Post-Brexit rules mean residents need a Spanish permit within six months of arriving but many have not changed yet
Spain allows British residents to drive with their UK licence until 31 October 2021.
The previous limit was 30 June. The UK and Spain are trying to reach a long-term deal that could mean those who still have a UK licence do not need to take a Spanish test to change their licence.
Post-Brexit rules mean residents need a Spanish licence within six months of arrival, but many have not yet changed.
Those who successfully registered with the DGT traffic office before the end of 2020, if they intend to exchange their UK licence once residency is approved, have until December to exchange it without taking a test.
Interview with Javier Ortiz, lawyer and registered administrator