Many Spaniards are already on their much-anticipated summer vacations. And it’s because after a hard year of work, we all need a few days or weeks to relax and spend time with family and friends without being connected to work. If you want to rent or drive your own car in a foreign country during the holidays, you need to know what paperwork you need to bring with you.
Inside of the European Union
Inside of the European Union, If you want to drive in the European Union or the European Economic Area which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, you don’t need a special permit because your Spanish driver’s license is good as long as it’s still valid. Remember that you can renew your card up to three months before it expires if it is about to expire. Don’t forget to carry your personal paperwork at all times (DNI or passport).
You can also drive in Andorra, Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Japan, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, Dominican Republic, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, El Salvador, Philippines, Guatemala, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Macedonia, all of which have signed international agreements with Spain.
But these agreements could change, so if you go to any of these countries, we suggest that you bring your Spanish international permit card with you. You could also go to the consulate or tourist office of the country you want to visit before your trip and ask if there is an agreement or if you need to get an international permit.
In the rest of the countries
In the remaining countries, You need an international driving license to drive outside of the European Union or the European Economic Area. You must also have a valid Spanish license along with your international license.
The international driving permit is only good for one year, so if you plan to move to another country, you should find out how to get a permanent permit there.
You can get an international driver’s license in two ways: at a Provincial Traffic Headquarters or through the DGT’s online office. use the DGT’s electronic office to do it. The surgery will cost you 10.51 euros.