Green card for a car: where to buy and how much insurance costs in 2025

The Green Card international insurance policy is a mandatory requirement for all drivers planning to travel outside Ukraine. It is analogous to a domestic car insurance policy, but is valid in countries that are members of the international Green Card system. Learn more about how the Green Card works, where it can be issued, and what prices are valid in 2025

Insurance policy Green card for traveling abroad by car

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A Green Card is a mandatory insurance policy for traveling abroad by car. It is an extremely important document that provides reliable protection for vehicle owners. How the Green Card works, where to buy a policy, and how much it will cost in 2025 are described in the article below.

You can find out the amount of fines for not having Green Card insurance in different European countries here.

Green Card for a car: how does insurance work?

A Green Card is an international insurance policy for motorists that protects the driver's civil liability while outside Ukraine. It performs the same function as compulsory car insurance in the country. Without a Green Card, it is impossible to cross the border by car, as it is the only insurance that is valid in the international space.

The Green Card is valid in the territories of all member states of the Green Card agreement: Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Malta, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Sweden, Switzerland, Morocco, Tunisia, and Iran.

The policy got its name from the distinctive green color of the form. Its main function is to cover the costs associated with damage to third parties in the event of a traffic accident. However, it is worth remembering that the Green Card does not compensate the culprit of the accident - for this purpose, it is necessary to take out a separate insurance contract, for example, a motor hull insurance policy with international coverage.

An insurance policy is a mandatory document for traveling abroad, and its absence can lead to serious consequences. If a driver is caught with expired or insufficient insurance, he or she may be fined, obliged to pay all the costs to the victims on his or her own, and in some cases even banned from entering the country for a certain period.

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The cost of Green Card insurance in 2025

Previously, car insurance prices were fixed, but the new law abolished the single tariff and introduced free pricing. From now on, insurance companies will independently determine the factors that affect the cost of the policy.

The price of insurance is now influenced by:

1. Type of vehicle - the cost for cars, trucks, trailers and motorcycles is different;

2.  Policy term - insurance can be issued for a period of 15 days to a year.

3. Insurance company - each company sets its rates.

Additionally, the driver's history and risks after the insured event are important. It is important to know that starting in 2025, the insurance does not take effect from the moment of registration, but only from the next day.

For your convenience, the prices in the table are for insurance for 15 days, 1, 3, 6 months and a year.

Green Card price for a car

Green Card price for motorcycles and scooters

Green Card price for trucks

Green Card price for a bus

Green Card price for trailers and semi-trailers

Where can I buy a Green Card online?

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.

Also, purchasing a Green Card on the Visit Ukraine portal ensures the speed and convenience of the process. You can easily fill out the necessary forms online, without unnecessary paperwork and trips to offices.

In addition, we offer competitive prices and transparent conditions. You can be sure that you pay a fair amount for quality service and protection of your trip.

How to apply for a Green Card on the Visit Ukraine portal?

It takes only a few minutes to apply for an insurance policy through our portal. You can buy insurance completely online without leaving your home. To do this, you need to follow a few simple steps:

1. Select the country of destination. This is a formality, as the Green Card is valid in all countries participating in the system. You can specify the country through which you are making your first border crossing;

2. Specify the required insurance period, type of vehicle and the date of the policy's commencement. Click “Search”, select an insurance company and click “Buy”;

3. Fill in the car details. It is enough to enter the state number, and the system will automatically pull up all the necessary information;

4. Specify the vehicle owner's data by filling out the form according to the information in your passport;

5. Confirm the entered data and agree to the terms of the contract. You will receive a confirmation email with a code that you need to enter in a special field;

6. Pay for the insurance policy in a way convenient for you (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or via WayForPay);

7. Receive an electronic version of the policy to your e-mail.

Please note! The insurance takes effect the next day after the registration, so it is not possible to purchase a policy “for today”. Plan your trip!

What documents do I need for registration?

To purchase a Green Card, you will need:

- Technical passport of the car;

- Passport of a citizen of Ukraine or a foreign passport;

- Driver's license;

- Individual tax number (TIN).

How to pay for insurance on the Visit Ukraine website?

Various payment methods are available on our portal, including:

- Visa and Mastercard bank cards;

- Payment services Apple Pay, Google Pay, American Express;

- Payment by installments through WayForPay (Monobank, PrivatBank, A-Bank).

Financial transactions are safe and secure, and customers' data is processed by international privacy standards.

Benefits of buying a Green Card from Visit Ukraine

Applying for a Green Card on the Visit Ukraine portal is a quick, convenient and safe way to get an international insurance policy. Using the service, you are guaranteed to receive:

- An official electronic policy from MTIBU, valid in all countries participating in the Green Card system;

- Instant registration 24/7 from anywhere in the world without unnecessary procedures;

- Guaranteed insurance coverage from trusted insurance companies.

Don't put off your security issues - apply for a Green Card online right now! Our managers are always ready to help and answer all your questions. Travel without worries with Visit Ukraine!

We remind you! Ukrainian drivers planning to travel to the European Union by car should take care of insurance in advance. One of the key documents that allows you to legally drive a vehicle abroad is a Green Card. Read more about why a Green Card is necessary, how much insurance costs in 2025, and where you can get it quickly.

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