Vehicle import to Hungary
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Planning to import a car to Hungary?
Learn from a car import expert
Figuring out how to register a foreign vehicle in Hungary is a daunting task even for someone who speaks the language.
But you have come to the right place, we will guide you through the entire registration process step by step. We have done it a hundred times over, we know all the pitfalls to avoid and all the hacks to save you time and money.
Where are most vehicles imported from to hungary?
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Austria:
Importing an Austrian car to Hungary
There are close to half a million Hungarians living in Austria, mostly for work. Every year they bring back thousands of vehicles to Hungary.
The sheer volume has provided us with an exceptional wealth of experience and knowledge in the domain of the purchase and import of Austrian cars, motorcycles and other vehicles.
Importing a car to Hungary as an Austrian citizen?
If you are an Austrian citizen and want to register your car in Hungary, make sure you have the below:
- an Austrian photo ID
- a Hungarian address card with a valid Hungarian address
- a Hungarian registration card
- depending on the type of the vehicle you might also need a Hungarian tax number – if you want to import a car or motorcycle, you will definitely need a Hungarian tax number!
How to import an Austrian car if you are not an Austrian citizen?
If you are not an Austrian citizen but you are a citizen of another EU member state, the process is exactly same as if you were Austrian.
If you are not an EU citizen: you will need an additional HU Registration Card and Address Registration Certificate from the Immigration Office (the official name of which is: „National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing”).
A few things to remember!
- Be sure to you have the Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I und Teil II (original copy!) of your Austrian vehicle
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Gutachten” roadworthiness certificate!
Belgium
Importing a Belgian car to Hungary
As the seat of the EU and various other international organizations, there is a constant flow of people and vehicles between Brussels and Hungary. Many of them were diplomatic vehicles in Belgium, however we have also have an fair share of inflow of Belgian vehicles that are registered in Belgium to private individuals (not diplomats).
In addition, in recent years Belgium has increasing become an important origin export country for Hungarians to buy and import especially more expensive vehicles from. This is facilitied by the fact that Belgian companies tend to sell off their vehicles after three years. These are very well maintained cars, which makes them a popular choice with affluent Hungarians.
Our team has vast experience with Belgian vehicle import, including the steps to obtain Belgian temporary license plates.
A few things to remEMBER!
- Ensure you have Kentekenbewijs Deel I / Certificate d’Immatriculation (Carte Grise) Partie I and Kentekenbewijs Deel II / Certificate d’Immatriculation (Carte Grise) Partie II
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Controle Technique / Keuringsbewijs” Belgian roadworthiness certificate
Bulgaria: importing a Bulgarian car to Hungary
Good news for anyone who wants to import a car from Bulgaria to Hungary: as of April 2024 Bulgaria is in the Schengen Zone. This makes bringing to Hungary easier, then as far as the Hungarian registration goes, Bulgaria is an EU member state with all its advantages.
A few things to remEMBER!
- Ensure you bring the original copy of both parts of the Bulgarian Registration Certificate (свидетелство за регистрация част I and свидетелство за регистрация част II)!
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Czech republic: importing a czech car to Hungary
Due to its promixity, each month we have at least half a dozen cars from the Czech Republic to register in Hungary. As both countries are EU member states, no customs fees are to be paid and the registration documents can be submitted in Hungary without the need of an authorised translation.
A few things to remEMBER!
- Ensure you bring the original copy of both parts of the Czech Registration Certificate (Osvědčení o registraci vozidla Část . and Osvědčení o registraci vozidla Část II)!
Denmark: importing a Danish car to Hungary
In recent years we have seen an increase in the import of Danish vehicles to Hungary. Partially because second hand car dealers seem to like to Danish car market, secondly because more and more Danes move to Hungary, either for retirement, or for an expat job.
As Denmark is an EU country, the process of importing and registering a Danish car in Hungary is rather straightforward. A recurring issue, however, is the validity of the Danish technical inspection (roadworthiness) certificate which is hard to get recognised by the Hungarian authorities. Not to worry, even if it is not accepted, we can still have Danish car registered in Hungary.
- Ensure you have Registreringsattest Del I and Del II (original copy!)
- Even if your Danish car has recently passed Technical Inspection, a roadworthiness check will be necessary before Hungarian registration. To make the local technical inspection less expensive, try to have a valid and original Danish roadworthiness certificate authorised (meaning stamped) by the Danish issuing authority.
France: importing a French car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the Certificat d’Immatriculation (original copy)
- If possible bring the original copy of the „procès verbal du contrôle technique” roadworthiness certificate
Germany: IMPORTING A German CAR TO HUNGARY
- Ensure you have Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I und Teil II (original copy!)
- If possible bring the original copy of the TÜV, DEKRA, ZÜS or GTÜ roadworthiness certificate
Italy: importing an Italian car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the Carta di Circolazione (original copy!)
- Preferably report the car for export in Italy and bring the PRA form that the Italian authorities issue
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Revisione” roadworthiness certificate
Lithuania: importing a Lithuanian car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the Registracijos Liudijimas in original copy – that is, the Lithuanian vehicle registration certificate
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Privalomosios transporto priemonių techninės apžiūros rezultatų ataskaitos” Lithuanian roadworthiness (technical inspection) certificate
Luxemburg: importing a Luxemburgish car to Hungary
- Ensure you have Certificate d’Immatriculation Partie I and Certificate d’Immatriculation Partie II
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Controle Technique” roadworthiness certificate
The Netherlands: importing a Dutch car to Hungary
- Ensure you have Kentekenbewijs original copy (plastic card)
- To make your life easire, report the car for export at the RDW before leaving the Netherlands and keep the green export certificate
- If possible bring the original copy of the „Keuringsraport” roadworthiness certificate
norway: importing a norwegian car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the original copy of both parts of the Norwegian Registration Certificate (Norge Vognkort del 1 and del 2)
Sweden: importing a Swedish car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the original copy of both parts of the Swedish vehicle registration certificate (Del 1 av registreringsbeviset and Del 2 av registreringbeviset)
- Even if your Swedish car has recently passed Technical Inspection, a roadworthiness check will be necessary before Hungarian registration
Switzerland: importing a Swiss car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the original copy of Fahrzeugausweis / Permis de circulation / Licenza di circolazione / Certificate da vehichel
United Kingdom: importing a UK car to Hungary
Hungary these days is a popular place to live for UK retirees, expats, remote workers and digital nomads. There are so many Britons moving to our country, that on average we register at lesat one UK vehicle every week!
Can you bring your car to Europe after Brexit?
Of course! If you are eligible to live in the EU, all your personal belongings should be able to go with you. That is the EU Directive on the matter!
Is it a problem that the steering wheel is on the other side?
There is no law in Hungary to define which side the the steering needs to be on. You will, however, need to adjust or replace your headlights to comply with Hungary road safety regulations.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Ensure you have the original copy of the logbook (V5C)
- You can de-register your vehicle in the UK with the DVLA as long as you keep the original copy of your entire logbook
- MOT is not required for Hungarian registration
- Unless the car was already yours in the UK (as per the owner details in the logbook), you will only be able to import the car if it corresponds to EURO 6 emission category
Talk to one of our UK vehicle expert before commencing the import process!
United States: importing a US car to Hungary
- Ensure you have the original copy of the title
- Unless the car was already yours in the US (as per the owner details in the logbook), you will only be able to import the car if it corresponds to EURO 6 emission category
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