Worldway Comprehensive Report: The Spanish Traffic Management Center announced a new regulation on January 16: Foreign citizens holding a driver's license who have resided in Spain for more than two years, and whose driver's license has been valid for more than 15 years or is about to exceed 15 years, must replace their driver's license at the Traffic Management Center starting from January 19, 2015. Those who fail to comply will face a fine of 200 euros. Worldway immigration experts remind everyone to replace their driver's license according to the new regulations as soon as possible.
【Spanish Driver's License】
According to Spanish traffic law, driver's licenses issued in Spain must be renewed every 5 to 10 years depending on the driver's age. However, among foreign citizens legally residing in Spain, more than half hold licenses that are "long-term valid" or even "lifetime valid." Licenses issued in France and Germany are valid indefinitely; licenses issued in the United Kingdom are valid until the driver turns 70; and licenses issued in Norway are valid until the driver turns 100. Drivers from these nationalities do not need to replace their licenses according to Spanish regulations even if they obtain residency in Spain.
Now, this situation will no longer be permitted after January 19, 2015. The newly announced regulation by the Spanish Traffic Management Center states that foreigners residing in Spain must replace their driver's licenses every 5 to 10 years according to Spanish traffic law, with a fine of 200 euros for non-compliance. Therefore, starting from January 19, foreign residents who need to replace their driver's licenses can call 060 or make an appointment through the Traffic Management Center's official website. After review, applicants can obtain a Spanish driver's license valid for 5 to 10 years without having to take a test.
As a long-established capitalist power, Spain has strong national strength and is very attractive to immigrants. According to Worldway immigration experts, there are over 1 million foreign citizens in Spain who need to apply for a driver's license replacement. Worldway also kindly reminds everyone who needs to replace their driver's license according to the new regulations to do so as soon as possible to avoid inconvenience in daily life. For more immigration information, please follow Worldway, and for inquiries, call 400-138-2929.
