Insuring an Imported Car
You can insure an export car with temporary auto insurance. This allows you to insure your export car for a short period of 14 days with liability coverage.
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Temporary Liability Insurance
Insurance for the RDW inspection following the import or conversion of a vehicle.
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Get a discount on your regular auto insurance after purchasing temporary insurance.
Temporary Auto Insurance for Export Cars
If you want to export a car abroad, you’ll need insurance in addition to an export license plate. Temporary auto insurance is valid for 1 day or 14 days. After this period, the insurance automatically expires.
You can choose when the insurance starts, as long as it is within one month of your application. The insurance is valid only for the specified license plate number and cannot be renewed.
Temporary auto insurance is third-party liability insurance
Temporary export insurance only covers damage you cause to others (liability). So if you damage someone else’s car or property, that will be covered. Damage to your own car is not covered by this insurance.
International Insurance Certificate for Export Insurance
When you purchase the insurance, you will receive an international insurance certificate. This is the Green Card. You’ll need this to drive abroad.
You can cancel the temporary insurance up to 24 hours before the effective date. Once coverage has begun, you can no longer cancel it.
Temporary export insurance valid in Europe
Temporary auto insurance is valid for 14 days. During this period, you may drive the vehicle throughout Europe.
| A Austria | IS Iceland |
| AL Albania | L Luxembourg |
| AND Andorra | LT Lithuania |
| B Belgium | LV Latvia |
| BG Bulgaria | M Malta |
| BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina | MA Morocco |
| BY Belarus | MD Moldova |
| CH Switzerland | MK F.Y.R.O.M. |
| CY Cyprus | MNE Montenegro |
| CZ Czech Republic | N Norway |
| D Germany | NL Netherlands |
| DK Denmark | P Portugal |
| E Spain | PL Poland |
| EST Estonia | RO Romania |
| F France | RUS Russia |
| FIN Finland | S Sweden |
| GB United Kingdom and Northern Ireland | SRB Serbia |
| GR Greece | SK Slovak Republic |
| H Hungary | SLO Slovenia |
| HR Croatia | TN Tunisia |
| I Italy | TR Turkey |
| IL Israel | UA Ukraine |
| IRL Ireland |
Benefits of Export Car Insurance from Alpina
Export Insurance for Individuals
Temporary export insurance is for personal use only. You cannot purchase export insurance for business use from Alpina.
An export license plate
In addition to export insurance, you’ll also need an export license plate. This is a temporary license plate that allows you to legally transport a Dutch vehicle abroad. The license plate is intended for vehicles that are removed from the RDW’s Dutch vehicle registration database because they are being taken abroad.
An export license plate is white, rather than the usual yellow one. You can only get one if you officially deregister the vehicle for export.
Please note: You are no longer allowed to drive in the Netherlands with an export license plate. It is intended solely for transporting the vehicle abroad or using it there.
Apply for an export license plate with the RDW
You can apply for an export license plate at an RDW inspection station or an authorized export company. You usually cannot do this online. You must bring the vehicle in person.
Documents you'll need:
Valid identification (passport or ID card)
Vehicle registration card and registration code (or paper registration certificate)
Optional: Vehicle inspection certificate (required for transit through other countries)
Cost of an export license plate
The cost is approximately €109 for administrative processing by the RDW. In addition, there are costs for:
White export license plates:
about €25–45
Temporary Liability Insurance:
€109 for 14 days
A valid vehicle inspection certificate is required for export
If you want to export a car and drive it on public roads, you need a valid APK (General Periodic Inspection). The export license plate is valid for up to 14 days, but if the APK expires sooner, the license plate is only valid until that date.
Always check the APK expiration date first before arranging for export. If the APK has expired, you are no longer allowed to drive the vehicle yourself, and it must be transported by a carrier. Avoid problems by scheduling a new APK inspection in a timely manner if the validity is about to expire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Export Insurance
How long am I covered under a temporary export insurance policy?
The term of a temporary export insurance policy is 14 days. After that, the coverage automatically expires.
What coverage do I have with temporary auto insurance?
The temporary insurance policy provides third-party liability coverage. It is not possible to purchase more comprehensive coverage. Therefore, the insurance does not cover damage to your own vehicle.
How quickly does export insurance take effect?
Export insurance often takes effect immediately after you apply and pay. Many providers allow you to arrange this online, and you’ll receive your insurance certificate and green card right away.
What happens if my export insurance expires during transit?
If the insurance expires while the vehicle is still in transit, you are no longer covered. This can result in legal and financial risks. Therefore, make sure the coverage extends to the entire transport route, including any delays.
How do I cancel an export insurance policy?
Export insurance is usually a temporary policy and automatically expires at the end of the agreed-upon term. Early cancellation is generally not necessary, but if the term is incorrect, you can contact the insurer.
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