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• FAQ

  Do I need to tell them what countries I will be visiting? Are the rules different depending on where I intend to travel?

  Travelling to EU member states only – the Green Card document itself is designed so it can be used in the same way across every EU member state. The Green Card will specify which countries you are allowed to drive in. Under the current rules, it will always cover you for each EU member state. However, your insurer may still ask you to confirm which countries you intend to travel to.   

  If travelling to a Green Card country that is not an EU member state then  you will need to inform your insurer which countries you will be visiting as you will not be automatically be covered for driving in any country outside the EU, even if they are part of the Green Card system.

• FAQ

  Do I need a European Accident Statement?

  No. The European Accident Statement is a standardised document to make it easier for drivers involved in an accident to exchange facts, but you are not required to carry a copy of the European Accident Statement in your car. Your insurer may provide you with a copy alongside your Green Card. 

   

• FAQ

  Do I need a European Accident Statement?

  No. The European Accident Statement is a standardised document to make it easier for drivers involved in an accident to exchange facts, but you are not required to carry a copy of the European Accident Statement in your car. Your insurer may provide you with a copy alongside your Green Card. 

   

• FAQ

  Do I need to tell them what countries I will be visiting? Are the rules different depending on where I intend to travel?

  Travelling to EU member states only – the Green Card document itself is designed so it can be used in the same way across every EU member state. The Green Card will specify which countries you are allowed to drive in. Under the current rules, it will always cover you for each EU member state. However, your insurer may still ask you to confirm which countries you intend to travel to.   

  If travelling to a Green Card country that is not an EU member state then you will need to inform your insurer which countries you will be visiting as you will not automatically be covered for driving in any country outside the EU, even if they are part of the Green Card system.

• FAQ

  Do I need to tell my insurer I plan to drive in another EU member state?

  Yes. You will need to contact your motor insurer in advance of any trip to arrange for Green Card documents to be provided. We would suggest you contact them about one month in advance. This will apply to any motor vehicle and to all forms of motor insurance – including commercial and motor fleet policies.  

  Private motorists are already advised to contact their insurer in advance of overseas travel (including within the EU) to arrange for other aspects of their cover to be extended to the period while driving abroad (including cover for accidental damage to the vehicle). The exact arrangements for this will depend on the level of cover taken out when you bought the policy. These arrangements will continue to apply and will not be affected by the need to carry a Green Card.  

• FAQ

  Does this apply for driving across the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland border?

  Northern Ireland residents travelling to the Republic of Ireland:

  Yes. You should contact your insurer to arrange for the appropriate Green Card documents.

  Republic of Ireland residents travelling to Northern Ireland:

  No. Valid Irish insurance discs will be accepted as proof of insurance for Irish vehicles.

• FAQ

  Will there be any additional charges?

  It is possible that there may be a small administrative charge associated with the provision of Green Card documents.  

  In addition, if you have fully comprehensive insurance, you will need to contact your insurer to check what aspects of this apply while you are driving abroad. Some insurers will allow you to purchase additional cover for when you are driving abroad.

• FAQ

  Will there be any additional charges?

  It is possible that there may be a small administrative charge associated with the provision of Green Card documents.  

  In addition, if you have fully comprehensive insurance, you will need to contact your insurer to check what aspects of this apply while you are driving abroad. Some insurers will allow you to purchase additional cover for when you are driving abroad.

• FAQ

  Does this apply for driving across the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland border?

  Northern Ireland residents driving to the Republic of Ireland:

  Yes. You should contact your insurer to arrange for the appropriate Green Card documents.

  Republic of Ireland residents travelling to Northern Ireland:

  No. Valid Irish insurance discs will be accepted as proof of insurance for Irish vehicles.

• FAQ

  If I do not intend to use my car in another EU member state and only plan to drive in the UK, will this have any impact on my car insurance?  

  No. If you do not intend to use your car outside of the UK, you will not need to arrange for your insurer to issue you with a Green Card and there will not be any impact on your insurance cover.