A Green Card is an internationally recognised document that shows foreign police that you hold a valid insurance policy for your vehicle.
UK registered vehicles travelling within the EU are now covered by the EU’s Motor Insurance Directive (MID). This allows them to travel freely between other EU countries without requiring supplementary insurance documentation. This is a change back following the implementation of Green Cards after Brexit.
It is important to note that some countries may still require a Green Card for Caravans. Although the change has come into effect already to prevent delays, the Motor Insurance Bureau recommends that anyone travelling to the EU still take a Green Card with them over the next few months whilst the full policy change takes place across the member countries.
To obtain a Green Card call our customer services team on 01803 659121
Details about needing a Green Card.
As of the 2nd August 2021, UK drivers will no longer need to take an insurance ‘green card’ with them when taking their vehicles to EU countries including Ireland, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland.
However, you may need to carry a green card to drive in other countries, including:
- Albania
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Moldova
- Russia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
What do I need when taking my vehicle abroad?
To avoid any issues when travelling, the advice to drivers is to continue to take a green card until 2nd September 2021.
Make sure you take your current insurance certificate, it would also be worthwhile to take their driving licence, V5C logbook and display a GB sticker on their vehicle.
To obtain a green card, please call 01803 659121 at least 28 days before you are due to travel. An adjustment fee will be payable.
To obtain a green card, please call our customer services team on 01803 659121 or email us at admin@allsportinsurance.co.uk at least 28 days before you are due to travel.
**An insurance fee and administration fee will be payable**