Citizens of Ukraine in Germany have until September 30 to re-register their cars and obtain German license plates. This applies to all vehicles with Ukrainian license plates that entered Germany more than a year ago. Find out more about the process of re-registration, as well as registering a car

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For Ukrainians who have been in Germany for more than a year, it is important to re-register their cars by September 30, 2024. This is a mandatory requirement for the legal use of a vehicle on German roads.

We will tell you how to go through the re-registration procedure, what are the requirements for insurance and car inspection - further in the article.

How to re-register a car with Ukrainian license plates in Germany: an algorithm of actions

1. Technical inspection (TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ, KÜS):

The first step is to undergo a technical inspection of the car. If you have a certificate of conformity with EU standards (Certificate of Conformity), you only need to pass a general inspection. If you do not have a certificate, you need to make an appointment for a special inspection. The cost is about 259 euros.

2. Compulsory car insurance (KFZ-Haftpflichtversicherung):

To re-register, you need to take out compulsory car insurance. This can be done both online and offline. It is recommended to compare offers from different insurance companies to choose the most favorable one. The insurance covers the repair or replacement of damaged property and medical expenses in the event of an accident.

Obtaining compulsory motor insurance in Germany is quite simple:

● apply to the insurance company for car insurance online or in person;

● prepare a package of documents;

● sign a contract and make a payment;

● receive an eVB number - an electronic confirmation of the insurance policy.

What documents are required to obtain compulsory car insurance in Germany?

● driver's license;

● an identity document

● information about the driving experience

● vehicle registration certificate;

● you may also need to provide proof of purchase of the car.

Do Ukrainians need to apply for a local policy in Germany? Find out here.

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3. Car registration (KFZ-Zulassungsstelle):

After the vehicle inspection and insurance, go to a vehicle registration center to obtain German license plates and a registration certificate. The cost of the procedure is about 110 euros.

You will need:

- An application (a sample is provided at the office),

- Passport or other identity document,

- Proof of insurance,

- Ukrainian technical passport,

- Certificate of technical inspection.

It is also necessary to provide a German bank account number for automatic debit of the transport tax. 

Find more information about cars with Ukrainian registration in Germany and registration in Germany here.

In particular, you should update your bank details in case of any changes to avoid penalties.

You should not ignore these requirements, as this can lead to fines and problems with the law in Germany!

Green Card for travelling abroad

Please note that in order to travel from Ukraine abroad and to legally move around Europe, you need to take out a Green Card insurance policy.

The policy is valid on the territory of the member states of the Green Card system, namely, in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Spain, Malta, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Morocco, Moldova, Norway, Norway, Norway, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Hungary, France, Finland, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Turkey.

If you have a Green Card, if you get into an accident abroad, you can expect to receive compensation from an insurance agent.

It is better to buy insurance online, as it is quick and easy. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer. Packages are available for different periods from 15 days to 1 year for cars and trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters.

Just a reminder. Ukrainians who currently reside in Germany and want to obtain a driving licence should find out everything about this procedure in advance. You can find out how to get a driving licence in Germany and how much it costs here.

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