Change Of Address In Spain?

Expat residents from the UK frequently ask about the validity of a licence that has an old UK address. This is because in the UK, under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is a criminal offence to have a licence with the wrong address. In order to comp

How To Replace A Lost Or Stolen Spanish Driving Licence?

Update 28.11.2019 If you have a digital certificate, cl@ve Pin or Cl@ve Permanente, you can apply for a duplicate of your stolen or lost licence online. Other options. Use the drop down menu to change language. LINK WITH FULL INFO    

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