Car insurance for non EU licence holders
Jun 11th 2012, 8:51 am
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Car insurance for non EU licence holders
My husband and I are living and working in Spain, we're both EU citizens and have NIE numbers. My husband has a S African licence and I have a Canadian licence and we both have international driving permits allowing us to drive in Spain. We'd like to buy a car but can't find a company that will insure us as neither of us has an EU licence - does anyone have any info that would help us?
Jun 11th 2012, 9:29 am
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Re: Car insurance for non EU licence holders
I think the international permits become illegal if you are resident in Spain, you may be able to convert your licences into a Spanish one, though.
Jun 11th 2012, 9:55 am
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Re: Car insurance for non EU licence holders
You will only be allowed to use your licences for 6 months after you become resident in Spain.
Unfortunately there are no facilities for exchanging a Canadian or South African licence. You will need to take a test in Spain to obtain a Spanish licence.
Unfortunately there are no facilities for exchanging a Canadian or South African licence. You will need to take a test in Spain to obtain a Spanish licence.
