This is what you need to do to import a vehicle and apply for a Dutch registration number:

  1. Drive the vehicle into the Netherlands.
  2. To apply for a Dutch registration number, make an inspection appointment with the RDW.
  3. On the agreed day, take your vehicle to the inspection station for the examination.

What does RDW stand for in Netherlands?

The Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) contributes to making road transport in the Netherlands as safe, clean, economically viable and well-regulated as possible. RDW has developed extensive expertise in the mobility chain.

How long can you drive a foreign car in the Netherlands?

Importing a car from an EU/EFTA country You can drive your car within the Netherlands for 6 months, after that period you have to register and obtain a Dutch license plate. You may also need your car checked by RDW before they issue you with a Dutch license plate.

How do I export a car from the Netherlands?

To register a vehicle for export :

  1. You register the vehicles online through a recognised Export Service (erkenning ED).
  2. You complete an export statement and submit it to one of the 16 RDW inspection stations or to the Customer Service Desk in Zoetermeer or Veendam.

Can I bring my car to Netherlands?

You do need an import permit for tax-free registration of the vehicle. You get the permit if you have lived in an EU state for at least one year and if you have owned a vehicle for the last half year. Also the vehicle may not be sold within the first year after arrival in the Netherlands.

Can I buy a car without a license Netherlands?

You need to have the correct driving license Before you even begin with the whole task of buying a car in the Netherlands, it’s important that you hold a valid driving license. Here in Holland, this means that you need to have an EU/EFTA license.

Can I take my UK car to Netherlands?

You can continue to drive in the Netherlands on your valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2021. After that time, your UK licence will no longer be valid in the Netherlands. So be sure to exchange your UK licence for a Dutch licence at your municipality (Dutch) before then.

Can you export your car to another country?

The exact amount that it will cost you to transport a car overseas depends on how far your car is going to be traveling and the company that you hire to do the job. In general though, expect to spend about $1,000 to $2,000 to ship one car to another country.

How can I bring my car to the Netherlands?

You must bring to the inspection:

  1. Your car or motorcycle.
  2. A valid driver’s license.
  3. Your passport.
  4. A recent extract from the population register from the Municipality.
  5. Original foreign car registration certificate.
  6. The permit for exemption from BPM.
  7. Proof of a recent inspection abroad, if applicable.

How much does it cost to bring a car to the Netherlands?

The cost of shipping your car to the Netherlands depends on the kind of container you choose to ship your car with. It starts at €650 and goes up to €4200. The cost of flying your car to the Netherlands are €6500 to €9000.