First Hungarian registration of a non-EU vehicle
USA, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Norway, United Arab Emirates. Customs procedure, VPID application, CoC procurement and authority inspection in one mandate. Service fee 59,990 Ft.
What are the three extra steps from outside the EU?
One: customs procedure, where VAT arises alongside the duty, based on the customs value. Two: VPID customs identifier application, without which no customs procedure can start. Three: Authority inspection is mandatory — for a vehicle from a third country, registration administration is not enough; an individual approval procedure is required. A CoC is usually needed here too, because with differing standards it is what proves EU compliance.
For the USA, Canada and Dubai the process is entirely individual — please enquire.
Country-by-country notes
Every third country has its own document system and its own typical pitfalls.
How does it work?
Official fee calculator
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 5705The calculator works out the basic official fees. The customs duty and VAT are not included, because these depend on the vehicle’s customs value — in a dutiable case the burden is 39.7%. For a non-EU vehicle always choose the “Full technical inspection” procedure, because the authority inspection is mandatory here. If the vehicle non-European version (USA, Canada, Dubai) the calculator gives no total: such cases are priced individually.
These are basic official fees. On top come our service fee and, for a priority case, its fee.
Two-step route from a third country
Cars from a third country must first be registered in another EU country — to the Czech Republic or Germany —, and only then can we work with it at home. The exception is anyone granted a C-01 returning-resident duty and VAT exemption. We undertake first European registration in Germany and the Czech Republic from EUR 2,500.
We handle the customs quickly. The lead time is extended by the origin verification, while the foreign authority replies — 30–60 days. That is not up to us.
Frequently asked questions
How much are the customs duty and VAT?
It is calculated on the vehicle’s customs value, so no fixed figure can be given in advance. For a quote, send us the purchase invoice or the contract — we will estimate from that.
Why a valid American inspection is not enough
Because the Hungarian authority only registers on the basis of EU type approval or a domestic official inspection. For a vehicle from a third country the authority inspection is therefore mandatory, whatever the foreign papers say.
Can a right-hand-drive car be registered?
Yes, the law does not rule it out. EU compliance of the lighting must be proven, though, which often means replacing lamps. It is worth budgeting for that before you buy.
Is there a customs allowance for returning residents?
Under certain conditions, yes — you must have owned the vehicle for a set period and the change of residence must be proven. It has to be requested in advance, before the customs procedure starts; it cannot be claimed retrospectively.
How long does the whole process take?
Usually several weeks, because of the customs procedure and obtaining the CoC. This category is not suited to express handling — official and manufacturer lead times cannot be shortened.
Do you help with transport home too?
Yes. For sea freight we also arrange the port release and the domestic trailer transport, coordinated with the customs procedure.
Importing a vehicle from outside the EU?
Send photos of the foreign documents and the purchase invoice, and tell us the country of origin. We give the customs and VAT estimate in the quote.