PER exam in the Valencian Community 2026
Organised by the regional government (Dirección General de Costas, Puertos y Aeropuertos de la Generalitat Valenciana). Here are the 2026 dates, how to register, the fees and how the exam works, with links to the official sources (in Spanish).
2026 sessions
| Place | Exam | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 24 to 25 April | 23 February to 4 March |
| Alicante | 3 to 4 July | 25 May to 3 June |
| Castellón | Saturday 3 October | 1 to 10 September |
| Valencia | 11 to 12 December | 26 October to 4 November |
Registration
Online on the Conselleria’s nautical activities website with an electronic ID or e-signature, or at PROP offices (Generalitat citizen service offices) and registries. The fee is paid with form 046. The PER exam is usually held on the Saturday of each session. Official page
Fees
- Exam: €62.97
- Issuing the licence and card: €36.68
- Card renewal: €36.68
Form 046; amounts from the Generalitat’s official fee calculator. Large families (special category): exempt; large families (general category): 50% off.
How the exam works
45 multiple-choice questions in Spanish with four answers, 90 minutes. You pass with 32 correct answers (at most 13 mistakes) and within the mistake limits of the must-pass topics: Buoyage (2), Collision regulations (COLREGs) (5) and Chartwork (2). A wrong answer does not cancel a correct one.
PER complementario: with the PNB licence, or with the PNB theory passed in the Valencian Community within the last two sessions, you answer 18 questions from topics 7 to 11; you pass with 15 correct and at least 2 of the 4 chart questions.
PER syllabus: questions per topic
What to bring
Original DNI (Spanish ID card), NIE (foreigner identity number), passport or Spanish driving licence (the only digital document accepted is MiDNI, the digital ID app); form 046 receipt; pen, nautical protractor, ruler, set squares and dividers; non-programmable scientific calculator. Phones and smartwatches are not allowed.
Practise with the exam questions from the Valencian Community
The course has the 193 exam questions from the Valencian Community, in tests by topic and in mock exams with the mistake limits of the must-pass topics, explained in English. You choose your region in your profile.
Start freeFrequently asked questions
When is the PER exam in the Valencian Community in 2026?
Regular 2026 sessions: Valencia: 24 to 25 April; Alicante: 3 to 4 July; Castellón: 3 October; Valencia: 11 to 12 December.
How much does the PER exam in the Valencian Community cost?
The exam fee is €62.97 and issuing the licence costs €36.68. Large families (special category): exempt; large families (general category): 50% off.
Where do I register for the PER exam in the Valencian Community?
Online on the Conselleria’s nautical activities website with an electronic ID or e-signature, or at PROP offices (Generalitat citizen service offices) and registries. The fee is paid with form 046. The PER exam is usually held on the Saturday of each session.
How does the PER exam work?
45 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. You pass with 32 correct answers and within the mistake limits of the must-pass topics (Buoyage: max. 2, Collision regulations (COLREGs): max. 5 and Chartwork: max. 2).
Official sources (in Spanish)
- DOGV n.º 10296, 05/02/2026: convocatoria de exámenes 2026
- GVA: actividades náuticas
- GVA: calendario de exámenes 2026
- Sede GVA: procedimiento 927
Dates and fees checked against the official sources in October 2026. Always check the official exam announcement before you register.