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Palma tightens ZBE control: Drivers with foreign license plates now need an extra permit

Mallorca residents with foreign plates and Palma’s ZBE

Mallorca residents with non-Spanish plates still need registration for Palma’s low-emission zone.

Published: April 22, 2026
Palma tightens ZBE control: Drivers with foreign license plates now need an extra permit

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Do Mallorca residents with foreign car plates also need to register for Palma's ZBE?

Yes, if the car has a non-Spanish registration, the rule still applies even when the driver lives in Mallorca. That is one reason the change has caused frustration among long-term residents who keep their vehicles registered abroad.

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