The list, by region
| Region | Countries with an agreement |
|---|---|
| Americas | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay |
| Europe | Andorra, Monaco, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland |
| Africa | Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia |
| Asia | South Korea, the Philippines, Georgia, Japan |
| Oceania | New Zealand |
The list is maintained by the DGT and changes when agreements are signed or revised. Before starting, open the official country table: besides the country it states which tests apply in each case and which fee is charged.
EU licences follow a different route
Licences issued in the European Union and the EEA do not go through the non-EU exchange. The DGT states plainly that no examination is required for EU and EEA licences. Depending on the case, what applies is registration, renewal or replacement in the Spanish register, and a voluntary exchange also exists.
If you hold a Romanian, Bulgarian, Italian or German licence, that is the procedure you are looking for.
Which categories need tests
For most countries with an agreement, motorcycle and car licences are exchanged without tests. Lorry and bus licences normally require a specific theory test and a driving test, which changes the applicable fee from 2.3 to 2.1.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the United Kingdom have an agreement with Spain?
Yes. The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland appear on the DGT list of countries with an exchange agreement.
Does Ukraine?
Yes, Ukraine is on the list and is included in the DGT digital exchange service.
Does Russia?
No. Russia does not appear on the DGT list of countries with an exchange agreement.
I hold an EU licence, do I need to exchange it?
Not through the non-EU exchange. For EU and EEA licences no examination is required and what applies is registration, renewal or replacement.
Legal basis
- Royal Decree 818/2009, General Drivers Regulation, art. 18 on exchanging foreign licences
- Law 16/1979 on Directorate-General for Traffic fees (consolidated text)
- Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure, art. 14 on electronic dealings with the administration
Official sources
- DGT: exchange of foreign driving licences
- DGT: countries with an exchange agreement
- DGT: official catalogue of fees
- DGT: the digital licence exchange service
- DGT: authorisation of representatives, electronic register of powers of attorney
Written by Irina Klein. Reviewed by Elena Alonso Volostnova, registered gestora administrativa (ICGA Valencia). Updated on 22 de septiembre de 2026. This page is general information and does not replace personalised advice on your case.