Can a foreigner buy a car in Spain?

To buy a car in Spain, a residency document is required. All foreigners should check the approval with their original driver's license.

Is it possible to buy a car in Spain if you are a foreigner? Spanish legislation on consumerism and guarantees in the purchase and sale of cars allows residents and non-residents to own a car in Spain.

It is true that buying a car in Spain is a simple transaction. However, in the case of a sale to a foreigner, there are a few nuances to consider.

What should a foreigner do to buy a car in Spain? A foreigner wishing to buy a car in Spain must submit the following documents:

• Official''Residence document.
• Document proving ownership of property in Spain.
• Housing rental contract in Spain.
• Number of Foreign Identification Number, NIE (this document can take several weeks to be issued).
• Passport or copy of passport.
• Municipal residence registration document.
• International driver's license.

Purchasing a car in Spain for a foreigner After completing the paperwork, the foreigner must follow a number of steps to finalize the purchase. First of all, if the car is a used car, it is necessary to check its debts, this information can be found in detail in the DZT.

Then, when accompanied by an advisor, the foreigner must''study the terms of the contract of sale, especially if he/she does not understand the language well. After studying the contract, it is advisable to evaluate the title transfer payments, which vary depending on the characteristics of the car. In addition, each autonomous community applies a different percentage, which ranges from 4 to 8% depending on the type of assignment. Finally, the change of ownership is carried out, this document includes the registration of the legal status of the car, which must be done within 30 days. At the same time, the seller must notify the insurance company of the sale. In this way, he is exempted from liability in case of possible violations and accidents.

Should a foreigner insure his car in Spain?''Compulsory civil insurance is a legal requirement for all cars in Spain.

The following documents are required:

• Driver's license.
• Vehicle technical passport (PTS).
• Receipt of payment for car purchase.
• Technical inspection of the vehicle (ITV).

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Procedures for driving in Spain if you are a foreigner If a foreigner owns a car bought in their own country, they only have to go through the procedure to drive legally in Spain.

For less than six months of stay, a foreigner is allowed to drive legally in Spain with an international driver's license or a national permit, so says Annex 9 of the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and Annex 6 of the Vienna Convention. He or she may also drive if the foreign driving permit has been officially translated into Spanish. International permits are recognized by agreements and treaties between countries.

More than six'. 'months of stay Foreigners belonging to the European Union or the European Economic Area can drive on Spanish roads with their original permits. However, other non-EU citizens must make an exchange of their permit for a Spanish one. If the country is not on the list of countries with current agreements, citizens will have to undergo a knowledge test and pay the relevant fees.

How do I exchange my driver's license? To exchange a foreign driver's license for a Spanish one, a citizen must submit the necessary documents to the Directorate of General Traffic (DGT):

• An application for conversion, which can be obtained from the Directorates General of Traffic and''on the official website of the DZhT.
• National identification document or passport (valid).
• Residence permit.
• Certificate on the adequacy of psychophysical abilities, for this purpose it is necessary to apply to the driving assessment center.
• Original and valid driver's license.
• A current photo.
• Written statement that the citizen is not in a court case, intervening or suspended from a driver's license.
• Written statement that he or she does not have another permit or driver's license.

If the alien is Korean or Japanese, an official translation of the driver's license is required,''drawn up by the consul or embassy.

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