Registration of a temporarily imported car in Ukraine

1. Cars imported temporarily by non-residents are subject to mandatory registration at service centres of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

2. The car is allowed tо reside in Ukraine up to 1 month without the need to register it.

3. Conditions for registering a car in Ukraine by a non-resident:

• A foreigner must have a temporary residence permit, a certificate of the registration of the place of residence and a taxpayer card (TIN);
• The car must be registered in a foreign country on a foreigner who is going to make temporary registration in Ukraine.

4. The maximum period of temporary import is one year, so, you can register a car within this period.

5. For the lack of registration of a temporarily imported car, a fine is provided.

For how long can a non-resident import a car into Ukraine?

The Customs Code of Ukraine allows the import of a car by a non-resident citizen into the territory of Ukraine for up to 1 year.

When a temporarily imported car is in Ukraine over this period, the following fines are provided:

• up to 3 days - 850 UAH;
• from 3 to 10 days - 5100 UAH;
• from 10 to 20 days - 17000 UAH;
• from 20 to 30 days - UAH 85,000;
• more than 30 days/loss of a car/disassembly of a car - UAH 170,000 or confiscation of a car.

How does a non-resident cross the border in his own car?

When entering the territory of Ukraine, the border service enters data about the car into the customs database. A foreigner signs an obligation to export a car from the territory of Ukraine in time.

Necessary documents for crossing the border of Ukraine on your own car:

• Passport;
• Technical certificate;
• Medical insurance policy for a car, valid on the territory of Ukraine.

Why is it necessary to register a car of a non-resident of Ukraine?

The legislation provides that non-residents who imported a car into Ukraine under the temporary import regime for a period of more than 30 days are required to register this car at the service centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and receive a temporary registration card.

Who has the right to register a car imported under the temporary import regime?

Such a right is granted to a non-resident of Ukraine who has a temporary residence permit in Ukraine and registration of a place of residence.

How is the registration process going?

To register a car of a non-resident, you must:

1. Issue a certificate of registration of the vehicle in the customs service.
2. Contact the service centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and issue a registration card.

What happens if the registration procedure is not completed ?

The first fixation of an offence by law enforcement bodies will cost the owner 850 uah, the second - 1,700 uah or public works for a period of 30 to 40 hours with or without paid confiscation of the vehicle.