# How to Exchange Ukrainian Driver's Licenses for Spanish Ones: Step-by-Step Guide 2026 ![Exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones: TIE documents, Ukrainian license, and steps on the DGT website](https://vladcoche.es/blog/blog-img/40-obmen-prav-ukraina-ispaniya.webp) Good news: **exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones** is done online, without hunting for available dates (cita) and without exams. Bad news: one wrong step — and DGT will refuse, because it could not verify your license in the Ukrainian database. This article covers the full process of **exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones** — from OpenData verification to receiving the plastic card by mail. There is also a video guide for filing the application yourself. ## First Step: Check Your Ukrainian License in the OpenData Database Before gathering documents and going to the DGT website — one mandatory step. DGT verifies **Ukrainian-format licenses** through the Ukrainian government [OpenData](https://opendata.hsc.gov.ua/check-driver-license/) database. If your license is not there — the procedure will stop and you will receive a refusal. Go to the link, enter your license series and number, and make sure a record exists. If it does not — you need to resolve that first and add your Ukrainian-format license to OpenData: detailed instructions are in the article [What to Do If Your License Is Not in the OpenData Database](https://vladcoche.es/blog/articles/33-prava-ne-v-baze-opendata.html). **Important:** If time has passed since your first check or you changed something in your Ukrainian documents — repeat the check immediately before submitting the application. ## Documents Required to Exchange Licenses in Spain **Exchanging licenses in Spain for Ukrainians** requires a minimal document package: * **TIE (residence card)** — scan of both sides in one file. * **Ukrainian driver's license** — scan of both sides in one PDF. * **Medical certificate (Certificado Médico)** — original obtained at a certified driver medical examination center. * Certificado digital or Cl@ve How to obtain a [digital certificate](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXCtx3sDbmR) and [how Certificado digital differs from Cl@ve](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWUDeUtD-dR) Prepare PDF scans; each file — no more than **1.5 MB**. Files should look like this: [TIE example](https://vladcoche.es/blog/blog-img/40-tarjeta-identidad-extranjero-TIE.webp), [Ukrainian license example](https://vladcoche.es/blog/blog-img/40-permiso-conducir-ucrania.webp). ### Where to Get the Medical Certificate This is not just a note from your GP. You need a certificate from a center accredited by DGT. You can find the nearest one in two ways: * through the [medical examination centers section on the DGT website](https://www.dgt.es/conoce-la-dgt/con-quien-trabajamos/centros-reconocimiento-conductores/); * by searching Google Maps for "certificado medico de carnet de conducir" + your city name. Cost — usually around **€50**, but prices vary by center. Example of **informe de aptitud psico-física** at a CRC (form and fields may differ slightly): [Spanish informe de aptitud psico-física example](https://vladcoche.es/blog/blog-img/40-informe-medico-canje-carnet-conducir.webp). ## How to Exchange Ukrainian Licenses for Spanish Ones: Filing the Exchange Application with DGT When documents are ready — proceed to the online application. **Exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones** on the DGT portal. To log into your account — use Certificado digital or Cl@ve. ### Step 1. Open the Right Section Go to [sede.dgt.gob.es](https://sede.dgt.gob.es/), select **"Permisos de conducir"** → **"Canje de permisos"** → **"Canje de permisos extranjeros"** and choose country **"Ucrania"**. ### Step 2. Select Registro Electrónico On the next screen, click **Registro Electrónico** — this path lets you submit the application online without an office visit at the initial stage. ### Step 3. Select the Country Again and Click "Solicitar canje" On the next page, select **"Ucrania"** again and click **"Solicitar canje"**. ### Step 4. Log In You will need **Cl@ve** or an electronic certificate (Certificado digital) to sign in. Without digital identification, the online procedure is unavailable. How to get Cl@ve and what it is — in detail in the [Cl@ve guide for Spain](https://vladcoche.es/blog/articles/23-clave-ispaniya.html). ### Step 5. Fill Out the Application Form The form has five blocks: **Personal data** — pulled automatically from your account. Check that everything is correct. **Contact details** — enter a current phone number and email: DGT's decision notification will go there. **Residential address** — check especially carefully. Your permanent license will be mailed to this address. If the address is wrong — fix it before submitting. **Solicitud (application):** * Check the box allowing DGT to process personal data. * Enter license categories (for example: B or A, B). * Enter the date your Ukrainian license was issued. * Enter the series and number of your Ukrainian license. * **Enter the license expiry date:** if the license is indefinite — enter a date 30 years after the issue date (for example, issued 15.03.2005 → enter 15.03.2035). * Select country of issue "Ucrania". * Enter date of birth. * Select the nearest DGT office — you will need to visit it at the final stage. * Check the box confirming you have a medical certificate. **Fee payment (Tasa):** * Amount: **€28.87**. * Pay by bank card or IBAN. After entering details, confirm payment in your banking app if required. ### Step 6. Upload Documents In the next section, upload PDF files: TIE (both sides) and Ukrainian license (both sides). Other fields are optional. ### Step 7. Submit the Application Check the box confirming agreement with the terms and click **"Enviar"**. Immediately after submission you will receive an electronic certificate of acceptance — save it. Example **recibo de presentación** (electronic filing registration receipt) — a guide to what confirmation in the registry looks like: [recibo de presentación en registro example](https://vladcoche.es/blog/blog-img/40-justificante.webp) after submitting the application. ## What Happens After Submission: DGT Review, Letter, Visit After you submit, DGT begins review. This is where **Ukrainian-format licenses** are cross-checked through the OpenData database — the main reason the first-step check is mandatory. **Application review period — up to 90 days.** When review is complete and the decision is positive — you receive an email with further instructions. **DGT visit.** After receiving the letter you have **10 days** to come to the selected office. Bring: * original Ukrainian license, * TIE, * original medical certificate. **What they issue at the office.** The clerk takes your Ukrainian license and issues a **temporary Spanish driving permit**. It is valid for **6 months** and only within Spain. **Plastic Spanish license production time — up to 90 days.** During this period the permanent plastic license arrives by mail. After you receive your Spanish license, it is useful to understand [which documents must be in the car in Spain](https://vladcoche.es/blog/articles/25-dokumenty-v-avto-ispaniya.html), and also how the [DGT penalty points system](https://vladcoche.es/blog/articles/41-shtrafnye-bally-dgt-ispanii.html) works — with a Spanish license you are already in the Spanish system. ## How Much Does License Exchange Cost in Spain In money terms, **exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones** is always predictable: a fixed DGT fee and a medical certificate. The total consists of two payments: * **DGT fee:** €28.87 — paid online when submitting the application. * **Medical certificate:** about €50, but prices vary by center. **Overall estimate — about €80.** No exams needed: the procedure is based on an intergovernmental agreement between Spain and Ukraine. ## Common Mistakes When Filing the Exchange Application **PDF size.** Each file — strictly no more than 1.5 MB. If larger — compress via an online service before uploading. **Address.** Before clicking "Enviar", double-check the address in the form. If the license is sent to the wrong place — you will need to request a duplicate. **If you receive an error notification (subsanación).** DGT may send a request to correct data. Respond quickly — you have a limited time to reply. ## FAQ Do I need to take exams when exchanging Ukrainian licenses for Spanish ones? No. For categories A and B and BE, no exams are required. The procedure is based on an intergovernmental agreement — documents, medical exam, and database verification only. What if my license is not in the OpenData database? If there is no record in the database, DGT will refuse the exchange — verification will fail. You must first add the data to the Ukrainian OpenData system. Detailed instructions — in the article [What to Do If Your License Is Not in the OpenData Database](https://vladcoche.es/blog/articles/33-prava-ne-v-baze-opendata.html). Can I exchange my license if my Ukrainian license is lost but it is in OpenData? No. The original Ukrainian license is mandatory — you surrender it at the DGT office when receiving temporary Spanish rights. Without the original, the procedure is impossible. If the license is lost — restore it in Ukraine first. Can I travel outside Spain with temporary rights? No. The temporary permit (autorización temporal para conducir) is valid **only within Spain**. If you need to travel abroad before receiving the plastic license — obtain an international driving permit. Will my Ukrainian license be taken permanently? Yes. At the DGT visit you surrender the original Ukrainian license — that is mandatory. DGT sends it back to Ukraine. What if I made a mistake in the online form? If DGT finds a mismatch or missing data, you will receive a notification requiring correction (subsanación). It is important to check all fields carefully before submitting, especially license series and number, issue date, and address. How does the procedure end — when do I get the "real" license? The temporary permit is an interim document. Permanent plastic rights arrive by mail within up to 90 days. After receiving them, you are a full holder of a Spanish license. Can I check the status of plastic Spanish license production? Yes, you can see what stage your license is at: go to the link and enter your details. Check status on the [DGT page](https://sedeapl.dgt.gob.es/WEB_EST_PERSEO/busqueda.faces). Can I change the delivery address after submitting the application? No. After submission, as a rule, you can no longer change the address. I recommend tracking license production status, and when the status shows "Sent", check the mailbox at the address stated in the application. DGT sent my license but I never received it — what should I do? Book a cita at DGT of type Conductor. Order a duplicate with delivery to a DGT office. ## Video Guide: How to Exchange Ukrainian Licenses for Spanish Ones ## Need Help with License Exchange? The procedure is not complicated, but it requires attention to detail. Need help with license exchange or other car-related questions — I am available. 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