Can I drive in Spain with my foreign licence while I wait?
EU/EEA licences are valid in Spain. Third-country licences are usually valid only during the first months of residence; check the DGT's official exchange page for your country.
Guide · 2026
Exchanging a foreign driving licence: how to get the DGT appointment
Exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Spanish one is done at the Traffic office and always needs an appointment (even people over 65 cannot do it without one). EU/EEA, Andorra, Korea, Japan, Monaco and Switzerland licences are exchanged directly; treaty-country licences start online and finish in person once the office calls you in.
What to bring
- The original valid licence and a valid ID (DNI, NIE or passport with residence).
- Proof of legal residence in Spain.
- A medical certificate from a Driver Recognition Centre where the licence requires it, and one recent photo (32 × 26 mm).
- Proof of fee payment and, for licences not in Spanish, an official translation.
Getting the slot
Exchange slots are among the scarcest: they open per office under the “Canjes” area and go within minutes. We watch every Traffic office in your province and book the moment one appears; we message you on WhatsApp with the PDF receipt.
Can't find an appointment? We'll find it for you
Slots free up during the day through cancellations and go within minutes. We watch the official calendar non-stop, book in your name the moment one appears and message you on WhatsApp. You only pay if we get it.
Full official requirements on the procedure page: Licence exchange — EU / treaty countries
Clear price
€4.99per appointment
+€5.00 for one or more specific offices
You only pay if we get your appointment
Ready to get your appointment?
The first active request charges nothing up front: you pay the management fee only if we get your appointment. Each extra active request costs €5.00 up front (non-refundable).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can the exchange be done without an appointment?
No. Treaty-country exchanges require verifying the licence with the issuing country and always need an appointment.
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