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When Buses Stay Empty: Why Mallorca Is Losing Drivers and How to Fill the Gap

Foreign Driving Licences and Bus Work in Mallorca

Foreign drivers can work in Mallorca, but licence recognition and paperwork can delay entry into the job market.

Published: April 22, 2026
When Buses Stay Empty: Why Mallorca Is Losing Drivers and How to Fill the Gap

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Can foreigners work as bus drivers in Mallorca if they already have a licence?

Yes, but foreign qualifications often need to be recognised or converted before someone can work professionally. In Mallorca, delays, paperwork and costs can slow that process, so faster recognition would help experienced drivers enter the job market sooner.

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