Car insurance and green cards in Austria (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Foreign-plated cars need liability cover in Austria. Cars from another EEA state do not have to show a green card. Other cars need a green card, assumed cover under the bureaux agreement, or border insurance.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Third-party insurance compulsoryVisiting with a foreign-registered car | Yes [1] |
| Green card needed for cars from other EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | No [1] |
| Green card needed for cars from the UKVisiting with a foreign-registered car | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Proof of insurance for cars from EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | Vehicles brought in from another EEA state need not show a green card. If they have no assumed insurance cover under the 2002 agreement of the national bureaux, they can still face a non-systematic insurance check, which must be non-discriminatory and part of a wider check. [1] |
| Cars from other non-EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | Liability cover through a green card, through assumed cover under the 2002 agreement of the national bureaux, or through border insurance bought on entry. A green card must be shown on request. If there is neither a green card nor border insurance (and no assumed cover), the vehicle is to be prevented from entering Austria. [1] |
Notes
- Insurance can still be checked by non-systematic spot checks.
- Stated in UK Government guidance for UK-registered vehicles driving in the EU. The Austrian law read (§ 62 KFG) does not name the United Kingdom.
Sources
- Bundeskanzleramt (RIS - Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): Kraftfahrgesetz 1967, § 62 (Haftung für Kraftfahrzeuge und Anhänger mit ausländischem Kennzeichen) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.