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Forum: Spain

Jun 25th 2009, 11:48 am

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Changing U.K. licence for Spanish -

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Posted By Fred James

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Mitzy was referring to a UK photocard licence.

As I said in another thread the rules are about to change in Spain to make it every 10 years up to 65 and every 5 years thereafter - a big...

Forum: Spain

May 15th 2009, 5:04 pm

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Changing U.K. licence for Spanish -

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Posted By Fred James

Re: Changing U.K. licence for Spanish -

No, according to the DVLA an EU licence can be exchanged even if it has expired.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/DG_4022562

Forum: Spain

May 4th 2009, 2:48 pm

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Changing U.K. licence for Spanish -

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Posted By Fred James

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Yes, that is true, but this temporary "licence" is only a piece of paper which it is unlikely that a UK car hire company would accept.

This is about the only example of where it can be a problem...

Forum: Spain

May 3rd 2009, 9:03 pm

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Changing U.K. licence for Spanish -

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Posted By Fred James

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Don't worry about the medical - you don't need one if you are exchanging your licence unless you are within a year or two of 70.

It can take some time to get the new licence which is not a problem...

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