There has been recent debate on Facebook pages about whether UK nationals resident in Spain still need a valid passport to travel – even if they are in possession of a TIE. The answer is – YES. Citizens of EU countries can travel to Spain if they have a valid passport or National Identity Card.
Can you drive to Spain without a passport?
Passports are always required except for citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or countries that are members of the European Economic Area. In these cases, citizens can travel with a valid identity card (except for minors, who must have a parental permit).
Do you need a passport to drive to Spain from UK?
Even after Brexit, travelling to Spain remains easy. You need a valid passport and you do not need to apply for a visa as long as you do not spend more than 90 day in the Schengen area during a 6 month period.
Can I travel to Spain with my ID card from UK?
As an EU national, you have the right to travel to any EU country with a valid passport or ID card.
What do I need to drive from UK to Spain?
Make sure your car insurance covers you outside of the UK – keep proof of this with you. If your vehicle is registered in the UK, it needs a ‘UK’ sticker on it when driving abroad.
In summary you will need your:
- Driver’s licence.
- V5C registration doc.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Passport.
Can you enter Spain with ID?
Citizens of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may enter Spain with their national identity card or valid passport. Minors travelling with an ID and unaccompanied by a parent will need the authorisation of one of the parents.
What ID can I use if I don’t have a passport or driving licence UK?
You can use a UK birth, adoption or naturalisation certificate, but you must send it with one of the following: National Insurance card, or a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions or HM Revenue and Customs showing your National Insurance number – find your National Insurance number if you’ve lost it.
What documents do I need to drive to Spain?
Driving in Spain checklist:
- Full and valid driver’s licence.
- V5C.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Passport/national ID.
- Motor insurance green card.
- Reflective jackets.
- Warning triangles.
- Spare pair of spectacles (for those who use glasses while driving)
Can I drive in Spain with a UK license 2022?
Rules for driving in Europe
UK licence holders resident in Spain can now continue to drive using their valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2022. UK driving licence holders resident in Italy before 1 January 2022 can continue to drive until 31 December 2022.
Can you drive through Europe without a passport?
If you are an EU national, you do not need to show your national ID card or passport when you are travelling from one border-free Schengen EU country to another.
Can I enter Spain with an expired passport?
Under the Spanish legal system, entering Spain with an expired passport or ID card is not an offence. With regard to leaving, you must cross an external border (to a third country) at an authorised border post with a valid passport or travel document.
What forms of ID are accepted in Spain?
In Spain you need to carry any official document issued by your country with photo to identify yourself, so your Driving Licence as well as your Passport are valid, as long as the licence has photo.
How do I get an emergency passport UK?
You need to book a passport office appointment and pay online. You can book an appointment up to 3 weeks in advance. If you need a passport to travel urgently for medical treatment or because a friend or family member is seriously ill or has died, call the ‘Passport Adviceline’ instead.
What documents do I need to drive in Spain after Brexit?
Requirements for driving in Spain
- Valid UK photocard driving licence.
- Valid Proof of ID or National ID Card for EU citizens.
- V5 certificate.
- Car insurance certificate.
- A GB sticker.
Can UK residents drive in Spain?
Yes, you can drive in Spain using your full UK driving licence. But you must be at least 18 years old and, obviously, it must be in-date. Unlike in some other European countries, you don’t need an international driving permit to drive there.
Can Brits still drive in Spain?
The British authorities are still locked in negotiations with Spanish officials to clarify the recognition of UK-issued driving licences. Since May, Britons living in Spain have been banned from using their UK driving licences on Spanish roads, much to the dismay of expats.
Where can you travel without a passport from UK?
7 islands you can explore without a UK passport
- Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight sits just off the south coast of England and has been a popular holiday destination for Brits since Victorian times.
- Cork, Ireland.
- Jersey.
- Isle of Skye, Scotland.
- Isles of Scilly.
- Guernsey.
Can you travel in EU on just an ID?
On all flights a valid ID document (passport) is required, and sometimes also a visa. The European Union requires that the airlines can ensure that a passenger with checked in luggage, also is onboard the same flight. ID control is implemented in all EU countries.
How long does it take to renew a passport UK?
Processing times in the UK
Allow up to 10 weeks to receive your passport.
What can I use instead of passport?
Primary ID (submit one)
- Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card.
- In-state, fully-valid driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license with photo.
- Certificate of Naturalization.
- Certificate of Citizenship.
- Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
- U.S. military or military dependent ID.
What do I do if I don’t have a passport?
If you don’t have a passport, there are several other acceptable forms of identification, including:
- A U.S. passport card.
- A driver’s license.
- A DHS trusted traveler card.
- State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License.
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential.
- Border crossing card.
- A permanent resident card.