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Apply for an International Driver License for Catalan-speaking countries.

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A driving license has an absolutely different design and form depending on the country, its national language, and the region or state where it was issued. When travelling abroad you may find out that your domestic driving license fails to meet standards and is considered invalid. This would be an unpleasant surprise for you but you can avoid it by using to our services.

List of countries

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English-speaking countries
Curacao
American Samoa
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burundi
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
China
Cook Islands
Cyprus
Dominica
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Fiji
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guernsey
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jersey
Kenya
Kiribati
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Niue
Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine Autonomous
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Rwanda
Saint Martin
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somaliland
South Africa
South Sudan
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent
Sudan
Tanzania
Tokelau Islands
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
US Virgin Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Catalan-speaking countries
Andorra

The research was last conducted in February 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.

  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Andorra is set to become a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on September 25, 2024. [1]
    • Andorra does not appear on the 1949 Geneva Convention list.

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Andorra recognizes IDPs.
    • The validity term of the IDP recognized will be up to 3 years, as per the 1968 Convention, once Andorra's participation becomes effective.
    • The 1949 IDP (1-year) is not recognized by treaty, although local authorities and car rental companies may accept it on a discretionary basis if no other document is available.

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • For residents:
      • New residents must exchange their foreign driving license for an Andorran one within one year of obtaining residency. [2]
    • For non-residents:
      • Tourists can drive with their valid national license for the duration of their stay, typically up to 3 months. [3]

Source links:

  1. Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (XI-B-19)
  2. https://andorraservices.com/en/homologate-the-driving-license-in-Andorra/
  3. Official Andorran Government Bulletin - Decree 545/2022 on Driving Permits

Driving tips for Andorra:

  • Driving in Andorra is on the right side of the road.
  • The minimum age to drive is 18.
  • Seat belt is a must.
  • The maximum permitted drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
  • The speed limits in Andorra are as follows: 50 km/h in populated areas, 60-90 km/h on rural roads.
  • You are not allowed to transport children under the age of 10 in the front seat. Use an appropriate child restraint system instead.
  • Hands-free is a must.
  • You are to have a warning road triangle, spare bulbs as well as a reflective vest in your car.
  • The third-party insurance is a must.
  • In case of any traffic offense, police enforcers may ask you to pay a fine on the spot.
  • You are obliged to use appropriate winter tyres in winter.
  • We also recommend you to have a first-aid kit and a fire extingauisher.
  • Avoid night driving.
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Spain

The research was last conducted in October 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.

1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

  • Spain acceded to the Geneva, 19 September 1949 Convention on Road Traffic on 13 February 1958 (a). [1]
  • Spain signed the Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic on 8 November 1968 but has not ratified it. [2]

2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

A digital IDP version is not recognized in Spain.

Since Spain is a party to the 1949 Convention, it recognizes: [3]

  • An IDP issued under the 1949 Convention, valid for 1 year.

All licenses issued in the European Union are accepted. [4]

3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

  • Non-residents:
    - Under Spanish law, visitors on a 90-day limit stay or having a Schengen Tourist Visa may drive a vehicle in Spain if they hold a valid home country driving license and a valid International Driving Permit. [5]
  • Residents:
    - Driving licences issued in any Member State of the European Union (EU), and in the European Economic Area (EEA - Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) are valid for driving in Spain as long as they are current. [6]
    - Unless you are from one of the countries with a special agreement with Spain, you'll need to get a Spanish driver's license from scratch. [7]
  • For EU/EEA license holders:
    - A driving licence issued by a member state of the EEA is recognised throughout the EEA and can be used as long as it is valid. [4]
    - If your driving licence expires during a trip abroad, it automatically becomes invalid and may not be recognised in other countries. [4]
    - The exception is for those holding EEA driving licences issued in exchange for a non-EEA licence. [4]

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11
  2. https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence
  5. https://www.spain-traveller.com/en/international-drivers-licence/
  6. https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/en/Tu-espacio-europeo/derechos-obligaciones/ciudadanos/vehiculos/permiso-conduccion/validez-canje-reconocimiento.html
  7. https://practicatest.com/en/how-long-can-you-drive-in-spain-with-a-foreign-drivers-license

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Driving tips for Spain:

  • Spain drives on the right side of the road.
  • Seat belt is a must.
  • The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
  • The minimum age to drive in Spain is 18. If you want to rent a car, you must be at least 21.
  • There are the following speed limits in Spain: 50 km/h on urban roads, 90 km/h on public roads and 120 km/h on highways.
  • Children who are under 12 should be transported in an appropriate seat or restraint system. The same is about children sitting in the rear seats.
  • You are to carry two warning road triangles as well as a reflective vest.
  • Make sure you have a spare pair of glasses if you have eye problems.
  • You are allowed to horn in urban areas at night only in case of emergency.

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With the DLT you will overcome any language barriers and will be able to easily drive worldwide. It doesn’t matter what foreign country you are going to visit, as you can rent a car all around the world with the International Driver Document (IDD). If you are stopped while driving, show both your International Driving License (IDL) and your domestic driving license. You will also have a translation book and can show it if needed.

You need to fill out a simple application form and apply online if you want to get the International Driving Permit (IDP). We need only to obtain some personal information: your domestic driving license ID, your personal info, your address and a photo of you.

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