No longer living under the radar
Jan 5th 2021, 8:01 am
#16
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: No longer living under the radar
Also looking at my 1968 version it would appear to be valid for 3 years not the 2 I posted earlier.
Jan 5th 2021, 8:12 am
#17
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Joined: Jun 2017
Location: Alicante
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Re: No longer living under the radar
Quote:
Originally Posted by bolton wanderer View Post
You do not need an IDP to drive here for periods up to 6 months. "
That's slightly disingenuous because you can't be here for 6 months unless you are resident and in that case you should have a Spanish licence.
IDP's are available from participating post offices in UK BUT can only be issued on sight of the valid UK licence they will be issued to accompany so for those not in UK that makes it all but impossible to obtain one.
If you are going to quote my post please read it first and quote in context. I stated that UK residents don't need an IDP in Spain for up to 6 months. UK residents should not have a Spanish licence.
Yes, if a non resident stays in Spain for longer than 90 days they are required to become resident. A UK resident can only visit Spain for up to a total of 180 days in any calendar year in order to retain UK residency.
Originally Posted by bolton wanderer View Post
You do not need an IDP to drive here for periods up to 6 months. "
That's slightly disingenuous because you can't be here for 6 months unless you are resident and in that case you should have a Spanish licence.
IDP's are available from participating post offices in UK BUT can only be issued on sight of the valid UK licence they will be issued to accompany so for those not in UK that makes it all but impossible to obtain one.
If you are going to quote my post please read it first and quote in context. I stated that UK residents don't need an IDP in Spain for up to 6 months. UK residents should not have a Spanish licence.
Yes, if a non resident stays in Spain for longer than 90 days they are required to become resident. A UK resident can only visit Spain for up to a total of 180 days in any calendar year in order to retain UK residency.
Jan 5th 2021, 3:53 pm
#19
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Granada Costa
Posts: 10,904
Re: No longer living under the radar
The rule is that you do not need an IDP unless you do not have a photo card licence issued in the UK.
Article from the BBC 3 days ago with a link to the current UK Govt site which confirms that.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47459859
Please can we now finish with this discussion between just two members.
Article from the BBC 3 days ago with a link to the current UK Govt site which confirms that.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47459859
Please can we now finish with this discussion between just two members.
Jan 7th 2021, 10:06 am
#20
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Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 137
Re: No longer living under the radar
The rule is that you do not need an IDP unless you do not have a photo card licence issued in the UK.
Fred you are as clear as mud....try repeatng that with fewer negatives
Fred you are as clear as mud....try repeatng that with fewer negatives
Jan 7th 2021, 11:44 am
#22
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Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 137
Re: No longer living under the radar
Thank you ...much appreciated...yes Im happy !
