Driving licence

Moving to Spain

BREXIT

UK citizens residing in Spain can no longer use the British driving license

The Nomad Today 5/2/22

This measure does not affect British citizens visiting Spain for short periods , such as tourists or staff temporarily present in the country for work

Moving to Spain

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukrainians in Spain: work permit, driver's licence, free train travel

The Nomad Today 4/27/22

To date, Spain has granted temporary protection to 75,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war, which includes a residence permit and, for adults, a work permit and the temporary validation of their driving…

Moving to Spain

MOVING TO SPAIN

How to exchange a foreign driver's license for a Spanish one

The Nomad Today 10/22/21

Here you will find the information you need to exchange your foreign driving license in Spain, the requirements of the authorities and the links to the DGT web pages to book an appointment and…

Finland

INCLUDING TRANSPORT LICENCES

Finland to extend the validity of driving licences

The Nomad Today 5/28/20

Transport licences validity will be also extended in line with EU derogations.

Finland

Competition authority proposed €300,000 fine to driving schools for agreeing price rises

The Nomad Today 11/21/19

New driving schools opened in Porvoo were advised to raise their prices by 300-400 euros, so that the previously existing ones did not have to lower theirs.

Finland

How to get a foreigner's identity card

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

This is a small, easy to handle document and fits well inside a wallet. It is not mandatory to have one, but it can be useful for those who do not wish to carry the passport all the time. Especially…

Finland

How to exchange a foreign driving licence for a Finnish one

The Nomad Today 7/29/19

All driving licences issued by countries recognized by Finland are accepted for driving when people come as tourists or for a short period of time. But driving regulation turns stricter for those who…

Finland

Police get full powers to issue driving bans for drunk drivers

The Nomad Today 5/21/19

As of 1 June 2019, when amendments to the Driving Licence Act and the Fine Procedure Act will enter into force, issuing a driving ban will be added to the authority of the police.

Finland

A young woman passed a police car at almost 200 km/h in Hämeenlinna

The Nomad Today 5/14/19

The police imposed on her a temporary driving ban.

Finland

Mobile driving licences will be introduced in Finland in February 2019

The Nomad Today 1/10/19

The President of the Republic is expected to approve the bill on 11 January 2019. The amendments to the Act are due to come into force on 1 February 2019.

Tourism

Can I use my foreign driving licence in Finland?

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

If you are a tourist and you are willing to rent a car for your vacation or you have moved recently to Finland and you hold a driving licence issued at your home country, now the Finnish Government…