We have just applied to exchange our UK license for a Spanish Driving License and apparently they issue a provisional license or document until the full one is sent to you. My question is, can I use this provisional one to hire a car in the UK.
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My understanding is that the temporary licence that is issued is not acceptable outside of Spain.
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Gerry
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I was in this situation a few years ago when we changed our licences over. I had a car booked with eurocar in the UK. I called them and they said no way could i rent a car with the temporary paper licence.
Luckily our licences turned up in time for the trip.
Luckily our licences turned up in time for the trip.
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Bob
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Yeap. Cant be used. Only of any use if the guardia etc stop you
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Definitely cannot be used outside Spain - and don't forget Gibraltar is outside.
I had this problem a few years ago and just realised in time, although, naturally, the gestor said it would be fine!
I had this problem a few years ago and just realised in time, although, naturally, the gestor said it would be fine!
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Thank you to all for the quick response. Let’s hope it comes before we have to go back.
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You will not get the temporary permit until DVLA have confirmed your UK licence, and you go to Trafico to hand in your UK one, so as in a lot of things, timing can be crucial - go and see the ancient relatives while you still have the plastic!
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Must have changed the as we were given the temporary licenses immediately by the gestor who did the transfer.
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Bob
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I submitted mine via gestor in February and was given a signed and stamped paper copy of my uk licence as a temporary licence. In April having submitted the medical certificate as requested I then received a different paper temporary licence from traffico which lasts untill September and if I haven't received actual Spanish licence by then they will issue another temporary. It is an extremely slow process at the moment no doubt inundated with Brexit worries. I can't see anyone renting a car on the basis of a paper temp licence.
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That's because a gestor can issue one whenever he wants to. Trafico are a lot more picky about it.
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