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Driving licence exchange from United Kingdom in Spain
Complete guide to reviewing a driving licence exchange from United Kingdom in Spain: documents, residence, price, categories and common mistakes.
If your licence was issued in United Kingdom, several points should be checked before starting the file: residence document, licence validity, categories and whether it is a professional licence.
For United Kingdom licences, the specific case, residence and licence date should be reviewed before preparing the file.
What we check in a United Kingdom licence
- Issuing country and whether it fits an agreement or EU/EEA framework.
- Licence validity and issue date.
- Residence document in Spain: DNI, NIE, red card, white letter or green card.
- Licence categories, especially professional categories.
- Match between name, surnames and residence document details.
Documents and details needed
- Clear photo or copy of both sides of the licence.
- Residence document or current documentary status.
- Contact details and WhatsApp.
- Information about whether the licence is valid or expired.
- Categories to include in the file.
- Psychotechnical test when applicable.
Price and categories
Fixed price per standard file.
For professional licence files.
Cases to review before starting
- Expired or soon-to-expire licence.
- Unclear residence or provisional documents.
- Red card, white letter or white sheet with work permit.
- Professional licence or several categories.
- Differences in name, surnames or document number.
How the process works
- Initial WhatsApp review.
- Confirmation of required documents.
- File and forms preparation.
- Payment before the DGT appointment.
- Filing by the gestoría.
- Follow-up of temporary and final licence.
Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom licence exchange
Can I start if my licence is expired?
It should be reviewed first. Not all cases are the same and validity can affect the file.
Is the price per category?
No. The price is per file. If several categories can be processed in the same file, they are included.
Do I need to go personally to DGT?
In files managed by the gestoría, filing is done on behalf of the client when possible.
What should I send first?
Licence country, residence document, validity, categories and a clear photo of the licence.
Does a professional licence cost more?
Yes. A professional licence exchange costs €315 per file.
How long does the process take?
It depends on appointment availability, validation and production. After filing, a temporary licence usually comes before the final card.
Useful links for this exchange
Check my case by WhatsApp
Send country, residence, validity and categories for an initial review.
Useful information for this country
Before starting the file, it is advisable to review the country that issued the licence, the residence document in Spain, the expiry date, the categories included and whether you still have the original licence.
It is also useful to check whether the price corresponds to a standard exchange or a professional licence, and prepare the documents before starting the file.