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What is ETIAS, and why could it be mandatory for you?
November 17, 2024
New EU ETIAS System obliges visitors from visa-free countries to get a prior travel authorization to enter the EU.
TIE card in Spain for UK citizens: Impact of the New EES
August 16, 2024
The EU authorities announced that the new EU Entry-Exit system shall be finally implemented in October 2024 on all external borders of the European Union. This will affect UK citizens who reside in Spain.
New EU Entry/Exit System to bring biometric border control and abolish entry stamps in passports
August 16, 2024
The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is due to start in October of 2024 on all external borders of the EU. The automated IT system will be used to register travellers from non-EU countries.
New arrangements for exchanging UK and Gibraltar driving licences in Spain (from 16 March 2023)
March 31, 2023
As of March 16th, 2023 Spanish residents who were previously unable to drive in Spain using their UK and Gibraltar driving licence will now be able to drive for the next 6 months. Agreements between the UK and Spanish governments…
UK driving licence is no longer valid for Spanish Residentes after May 1st, 2022
May 3, 2022
In continuation to our previous updates on driving in Spain for UK driving licence holders after the Withdrawal Agreement, it has been announced that from 1st May 2022, those who have resided in Spain for 6 months will no longer…
UK driving licence validity in Spain extended until 28 February 2022
January 10, 2022
Following on from our previous post, the validity of British driving licences in Spain after Brexit has been extended for the third time. Below you can find the updated guidance, case by case.