Temporarily heading to the EU? Marlog Europe takes care of it.

Do you want to drive your non-EU car, camper, or motorcycle in an EU country for a few months without the hassle of import duties or local registration? Then this is possible in two ways:

  • Driving across the border
    Are you entering the EU yourself with the vehicle? In many cases, you do not need a tourist procedure. You can simply cross the border with your vehicle and continue your journey immediately.
  • Transport across the border
    Is the vehicle brought into the EU on a trailer, truck, or ship? Then customs formalities apply. In that case, a T1 document and often also a tourist procedure are required. We arrange this fully for you, so you can hit the road without any problems immediately after arrival.

 

How does the tourist procedure work?

The tourist procedure is a customs arrangement that allows you to temporarily use a vehicle in the EU without paying import duties.

  • Valid for a maximum of 6 months.
  • After that, the vehicle must be exported again or officially imported.

Important: when transporting to the EU, the vehicle must physically come to us in the Netherlands. We declare the procedure at customs, prepare all documents, and set everything in motion.

 

Who is this for?

  • Foreign vehicle owners transporting their vehicle to the EU.
  • Expats, students, or seasonal workers temporarily staying in an EU country.
  • Second-home owners who want to use their vehicle in Europe for a certain period of time.

 

What is allowed and not allowed?

✅ Free driving within the EU as long as the permit is valid.
✅ No registration needed in the country of stay.
🚫 Not allowed to sell in the country of stay.
🚫 Not allowed to continue driving after the period ends without import.

 

What do we need?

  • Copy of passport of the owner/driver.
  • Valid insurance certificate (green card).
  • Vehicle registration certificate.

 

Why Marlog Europe?

  • Specialized in EU customs procedures.
  • Fast and efficient process upon arrival.
  • One point of contact for documents, insurance advice, and term monitoring.

With Marlog Europe, complex paperwork becomes a smooth process: you bring or transport the vehicle, and we take care of the rest.

Are you wondering how we can help you?

Marlog Europe can arrange the entire import or export process for your car, classic vehicle, motorcycle or boat from non-EU member countries to EU member states and vice-versa. Request a no-obligation estimate here.

europe@mchnl.com +31 (0) 165 305065