Certificate of census registration (“empadronamiento”)
Recent photo on white background and passport size (32x26mm)
Completed official form (provided by the DGT)
To get a Spanish license by taking the test in Spain visit theDGT website ( Direction General de Trafico
An application should be made to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of the applicant’s province of residence a completed application form needs to be completed. The form is issued by the Provincial Traffic Headquarters.
For further info visit the DGT . The website is available in English
Drivers who live in Spain permanently can also obtain Spanish licence by taking a new test.
Check out our page on Facebook for Used Cars for Sale in Mallorca. With over 5200 members, there are regular posts to purchase your next set of wheels.
In Spain cars have to pass an ITV , which is like the MOT in the UK. This is done as per the year of the car and depending on what vehicle type you have and the purpose for the use of the car.
Hire cars have to pass the ITV every 6 months normally, as do some other commercial vehicles.
Servicios ITV – Book in a vehicle for ITV and then pay online.
English Registered vehicles can be transferred to Spanish plates if planning to stay longer than is allowed by the Spanish Laws.
You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) with you if you’re taking your vehicle abroad for less than 12 months. You may have to show it if you’re stopped at a port or while driving abroad by police / border controls.
Make sure your V5C has your current addreess.
You can apply in advance if you need to get a V5C or update your V5C before you travel. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) it may take longer than usual to process.
UK law still applies to a UK-registered vehicle if you take it abroad for less than 12 months. That means you need to make sure:
your vehicle is taxed in the UK while it’s abroad
you have a current MOT
you have insurance
You’ll also need to make sure you meet any international or national conditions for licensing and taxation.
Bringing your vehicle back untaxed
If you bring your vehicle back to the UK untaxed you cannot drive it back into the UK – it’ll have to be transported and a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) must be made straight away.
Contact the DVLA for information regarding a UK driving licence.
You an check what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car. View
Ministry of Transport Test – MOT
Once a car is three years old (four years in Northern Ireland) it must be tested each year to check it meets road safety and environmental standards.
Information and links to car hire companies in Mallorca.
Remember to bring your driving licence with you if hiring a vehicle. Many companies offer a transfer services as they are not all located at the airport.
Please see the information we have gathered regarding transport, which includes, ferries, air travel, local public transport, train and bus. Also information on parking in Palma.
Soller Train
Soller Tren
El Tren De Soller. Tourist train which provides a service between Palma and Soller. Travellers wanting to use this service can buy tickets at he station on the same day of travel. It is not possible to purchase tickets in advance.
Bus / Coach Companies
Discount Card – for Bus, Train and Metro Services for the TIB service – Intermodal
ticket price for bus curently €5.00 ( which is reduced to €1.00 per trip with the citizens card – You have to top the card up first – here is a link to the fares. The service is provided to the following areas …. routes
Tarjeta Cuidanana – Citizens card to enjoy cheaper bus fares on the EMT transport system. You can obtain one of these if you are Registered ( empadromiento ) in Palma.
Empresa Municipal de Transports Urbans de Palma de Mallorca
Customer service office , C/ Josep Anselm Clavé 5. 07002 Palma de Mallorca, (+34) 971 214 444, usuaris@emt.palma.es
There is plenty of underground parking in Palma, and there are blue zones, where you have to pay, and white zones, where there is free parking – if you can find a space !
There is an online app that you can use to pay for parking which is called MobiAppParc –
If you are a resident of Palma, then there is also the option of a parking permit. You have to be registered as living in Palma, and the car also needs to be registered at the same address. Then you can apply for the permit, which at the moment costs around €24 per annum.
To renew your residents permit – click here for more information.
