{"id":9151,"date":"2025-07-15T18:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T18:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/how-long-does-a-drivers-medical-examination-take\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T18:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T18:46:52","slug":"how-long-does-a-drivers-medical-examination-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/en\/how-long-does-a-drivers-medical-examination-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does a Driver&#8217;s Medical Examination Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>How Long Does the Driver&#8217;s Medical Examination Take and when should You Do it?<\/h1>\n<p>Renewing your driver&#8217;s license is a procedure that all drivers must carry out sooner or later. Although it is often perceived as a complex or cumbersome process, the truth is that it can be quick and easy if you know how to organize yourself. At <strong>Semedi Salud<\/strong>, we tell you <strong>how long it really takes<\/strong> to do the medical examination and <strong>when is the best time to do it to avoid unforeseen events or penalties<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why is the Medical Examination Compulsory for Driving?<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8815\" src=\"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Reconocimiento-medico-de-conducir-%C2%BFcuanto-tiempo-tarda-1.webp\" alt=\"How long does a driver&#039;s medical examination take?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The medical examination is a requirement of the <strong>Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT)<\/strong> to ensure that drivers maintain the physical, sensory and mental capacities necessary to drive safely. Whether you are going to <strong>renew<\/strong> your license or you are <strong>obtaining a new one<\/strong>, this check is mandatory and must be carried out in an <strong>authorized center<\/strong> such as Semedi Salud. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How Long Does it Take to Do the Driver&#8217;s Medical Examination?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most frequent questions we are asked in the clinic is: <strong>&#8220;how long will it take?&#8221;<\/strong> The good news is that the process is <strong>fast, without waiting and very structured<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Total Estimated Time: between 20 and 30 Minutes<\/h3>\n<p>At Semedi Salud, the average duration of the medical examination is <strong>25 minutes<\/strong>, from when the patient arrives until they leave with the procedure completed. This includes: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reception and verification of documentation<\/li>\n<li>Performance of medical tests:\n<ul>\n<li>Visual acuity<\/li>\n<li>Hearing<\/li>\n<li>Motor coordination and reflexes<\/li>\n<li>Blood pressure control and clinical history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of the report and electronic management with the DGT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>It is not necessary to come fasting or bring photographs.<\/strong> We take care of sending all the data directly to the DGT.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>What Documentation Do You Need to Bring?<\/h2>\n<p>To speed up the process and avoid delays, make sure you bring:<\/p>\n<h3>For License Renewal:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid DNI (National Identity Document) or NIE (Foreigner Identity Number)<\/li>\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license (even if it is expired)<\/li>\n<li>Glasses or contact lenses if you use them for driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For First Obtaining the License:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid DNI (National Identity Document) or NIE (Foreigner Identity Number)<\/li>\n<li>Glasses\/contact lenses if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In our center we will take the official photograph and manage the referral of the medical report to the DGT automatically. <strong>You do not need to go to traffic<\/strong> or provide additional papers.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>When should You Do the Medical Examination?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8816\" src=\"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Reconocimiento-medico-de-conducir-%C2%BFcuanto-tiempo-tarda-2.webp\" alt=\"How long does a driver&#039;s medical examination take?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Planning ahead will save you scares, fines and complications. Most driving licenses in Spain have a <strong>validity of 10 years<\/strong> (for private drivers under 65 years of age). <\/p>\n<h3>When is the Ideal Time to Do it?<\/h3>\n<p>Ideally, <strong>the medical examination should be carried out between 3 months and 1 month before the expiry date<\/strong> of the license.<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid crowds or last minute appointments<\/li>\n<li>Have leeway if any medical or administrative incident arises<\/li>\n<li>Renew without losing days of validity of the new license (the renewal is added to the end of the current period)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>At Semedi Salud you can renew in advance, and receive a <strong>provisional permit<\/strong> valid while the definitive one arrives by mail.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>What Happens if My License Expires?<\/h2>\n<p>Driving with an expired license is a <strong>serious infraction<\/strong> that can entail: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine of up to \u20ac200<\/li>\n<li>Problems with insurance in case of accident<\/li>\n<li>Immobilization of the vehicle in controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is not necessary to repeat theoretical or practical exams if your license is expired, but you will have to <strong>do the medical examination<\/strong> and pay the corresponding fee. Therefore, we recommend <strong>not to wait until the last moment<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Can I Do the Medical Examination on the Weekend or in the Afternoon?<\/h2>\n<p>At Semedi Salud we offer <strong>wide and flexible hours<\/strong>, both in the mornings and in the afternoons, and on certain dates even on <strong>Saturday mornings<\/strong>, to facilitate work and personal balance.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Advantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online or telephone appointment<\/li>\n<li>Care without waiting<\/li>\n<li>Center authorized by the DGT<\/li>\n<li>Photography and processing included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book your appointment with just one click from our <a href=\"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/#contacto\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How much Does the Medical Examination for the Driver&#8217;s License Cost?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8817\" src=\"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Reconocimiento-medico-de-conducir-%C2%BFcuanto-tiempo-tarda-3.webp\" alt=\"How long does a driver&#039;s medical examination take?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"934\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The price includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All medical tests<\/li>\n<li>Official photograph<\/li>\n<li>Electronic processing before the DGT<\/li>\n<li>Provisional permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Semedi Salud we offer you a closed price without surprises. Check our updated rates on the web or by phone, as we occasionally carry out <strong>promotions for students, seniors or professional drivers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Anticipate and Drive without Worries<\/h2>\n<p>Renewing your driver&#8217;s license does not have to be complicated. With good planning, an authorized clinic and professional attention, you can have everything resolved in less than half an hour. <\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Semedi Salud<\/strong>, we help you keep your permit up to date without stress, with total comfort and maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p>We are located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcorteingles.es\/centroscomerciales\/es\/eci\/centros\/centro-comercial-malaga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Corte Ingl\u00e9s in Malaga<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Is your License about to Expire?<\/h3>\n<p>Do not leave it for the last moment.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/semedisalud.com\/#contacto\">Book your appointment now for the medical examination at Semedi Salud<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Does the Driver&#8217;s Medical Examination Take and when should You Do it? 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