The institution offers license renewal and duplication services, as well as facilitating the procedures for exchanging them for the Spanish permit, a requirement to access certain job opportunities
MADRID, SPAIN.– More than 2,000 Dominicans residing in Spain have used the services of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant) during the first ten months of 2026 to renew, obtain duplicates and carry out procedures related to the exchange of their driver's licenses for the Spanish permit.
According to the institution, these facilities allow citizens to keep their documentation up to date without having to travel to the Dominican Republic, thus reducing the difficulties associated with carrying out these procedures from abroad.
Likewise, having a valid driving license in Spanish territory is one of the requirements to perform certain work activities related to passenger transport, taxi services, goods distribution and other occupations that require driving vehicles.
Exchanging licenses facilitates access to jobs in Spain
Intrant explained that the services are primarily aimed at Dominicans who need to renew their documents, including those whose permits have expired and who need to complete the corresponding procedures before requesting their conversion to the Spanish format.
In that regard, the entity noted that the Spanish Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) uses the data provided by its offices to verify the documentation submitted during the exchange process.
This procedure allows applicants to move forward in obtaining the Spanish permit, provided they comply with the conditions and provisions established by the authorities of that country.
Similarly, the institution, headed by Juan Manuel Méndez, indicated that the availability of these procedures in European territory seeks to address the needs of the Dominican community and facilitate access to administrative services related to mobility.
License renewal maintains a fixed fee
Another aspect highlighted by the agency is that the renewal and duplicate procedures maintain a fixed fee, regardless of how long the document has been expired.
As he explained, this method allows users to know the cost of the service without the age of the expiration implying a variation in the established amount.
Furthermore, he specified that public service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, through the assignment of shifts to organize the receipt of applications and the delivery of documents.
Furthermore, he reminded that citizens interested in obtaining a Spanish driving license must undergo a psychophysical evaluation, which examines visual and auditory capabilities and reaction times, among other aspects related to road safety.
These tests are part of the requirements to determine if a person meets the necessary conditions to drive in accordance with current regulations.
Dominicans value the renewal services
Among the citizens who have used these facilities is Patricia Morillo, a Dominican resident in Spain, who appreciated the speed of the procedure to update her license.
Morillo emphasized that having this type of assistance available in the country where one resides represents an advantage for those who need to keep their documents valid and avoid international travel to complete administrative procedures.
Meanwhile, staff from the institution explained that having an up-to-date Dominican license and meeting the established requirements allows them to move forward with the exchange request to the Spanish authorities.
Finally, Intrant reported that it will continue to offer these services to the Dominican diaspora, with the purpose of facilitating procedures related to driving and compliance with the legal provisions of the country of residence.
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