Spanish Registered LHD Specialists

Visiting Spain (Tourists & Holiday Homes)

If you are a non-resident visiting or owning a holiday home:

• The 6-Month Rule: You can drive your foreign-plated car for up to 183 days in a calendar year.
• Legal Requirements: The car must remain legal (taxed, insured, and MOT'd) in its home country.
• Permanent Options: If you wish to purchase a Spanish car or permanently import an LHD for your holiday home, you may do so as a non-resident provided you have the required documents (NIE, Padron, or House Deeds).
• Who this is for: EU and Non-EU citizens who are not becoming Spanish residents but want a vehicle kept in Spain.

Moving to Spain (New Residents)

If you are becoming a Spanish resident, you have several flexible options to get on the road legally:

• Bring Your Current Car: You must start the "Matriculación" (Spanish registration) process within 30 to 60 days of receiving your residency.
• Import an EU Registered Car: We can source or help you import an LHD vehicle from anywhere in the EU (Germany, France, etc.) and handle the full Spanish registration for you.
• Buy on Spanish Plates: You can purchase any of our Spanish-registered stock immediately. You just need your NIE and a fresh Padron (Town Hall certificate).
• UK Special Case (DUA): For UK cars, we handle the Customs documents. If you've owned the car for 6+ months, we can often secure Tax Exemption as part of your "Change of Residency."

Essential Documentation

To register a vehicle in your name in Spain, you will need to provide:

• Identity: A valid **NIE** (Foreigner ID) or **TIE** (Residency Card). Spanish nationals require a **DNI**.
• Proof of Address: A recent **Certificado de Empadronamiento** (issued by your local Town Hall/Ayuntamiento).
• Alternative Address Proof: In some cases, a **Rental Contract**, **Nota Simple**, or **House Deeds (Escritura)** can be used.
• Non-EU Visas: If you are from outside the EU, we will need a copy of your TIE or valid visa.

Note: For Spanish-bought cars, dealers almost always insist on a fresh Padron certificate from the last 3 months.

Non-EU Imports (US / Middle East)

Importing a vehicle from outside the European Union (e.g., USA, UAE, Japan) is more restrictive:

• The Euro 6 Rule: To be eligible for Spanish registration, most non-EU vehicles must meet **Euro 6 emission standards**.
• Technical Modifications: Lighting and signals often need adapting to EU standards before the ITV inspection.
• Homologation: Vehicles without a European Certificate of Conformity (CoC) require a "Ficha Técnica Reducida."

Don't worry—we handle the technical reports and customs clearance for you.