International Driving Permit

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official translation of your licence into several languages. It does not replace your licence: you present both together.

Who needs one in Spain

You do not need one if your licence is from an EU or EEA country. Nor for UK licences, which remain valid in Spain for tourist stays after Brexit.

You usually do need one for licences from non-EU countries that are not in the Latin alphabet or where no bilateral agreement exists. If you are unsure about your case, write to us before booking.

Where to get one

You apply in the country that issued your licence, not in Spain, and it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. You cannot arrange it once you have arrived.

How we do it at Neptuno

We deal with British, German, Dutch and Scandinavian customers every day, so we know which paperwork applies in each case. If your licence is from outside the EU, ask us before booking and we will confirm.