How long can I legally drive a foreign registered vehicle in Spain?
The legal period to drive a foreign registered vehicle in Spain is 180 days if you can prove you are not a resident. As of the 1st of January 08, the tax office class anybody who has been signed on the padron of more than 60 days a resident, if you are stopped by the police and you own a property in Spain you could be fined after 60 days even if you are not a resident. If you have not transferred your vehicle after 60 days of signing the padron you will pay import duty. If you can prove you are not a resident you can drive for the 180 days as long a you have a valid UK MOT, an up to date tax disk displayed and the necessary insurance.
