{"id":64349,"date":"2023-01-24T07:12:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T06:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/importing-car-uk-to-malta\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:36","slug":"importing-car-uk-to-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/importing-car-uk-to-malta\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Importing A Car From UK To Malta After Brexit : Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/span>The UK\u2019s exit from the European Union has resulted in certain changes regarding the importation and exportation of vehicles into Malta. The importation regulations can be challenging to grasp if you are not properly informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, the entire examination and vehicle registration process must be completed within 30 days of your car\u2019s arrival in Malta, or else you risk being heavily fined for each day the vehicle remains unregistered.<\/span><\/p>\n

By following the simple steps listed and explained in the write-up below, you can avoid certain common mistakes first-timers make when importing a car from UK to Malta after Brexit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing In A Vehicle From UK To Malta: The Importation Process<\/b><\/h2>\n

The process of importing a car from UK to Malta in 2022 begins with moving the vehicle between both countries. A trusted transport company, such as <\/span>Clicktrans<\/span><\/a> should be able to help you successfully bring the vehicle into Malta, after which you must make an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected.<\/span><\/p>\n

As explained, it is critical to settle the inspection and registration process within 30 days of the vehicle\u2019s arrival in Malta. Whether you are moving to Malta after Brexit permanently or simply bringing in your car for a brief period, the <\/span>Authority for Transport in Malta<\/span><\/a> must be informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Import costs from UK to Malta would vary, depending on the chosen transport company and the vehicle type. However, note that official importation fees must be paid to the Maltese transport department during the vehicle registration, whether the imported vehicle is used or new. <\/span><\/p>\n

Registration Process For Cars Imported From The UK To Malta<\/b><\/h2>\n

To successfully register your imported used or new UK car, you will need to sign in with your e-ID on the<\/span> vehicle registration portal<\/span><\/a>. The Identity Card Unit (ICU) is responsible for both completing virtual registrations and providing electronic cards in Malta. You can confirm the rules for applying for an e-ID card<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What follows after successfully signing into your account on the portal is a vehicle registration prompt which you should follow to fill in the relevant fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will spend about 20 minutes <\/span>filling out the online form<\/span><\/a>, so choose a period when you have that much time to spare.<\/span><\/p>\n

All new vehicles require an original Certificate of Conformity (COC) to go through the online registration. A<\/span> European Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a> is a document that shows that your vehicle meets the required European standards. You should ordinarily still have the COC issued by your vehicle\u2019s manufacturer, but if not,<\/span> process your authentic EU COC here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

All vehicles that have previously been registered elsewhere are considered used. So unless your imported UK car is less than 6 months from its initial registration date, it counts as a used car and would follow the applicable registration guidelines. Vehicles that have travelled less than 6000km fall under the \u201cnew vehicle\u201d category and will be charged differently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the required documents for registering used cars brought in from the UK to Malta:<\/span><\/p>\n