Can I keep my UK driving Licence if I live abroad?

You cannot. Sorry, the other answers are confused. Drivers licenses must be issued by the country of residence. If you do not reside permanently in the UK you cannot apply for or renew a UK license, and you’re actually supposed to surrender your U.K. license if it’s still valid.

Do you have to be a UK resident to have a UK driving Licence?

How to Exchange Your Driver’s License for a British Driving License. To exchange your license, you must meet the following conditions: You must be a resident of Great Britain, i.e. have lived for at least 183 days at a permanent address in the country between April 6 and April 5 the following year (the tax year).

Can I keep my UK driving Licence if I live in Spain?

To drive in Spain as a resident after the end of the transition period (December 31, 2020), it is necessary to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one. A UK-issued driving licence will be valid for only 6 months after the arrival to Spain (or 10 months from January 1, 2021).

Do you have to tell DVLA if you move abroad?

You must tell DVLA if you’re taking your vehicle out of the UK, including to the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey), Isle of Man or Ireland, for 12 months or more. Include a letter if you’ve moved abroad and want your vehicle tax refund (if you’re entitled to one) sent to your new address.

What happens if I don’t renew my UK driving Licence?

Motorists must renew their photocard licence when it expires. If they fail to renew their licence they will be breaking the law and risk a fine of up to £1,000. Once DVLA has received the driver’s application, the new licence should be back with them within 3 weeks.

Is an Isle of Man driving licence a UK licence?

You’re allowed to drive in the United Kingdom for a year if your international driving licence was issued in Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man or a ‘designated country’. What’s a designated country? Designated countries are those whose driving test standards are considered comparable to those of the UK.

Can you get a UK driving licence?

In order to apply for a replacement driving licence you will need to be a resident of Great Britain and not be disqualified from driving for any reason. You will need a valid UK passport or other form of identity, your National Insurance number and the addresses you lived at in the last three years.

How long can I drive a UK car in Europe?

Many UK insurers offer a maximum of 90 days of full cover in Europe, thereafter basic 3rd party cover only. Some may offer longer, for an increased premium, and there are also some Spanish insurers who will cover vehicles on UK plates.

Am I insured if my licence has expired?

Not only can you be fined and receive a criminal record, but the offence is usually charged alongside the offence of driving with no insurance, as an expired driving licence invalidates any insurance cover.