Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily imported into France for up to six months in any period of 12 months. In order to stay on the right side of the law, the following documents should always be carried: Full, valid UK driving licence. Proof of ID (passport)
Can I bring my car from UK to France?
Customs duties and taxes on used vehicles after Brexit
You must have owned the car for at least 6 months prior to moving to France and must declare the vehicle on your inventory of goods when moving to France. In this case, an exemption is made and the vehicle will not be subject to custom duties or taxes.
Can I take my car to France after Brexit?
Driving in France after Brexit
If you are taking your own car, you also need to ensure you have a Green Card for your car, which you can get from your car insurance company.
What documents do I need to take my car to France?
To drive in France, you will also need proof of insurance, proof of ownership of your car (V5C) and your passport.
Do I need a UK car sticker to drive in France?
From 28 September 2021, you must identify that your vehicle is from the UK when driving abroad. If your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a UK sticker to drive in France.
How long can I drive on UK plates in France?
Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily imported into France for up to six months in any period of 12 months. In order to stay on the right side of the law, the following documents should always be carried: Full, valid UK driving licence.
How much is import tax on a car from UK to France?
If you import a car from outside the EU, which includes the United Kingdom since Brexit, you will have to pay import duties and VAT on any car, even if used. Import duties are 10% on the value of the car, VAT 20%.
Do I need a green card to drive in France 2022?
Do I need a green card to drive in France? A green card from your car insurance provider isn’t needed to drive in France. However, you will need to have at least third-party insurance cover on your car before you take it into France.
Can I bring a car to France?
All vehicles imported to France must comply with all the legal and technical requirements stipulated by the French government. Once your car has met the standards set out by the government, you can obtain a government-issued certificate permitting you to bring your vehicle to France.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for France 2022?
Normally, people driving in France for tourism purposes on non-EU driving licences must either obtain an international driving permit or an official translation of their licence into French. These documents should be used in addition to the standard driving licence.
What do I need to travel by car from UK to France?
Licences and documents
To drive in France you must be 18 years old and have a valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. You do not need to carry an additional International Driving Permit (IDP).
Do I need a green card to take my car to France?
You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance. You may need to carry a green card to drive in other countries, including: Albania.
Do I need a clean air certificate to drive in France?
The Crit’Air certificate is obligatory for all vehicles driving around, or parked in, restricted or alternate driving zones, as well as certain LEZ (Low Emissions Zones). It is therefore obligatory for driving in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Lille and numerous other French conurbations.
Is a UK driving licence still valid in France?
Your licence is recognised in France for as long as it is valid. Paper licences are usually valid until you are 70. For plastic photocard licences, the expiry date is on the front. If your UK licence has expired, or has less than 6 months’ validity remaining, you must exchange it for a French licence.
Do I need my V5 to drive in France?
All UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in France. V5 registration log book (or a VE103 document for rented vehicles). There are also other items you will need to have in your vehicle when driving in France.
Do I need a green card to drive in Europe 2022?
You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, or Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.
How long can a UK registered car stay in Europe?
UK law still applies to a UK-registered vehicle if you take it abroad for less than 12 months. That means you need to make sure: your vehicle is taxed in the UK while it’s abroad.
How do I register a UK car in France 2022?
Your vehicle must have successfully passed a French or European Contrôle Technique. And it must be no more than 6 months before you begin the French registration process. Organising a Contrôle Technique in France is easy. Many garages offer this service.
How do I avoid customs charges from UK to France?
Gifts posted from the UK with a declared value of less than €45 (this should be a realistic valuation as blatantly improbable values can be questioned by the Douanes if they inspect the parcel), should not attract any import VAT or customs duties.
How long does it take to register a UK car in France?
How long it takes. It can take up to 6 weeks for your registration certificate (V5C) to arrive. You need the V5C to get number plates made up.
Are cars cheaper in France than UK?
Any Briton who has tried to buy a car in France won’t be surprised to hear that the cost of vehicles is lower in the UK – 0.5 percent below the EU average.