There has been some confusion around the exchange of UK driving licences
and whether you need to start the process by 31 January.
The information currently on the DGT website referring to the need to register
your details by 31 January would apply only to a no-deal scenario.
The UK is set to leave the EU with a deal under the terms of the Withdrawal
Agreement. In practice this means that the rules around the exchange of UK
licences will remain the same during the transition period.
You will have until 31 December to exchange your UK licence for a Spanish one
under the current rules, so there is no need to worry if you are unable to
start the process before 31 January.
However, don’t leave it until the last
minute – book an appointment on dgt.es as soon as you can. Remember you can
exchange your licence anywhere in Spain – it doesn’t have to be where you are
officially resident.
Once you have made the exchange, your Spanish licence will be accepted in the
UK when you visit and you can exchange it for a UK licence again should you
return to the UK permanently.
