Article: Exchanging a UK Driving License for a Spanish one in Tenerife

[Brian]

You can view the page at http://www.tenerifeforum.org/tenerife-forum/content.php?140-Exchanging-UK-Driving-Licence-for-a-Spanish-one

[babybadger]

Well done for doing it yourself and in Spanish, and thanks for the lowdown on the medical stuff, what age is the threshold?

[callaopam]

Well done for doing it yourself and in Spanish, and thanks for the lowdown on the medical stuff, what age is the threshold?

as far as I know, its 45.
Thanks for the heads up on this, we ar just about to start the same process as our photo will soon expire!

[henry]

too bad they don´t exchange american ones. thanks goodness i still have some good friends back in austin texas to do my internactional

[rotchie]

Since spending many months in Tenerife since retirement, I have learnt that passing the driving test in Tenerife is the most difficult in the world, as no-one has ever passed it!!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[skin12089]

ref post 3 you do not have to exchange your licence because you photo runs out but you may have a problem hiring a car in the uk

[Goldenmaniac]

as far as I know, its 45.
Thanks for the heads up on this, we ar just about to start the same process as our photo will soon expire!

No it's all your driving life not just from 45 years old, when you're younger its only every 10 years then the periods reduce depending on your age.

Spanish regulations regarding driving fitness medical examinations which have to be taken at various intervals dependant on age. Since 2006 these fall in line with European Regulations. Spanish licences will be renewed, whilst holders of UK and inscripted licences will only be required to take the medical test.

Vehicle Category & Age when renewal falls due click on thumbnail to see image

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[marathon9]

hello everybody,,