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NIE, TIE, padrón, EU registration, visas, and residency.

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Vacation in Spain

Short visits, entry rules, transport, places to stay, and practical trip planning in Spain.

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Healthcare, banking, taxes, digital access, and the key admin steps for everyday life in Spain.

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Driving in Spain: licenses, tolls, and speed limits

What this is for
Visiting drivers can use a valid driving license from their home country for short stays (up to 6 months) — EU licenses need nothing extra; non-EU visitors may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside their national license. Spain has both toll (autopista, marked AP) and free (autovía, marked A) motorways, and speed limits vary by road type.
Next 3 steps
  1. Check whether your license needs an IDP — most non-EU countries do (get one before arriving, they’re not issued in Spain).
  2. Know the speed limits: 120 km/h motorways, 90-100 km/h conventional roads, 50 km/h urban (lower on some city roads — check signage).
  3. Budget for tolls if using AP-marked motorways — pay by cash or card at toll booths, or via Via-T electronic tag if renting long-term.
Official links
Traffic Authority DGT — Dirección General de Tráfico Official Spain government website Traffic Authority DGT online procedures Official Spain government website

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.

Documents that often slow people down

Identity and civil records

  • Valid passport or EU national ID.
  • Birth, marriage, or partnership records where relevant.
  • Legalization or Hague apostille for many foreign public documents.
  • Sworn Spanish translations when documents are not accepted as-is.

Spain-side basics

  • Address in Spain and, when requested, padrón certificate.
  • Immigration appointment confirmation.
  • Correct EX form for your procedure.
  • Paid tasa receipt, often Modelo 790 with the matching code.

Money, health, purpose

  • Proof of economic means for routes that require it.
  • Health insurance or public coverage proof where required.
  • School admission, remote-work evidence, family link, or permit approval.
  • Criminal record certificate for some visas and residence routes.

Not every document applies to every route. The guide should help you narrow this down.

Official sources

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.

Last reviewed: July 2026