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Application for a certificate for drivers from non-EU countries
Vicepresidencia Tercera y Conselleria de Medio Ambiente, Infraestructuras, Territorio y de la Recuperación
What is
For third-country nationals not belonging to the European Union to drive for hire, whether in public or private complementary transport, goods or passenger bus transportation, the administrative authorization must be accompanied by a driver's certificate.
* CONTENT, CHARACTERISTICS AND VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE
- The driver certificate, which is valid for two years or until the driver's driving licence expires, will remain the property of the holder of the authorisation, who will make it available to the driver it relates to when the driver operates a vehicle covered by the authorisation. A certified copy of the driver's certificate must be kept on the premises of the company.
- Both the certificate and its certified copy must be presented whenever required by members of the Transport Inspectorate or by law enforcement officers responsible for road transport surveillance.
- The transport company or the holder of the transport authorisation will be obliged to return the driver certificate and the certified copy thereof to the issuing authority as soon as the conditions which gave rise to its issue are no longer fulfilled and, in particular, when the driver leaves the company or when, as a result of any administrative action, non-compliance with the requirements which gave rise to its issue is detected.
- Regulation (EC) No 484/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 881/92 and (EEC) No 3118/93 for the purpose of establishing a driver attestation certificate. (OJEU No 76 of 19 March 2002) DOUE núm. 76 de 19-03-2002
- Law 16/1987, of 30 July, regulating land transport (BOE No. 182, of 31/07/1987). BOE núm. 182 de 31-07-1987
- Royal Decree 1211/1990, of 28 September, of the Ministry of Transport, Tourism and Communications, approving the regulations implementing the Land Transport Act (BOE No. 241, of 08/10/1990). BOE núm. 241 de 08-10-1990
- Law 39/2015, of 1 October, on Common Public Administration Administrative Procedures (BOE No. 236, 2/10/2015). BOE núm. 236 de 02-10-2015
- Order TRM/59/2025, of January 16, regulating the driver's certificate for carrying out the activity of international public transport of goods by road. BOE núm. 24 de 28-01-2025
Who is it addressed to
Companies holding permits for public or private complementary transport of goods or passengers by bus, whether public or private complementary, that hire drivers from outside the European Union.
How to process
- Submission of the application form and scanned documentation required, on the Web Portal of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
- Once the application has been submitted by the company, the competent body, after having checked the documentation provided to apply for the certificate, will enter the data in the General Register of Hauliers and Companies Providing Auxiliary and Complementary Transport Activities, and will issue the corresponding driver attestation, as well as a legalised copy of the same.
03007 - Alacant/Alicante
46009 - València/Valencia
12003 - Castelló/Castellón
Collaborating certification entities
Request
Throughout the year.
1. Valid passport, NIE or residence permit
2. Valid driving licence. If it has been issued by an authority other than a Spanish authority, it must be accompanied by a report from the Provincial Traffic Office accrediting its validity.
3. Driver's Social Security number and proof of registration (last Social Security contribution statement).
4. Valid Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CPA).
- Declaration stating the veracity of the documentation provided.
What fees must be paid and how to pay them?
The code, description, and current fee amount are:
A07: 23.01 euros
PAYMENT METHODS, AMOUNTS, AND FORMS:
Both the payment methods, amounts, and fee forms can be downloaded from the following website:
1. To submit this application online, the applicant must have an advanced electronic signature: either with the recognized entity certificate (legal entities) or with the recognized certificate for citizens (natural persons), compatible with the Generalitat's online platform. More information...
Where to go
Resolution
03007 - Alacant/Alicante
46009 - València/Valencia
12003 - Castelló/Castellón
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- Companies
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