DGT (Direccion General de Trafico)
DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) is Spain's national traffic authority, which handles driving licences, including the exchange (canje) of foreign licences and the rules on how long a foreign licence can be used after taking up residence.
DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) operates in the Spanish National Administration segment.
DGT (Direccion General de Trafico): Core Facts
- Entity Type
- National traffic authority
- Full Name
- Direccion General de Trafico
- Founded
- 1959
- Newcomer Role
- Licence exchange (canje), foreign-licence validity and provisional permits
- Canje Fee Without Tests
- EUR 28.87 (car or motorcycle), 2026
- Canje Fee With Tests
- EUR 94.05 (specified categories), 2026
- Channel
- DGT sede or 060; digital route where eligible
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) compares
DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) is the national traffic authority working through provincial traffic offices, NOT a municipal mobility department or a public transport operator. Licence exchange is a DGT procedure; the NIE and TIE needed as residence evidence come from the Policia Nacional, not from the DGT.
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DGT (Direccion General de Trafico): Frequently Asked Questions
Which foreign licences can be exchanged in Spain?
According to the DGT, as of October 2026 a foreign licence can be exchanged in Spain only where Spain has an agreement with the issuing country, and a licence obtained after becoming resident in Spain cannot be exchanged. The DGT fee is EUR 28.87 without tests and EUR 94.05 where tests are required.
How much does the DGT charge to exchange a foreign licence?
As of October 2026 the DGT fee for a licence exchange is EUR 28.87 for a car or motorcycle without tests, and EUR 94.05 for specified categories that require tests.
Can every foreign licence be exchanged with the DGT?
The DGT only exchanges licences from countries with an applicable agreement, and the licence must normally predate your Spanish residence. Check your issuing country on the DGT canje page, since agreements can be suspended.
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