Registering and licensing a car from Austria
Full Hungarian administration for a vehicle imported from Austria. We tell you what it costs, which papers you need and how long it takes.
What to watch out for when importing an Austrian car
The Typenschein is the equivalent of the title — without it registration can stall. On the Austrian registration certificate (Zulassungsschein) the inspection expiry date is often ambiguous, so the Hungarian authority then prescribes its own inspection, even if the Austrian §57a sticker looks valid on paper. Austria is an EU member; there is no customs procedure.
Which documents are needed for a car imported from Austria?
- bilingual sales contract or original invoice
- the owner’s personal documents
- for a company, a company extract and specimen signature
A downloadable bilingual contract template. No certified translation needed.
Is customs duty payable?
No. Austria is an EU member, so there is no customs procedure. Registration tax and transfer duty are still payable, though.
The Austrian registration certificate does not always give the environmental class in the same format as the Hungarian field V.9 — in that case the calculator’s “I don’t know” option helps estimate from the Euro number.
How much does it cost to register a car from Austria?
For an average 90 kW, five-year-old passenger car the basic official cost 150,000 – 210,000 Ft , depending on whether there is a valid foreign inspection.
These are basic official fees. On top come our service fee and, for a priority case, its fee.
Precise calculation →Registration cost calculator — cars from Austria
Enter the vehicle details to see the basic official cost. We give the full quote by phone, tailored to your case.
Which procedure applies is decided by the papers, the vehicle’s characteristics and the urgency, case by case. Please call us and we will help. If you do not know, the calculator uses the highest fee.
On the second page of the Hungarian registration certificate, the V.9 field. For a foreign vehicle, look for it in the CoC or on the technical data sheet.
Supplementary official examinations▾
These come on top of the procedure fee above, depending on the vehicle’s build.
Itemised breakdown▾
These are basic official fees. On top come our service fee and, for a priority case, its fee.
An indicative estimate based on the 2026 official fee tables. The final amount payable is set by the official procedure; we give the full quote by phone.
The amounts shown on this site have been compiled to the best of our knowledge, based on official information publicly available in August 2026. The content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute a formal offer, and Alba Prémium Otthon Kft. accepts no liability for its accuracy, completeness, or currency.
I want the registration Prefer the phone: +36 70 755 5705How does it work?
You send the Zulassungsschein, the Typenschein and the contract. We give a fixed quote.
Inspection slot, identity check, tax office, registry office — all prioritised.
Hungarian registration certificate, vehicle title and plate.
Frequently asked questions about cars from Austria
What is a Typenschein?
The Austrian equivalent of the vehicle title, proving the type data and the owner. Without it registration cannot start.
Why is a Hungarian inspection sometimes needed despite a valid §57a sticker?
Because the Hungarian authority wants the date in the document clearly legible — if it is disputed or blurred, they re-test to be safe.
How long does registering an Austrian car take?
With complete papers and a priority slot, as little as one day.
Is a CoC needed for an Austrian car?
In most cases no, if the Zulassungsschein contains the necessary technical data. For electric and hybrid vehicles, yes.
Bringing home a car from Austria?
Send us photos of the documents and we will give a fixed quote within 24 hours.
What we handle for a car imported from Austria
Registering and licensing a car from Austria is one single process with us: from the import to the Hungarian plate we handle every step.
The whole registration process: identity check, official procedure, government office.
Details →First Hungarian registration: moving a car from Austria onto Hungarian plates.
Details →Car sourcing, on-site inspection and transport home, if you need help buying as well.
Details →Registration inspection or full technical inspection — with the authority’s 2026 fees.
Details →A downloadable bilingual contract template — no certified translation needed.
Details →Customs and VAT exemption when moving home: the conditions, the deadlines and the full process.
Details →Calculating the registration tax and the whole tax office process, including age-based depreciation.
Details →If you do not want to wait 2–3 months for an inspection slot.
Details →Obtaining and replacing the certificate of conformity if the vehicle has none.
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