Registering and licensing a car from Ireland
Full Hungarian administration for a vehicle imported from Ireland. We tell you what it costs, which papers you need and how long it takes.
What to watch out for when importing an Irish car
Ireland is an EU member; there is no customs procedure — the biggest difference from the United Kingdom. Ireland also drives on the left, though, so the vehicle is right-hand drive: because of the beam pattern, adjustment or headlight replacement is often needed before the Hungarian inspection. The document is the Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC); the technical inspection is the NCT.
Which documents are needed for a car imported from Ireland?
- 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. Ireland is an EU member, so there is no customs procedure — that is the fundamental difference from the United Kingdom, where since Brexit both a customs procedure and an authority inspection are mandatory. Registration tax and transfer duty must still be paid, though.
A right-hand-drive version is the most sensitive point at the Hungarian inspection: the beam pattern is aimed for driving on the left, and that has to be sorted before the test. It is a cost, but not an obstacle.
How much does it cost to register a car from Ireland?
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 Ireland
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 VRC and the contract. We go through the right-hand-drive inspection requirements, then 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 Ireland
Does an Irish car need customs clearance?
No. Ireland is an EU member state, so there is no customs procedure — that is the key difference from the United Kingdom.
Do the headlights have to be converted?
For a right-hand-drive vehicle usually yes, because the beam is optimised for left-hand traffic. It is worth sorting before the inspection.
Does the same apply to a Northern Irish car?
No. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, where the post-Brexit rules apply — this is assessed separately; call us and we will go through it.
How long does registering an Irish car take?
With complete papers and a priority slot, as little as one day; the headlight conversion and the transport take longer.
Bringing home a car from Ireland?
Send us photos of the documents and we will give a fixed quote within 24 hours.
What we handle for a car imported from Ireland
Registering and licensing a car from Ireland 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 Ireland 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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