Green card for trailers and semi-trailers - when do you need it and where to apply?
The Green Card is a mandatory insurance document for owners of trailers and semi-trailers who plan to travel abroad. Find out more about the terms and conditions of the Green Card for trailers and semi-trailers and how much the policy will cost in 2024
A Green Card is a mandatory insurance policy that guarantees reliable protection abroad. This document is mandatory for all vehicles planning to cross the border. It provides coverage for damages caused to other road users in the event of an accident. We'll tell you whether you need a Green Card for trailers and semi-trailers to travel abroad, how much it costs and how to apply for it in this article.
What is a Green Card and how does the policy work?
If you have a Green Card, the insurance company assumes responsibility for compensating for material damage that your vehicle may cause during a trip abroad. It is crucial to understand that the insurance coverage applies only to damage caused to other road users, but not to damage to the vehicle owner. In other words, if you accidentally damage another driver's car abroad, the insurance company will compensate the injured party, not you personally.
At the same time, it should be understood that it is impossible to travel outside Ukraine in a vehicle with Ukrainian registration without a valid Green Card - border control will necessarily check for such an insurance policy.
Green Card: insurance for trailers and semi-trailers
The Green Card is a mandatory insurance policy that is required for travelling abroad with any vehicle, including trailers and semi-trailers. This important document provides insurance coverage when crossing borders and travelling in European countries.
Many truck and car owners often forget that a Green Card is required not only for the main vehicle, but also for the trailer. If you are planning to travel abroad with a trailer or semi-trailer, an insurance policy is a must.
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How to buy a Green Card for a trailer and semi-trailer?
On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can apply for a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer for trailers and semi-trailers.
To do this, follow the link and do the following:
- select the country of destination;
- select the insurance period (from 15 days to 1 year);
- select the type of vehicle (packages are available for cars, trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters);
- select the start date of insurance and click ‘Search’.
Advantages of applying for a Green Card on Visit Ukraine
- Reliable insurance policy for a vehicle: car, motorcycle or scooter, truck, bus, trailer or semi-trailer for a truck.
- The cost of the policy is fixed for European countries.
- Registration in the MTIBU database (Motor Transport Insurance Bureau of Ukraine).
- Coverage for damage caused to life or health of third parties.
- Coverage of losses caused to third parties.
- Coverage of expenses in the event of an accident.
Green Card: price for trailers and semi-trailers in 2024
Prices for the Green Card vary depending on its validity period. However, the longer the validity of the document, the more economical the purchase of insurance will be.
As of 7 December 2024, the following prices have been set for the Green Card policy for trailers and semi-trailers
- for 15 days - UAH 399;
- for a month - UAH 555;
- for six months - UAH 2,555;
- for a year - UAH 2,778.
For an individual calculation of the cost of the Green Card, we recommend using the calculator.
Just to remind you. A Green Card is a necessary insurance policy for travelling outside Ukraine in your own vehicle. What documents are required to obtain insurance, when the Green Card comes into force and other important nuances are described here.
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