On October 9, the Official State Gazette (BOE) published the bilateral agreement between the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Honduras regarding the reciprocal recognition and exchange of national driver’s licenses. This agreement aims to facilitate the mobility of citizens of both countries, ensuring the mutual recognition of driver’s licenses under road safety conditions and in compliance with international regulations.

Starting November 26, 2024, the exchange agreement with Honduras will come into effect, and from that date, it will be possible to request appointments for license exchange. As with other exchange agreements, which are processed through prior appointments, applicants must present the required documents on the day of the appointment.

Key points of the agreement:

1. Reciprocal recognition: National driver’s licenses issued in one of the two countries will be valid for temporary driving in the territory of the other, provided the established conditions are met.
2. License exchange without additional tests: Holders of valid and current driver’s licenses can request an exchange for an equivalent license in the country of residence without the need to take theoretical or practical exams. However, for specific license categories (C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D, and D+E), a practical driving test will be required.
3. Authenticity verification: Before the exchange, the authorities of each country will exchange information to verify the validity of the original license.
4. Indefinite duration of the agreement: The agreement will remain in effect indefinitely, although either Party may terminate it with 90 days’ notice.

Competent authorities:

• In Spain: The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT).
• In Honduras: The National Directorate of Roads and Transportation (DNVT).

This agreement reflects the cooperation between the two countries in terms of mobility and respect for fundamental rights, ensuring the protection of personal data in the information exchange processes.

For more details, consult the full text of the agreement published in the BOE: Access the document.

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