Issues driving US registered vehicle through Europe into Turkey?
I live in the US and have a vehicle registered in the US, with US plates. My vehicle has not been to Europe, and is not registered anywhere there. I'd like to drive from the US to Turkey, through Europe. I presume there's a boat that will take me and my vehicle across the ocean, but I haven't looked into this yet.
Will I encounter any issues driving my US registered vehicle through Europe, and into Turkey (and then back)?
Best Answer
You can drive with a US-registered and tagged vehicle. You will need to have the appropriate liability insurance to drive in the EU/Turkey, and you would need to make sure that your US insurer agrees to coverage for use there. This could be so expensive as to negate any benefit.
Europe.eu outlines what insurance coverage you are required to carry as a tourist, along with other options.
You also need an International Motor Insurance Card, the Green Card for your planned travels in Europe, as well as an International Driver's Permit, carried along with your own State permit.
Mind you, this would be for short-term use and a stay in the area of 6 months or more would subject the vehicle to import regulations and duties. A side note: should it not be a standard transmission, and should you have car problems along the way, it could be difficult to find a qualified shop, and repairs could be rather costly.
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Can I drive my US registered car in Europe?
Driving in Europe with a U.S. registered vehicle is NOT prohibited. However, only vehicles that will only remain in the country for under 6 months can be driven without registration in Europe. Any vehicles that will remain in the country permanently or over the 6 month timeframe must be registered before it's too late.Can I bring my car from USA to Turkey?
Your vehicle must be duly registered in your country of residence, and will be entered in your passport upon import. The vehicle must be exported with you when you depart Turkey; or it must be surrendered to a bonded Customs warehouse for empoundment during your absence from Turkey. Storage fees may be levied.Can I bring my car into Turkey?
While foreigners can bring their car into Turkey for up to two years, there are rules regarding the import of foreign vehicles and, after two years, the vehicle must leave the country for at least 6 months or you face paying hefty taxes and risk the car being taken and impounded.Can you drive with us license in Turkey?
Yes, International Driver License is also accepted in Turkey. If you want to, you can use it, as well. On the other hand, if you have a US Driving License with a photo, you do not need it.Driving To Europe Post Brexit: What You Need To Know
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