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Exporting a Car from Poland 2026: Vehicle Deregistration, Temporary Plates and Customs<\/h1>\n
Flyto Relocation Team<\/strong>\u00b7<\/span>Updated May 10, 2026<\/span>\u00b7<\/span>\u2713 Expert team since 2018<\/span>\u00b7<\/span>~2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n
Also available in Polski<\/a><\/div>\n
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Quick answer:<\/strong> Exporting a car from Poland requires vehicle deregistration at the wydzia\u0142 komunikacji of your starostwo, optional temporary export plates for transit, and customs procedures for third countries (UK after Brexit, Switzerland, USA). Within the EU\/EEA there are no duties; re-registration must occur within 30-90 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key takeaways<\/h3>\n
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  • Deregistration<\/strong> at wydzia\u0142 komunikacji.<\/li>\n
  • Temporary plates<\/strong> for transit.<\/li>\n
  • EU\/EEA<\/strong>: no duties.<\/li>\n
  • UK Brexit<\/strong>: ~10% duty + 20% VAT.<\/li>\n
  • Re-register<\/strong> within 30-90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Vehicle deregistration (wyrejestrowanie pojazdu)<\/h2>\n

    Permanent export of a Polish-registered car requires wyrejestrowanie pojazdu z powodu wywozu za granic\u0119 under art. 79 ust. 1 pkt 2 of the Ustawa Prawo o ruchu drogowym. The procedure is filed with the wydzia\u0142 komunikacji of the starostwo powiatowe (city\/county transport department) where the vehicle is registered. Deregistration removes the car from the Polish CEPiK register and frees the owner from compulsory OC insurance and the recycling fee.<\/p>\n

    From 2024 the procedure is increasingly digital \u2014 most starostwa accept submissions via ePUAP with profil zaufany. Documents required: dow\u00f3d rejestracyjny (registration document), karta pojazdu if issued, Polish OC insurance policy, foreign registration certificate or proof of permanent export (e.g. customs declaration EX-1, bill of sale to foreign buyer). The fee is 10 PLN (administrative). Optional 30-PLN payment for tablice pr\u00f3bne (temporary plates) for the export drive.<\/p>\n

    Temporary plates (tablice pr\u00f3bne) for the export drive<\/h2>\n

    Cars driven from Poland to a destination country for foreign re-registration typically use tablice pr\u00f3bne (red-bordered, valid 30 days) issued by the same wydzia\u0142 komunikacji. The cost is approximately 100-150 PLN including the deposit. The vehicle must have a valid badanie techniczne (MoT equivalent) and OC insurance for the export period. Some destinations (DE, AT, CH) accept the Polish dow\u00f3d rejestracyjny + temporary plates for up to 30 days.<\/p>\n

    Alternative: drive on Polish plates with valid OC and badanie, deregister upon arrival in the destination, then re-register locally. This works for EU destinations within a 30-90 day period. Note: insurance coverage may require a Zielona Karta (Green Card) for some non-EU transit countries.<\/p>\n

    Re-registration in the destination country<\/h2>\n

    EU\/EEA destinations follow simplified procedure under directive 1999\/37\/EC. Required documents: Polish dow\u00f3d rejestracyjny (handed in to local authority), wyrejestrowanie za\u015bwiadczenie, COC (Certificate of Conformity) for the model, customs status confirmation if needed (T2L for EU intra-trade), foreign mandatory insurance (often immediately at import). Most destinations require a local technical inspection: T\u00dcV in Germany, MoT in UK, CT in France, ITV in Spain, Italian collaudo. Re-registration fees vary 50-300 EUR by country.<\/p>\n

    Non-EU destinations require customs clearance: SAD\/T1 transit document, customs duty (typically 10% on vehicle value for EU origin under WTO MFN), VAT (varies), and homologation if the vehicle does not meet local emission standards (Euro 4\/5\/6 typically required, or California CARB for USA imports).<\/p>\n

    Cost comparison: EU re-registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Destination<\/th>\nPolish wyrejestrowanie<\/th>\nForeign re-registration<\/th>\nTechnical inspection<\/th>\nTotal typical<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Germany<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\n30-60 EUR<\/td>\n50-150 EUR (T\u00dcV\/HU)<\/td>\n200-300 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Netherlands<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\n50-100 EUR<\/td>\n50-80 EUR (APK)<\/td>\n250-400 EUR (BPM tax extra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Spain<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\n100-200 EUR<\/td>\n30-50 EUR (ITV)<\/td>\n200-450 EUR + 4-12% impuesto matriculaci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    UK (post-Brexit)<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\n55 GBP DVLA<\/td>\n54.85 GBP MOT<\/td>\n500-1000 GBP including duty\/VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    France<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\n50-100 EUR carte grise<\/td>\n78 EUR contr\u00f4le technique<\/td>\n250-500 EUR + carte grise tax (regional)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Norway<\/td>\n10 PLN<\/td>\nSignificant import duty<\/td>\nPeriodic inspection<\/td>\nOften 30-50% of vehicle value (NOK omregistreringsavgift)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Special cases<\/h2>\n

    VAT and customs implications<\/h3>\n

    Polish-registered car >6 months old AND with >6,000 km is considered ’used’ for EU VAT purposes \u2014 no VAT on intra-EU transfer to another EU country, just the destination’s vehicle re-registration tax. New vehicles (<6 months OR <6,000 km) are ’new means of transport’ under directive 2006\/112\/EC \u2014 destination VAT applies. Polish VAT may need to be reclaimed via VAT-23 procedure.<\/p>\n

    Leased vehicles<\/h3>\n

    Cars under leasing or kredyt samochodowy with Polish lender (PKO Leasing, Pekao Leasing, mLeasing, Santander Consumer) require lender consent before export. Most lenders charge a fee (200-500 PLN) for the dispensa eksportowa and may shorten the lease term. Some lenders refuse export \u2014 early termination then required. Always check the leasing umowa first.<\/p>\n

    Specially-equipped or rare vehicles<\/h3>\n

    Modified vehicles (LPG\/CNG installations, lift kits, performance modifications) may fail destination homologation. Pre-export technical inspection at a foreign-aware diagnostician is recommended. Common issues: tinted windows non-compliant in DE, LPG installations not approved beyond Polish R67-01, daytime running lights configurations.<\/p>\n

    Companies with fleet vehicles<\/h3>\n

    Limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) and JDG vehicles being exported require additional steps: corrected \u015brodki trwa\u0142e register, VAT correction if applicable, and inclusion in the company’s tax filings as a disposal. Consult with ksi\u0119gowo\u015b\u0107 before export to avoid undeclared depreciation issues.<\/p>\n

    Insurance during the transit<\/h2>\n

    Polish OC insurance is valid throughout EU\/EEA + UK + Switzerland under Multilateral Guarantee Agreement. For non-EU destinations or transit countries (Belarus, Ukraine, RU, Western Balkans), a Zielona Karta from the Polish insurer (PZU, Warta, Allianz, Ergo Hestia) is mandatory \u2014 request 14 days before departure, often free or low cost (0-50 PLN). The Zielona Karta covers third-party liability per the Council of Bureaux green-card system.<\/p>\n

    Casco (kasko) coverage stops at the export point unless extended. Add a single-trip kasko if vehicle value warrants \u2014 premiums 100-300 PLN for one-way EU transit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    FAQ<\/h3>\n
    \nDeregistration cost?<\/summary>\n

    Fixed administrative fee at the wydzia\u0142 komunikacji.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nInsurance during transit?<\/summary>\n

    Short-term export cover for 30-60 days.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nEU export?<\/summary>\n

    No duties; local re-registration mandatory in the legal window.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nWorth exporting?<\/summary>\n

    Often yes for newer cars, rarely for older ones once duties apply.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nClassic car?<\/summary>\n

    Special rules for vehicles over 30 years old.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nCan I export a car still under Polish leasing or kredyt?<\/summary>\n

    Yes, but with lender consent. PKO Leasing, mLeasing, Pekao Leasing and Santander Consumer charge 200-500 PLN dispensa eksportowa. Some lenders shorten the lease or require early payoff. Without consent, the export is a contractual breach and the lender can recall the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nIs OC insurance valid during the export drive across Europe?<\/summary>\n

    Yes, Polish OC is valid in EU\/EEA + UK + Switzerland under the Multilateral Guarantee Agreement. For transit through non-EU countries (Belarus, Ukraine, RU, Western Balkans, Turkey), request a Zielona Karta from the insurer at least 14 days before departure \u2014 usually free or low cost.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nDo I pay Polish VAT or destination VAT on a used car export?<\/summary>\n

    If the car is >6 months old AND >6,000 km, it is ’used’ for EU VAT purposes \u2014 no double VAT, only the destination’s re-registration tax. If ’new means of transport’ (<6 months OR <6,000 km), destination VAT applies and Polish VAT can be reclaimed via VAT-23. Non-EU destinations apply normal customs duty + import VAT.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nWhat about right-hand drive cars exported to UK?<\/summary>\n

    Polish-registered cars are typically left-hand drive. Export to the UK is allowed but the vehicle must pass MOT and IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) if not type-approved for UK. Post-Brexit, the UK adds 10% customs duty plus 20% VAT, plus 55 GBP DVLA registration. Import worthwhile only for high-value vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

    Time the temporary plates with the moving truck schedule to avoid uninsured days.<\/p>\n

    Flyto Relocation arranges international vehicle transport. Get a free quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    See also: All Poland moving guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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