How to import your vehicle permanently into Great Britain
Table of contents
- Section 1: Scope of this advice
- What we can't advise on:
- Exporting a vehicle from Great Britain
- What are the Main Considerations when Importing a Car or Light Goods Vehicle?
- Is the vehicle suitable for use on roads in Britain?
- Do you meet the appropriate Customs and Excise requirements concerning import duties etc.?
- Section 2: Technical requirements
- 2.1 All cars and light goods manufactured more than 10 years before registration in Great Britain.
- 2.2 Cars & light goods vehicles up to 10 years old and since the date of manufacture and type approved in the European Union.
- 2.3 Cars and light goods vehicles up to 10 years old since the date of manufacture previously registered in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
- 2.4 Cars and light vehicles up to 10 years old and not type-approved for the European Union or Great Britain
- 2.5 Motor caravans, ambulances
- 2.6 Modifications necessary for use in Britain.
- Section 3: Registration and licensing procedures
- What documents will I need?
- New vehicle previously driven (delivery mileage only)
- Insurance against third party liability
- What customs forms do I need?
- How do I show compliance with technical requirements?
- Section 4: Is there anything else I need to know?
- Keeping your vehicle in good condition
- Driving Licence
- Appendix 1: Flow Chart
- Appendix 2: Contacts for further information or help.
- Appendix 3: DVLA local offices
- Scotland
- Northern England
- Midlands
- Eastern England
- London & Southern England
- West of England
- Wales
- Appendix 4: Definitions
- Appendix 5: Imports of vehicles other than cars & light goods vehicles.
- Appendix 6: Visiting vehicles
