You do not strictly need to carry a valid Green Card with you for travel to and within the EU and EEA in your motorhome or campervan. However it may be useful to carry one as it is a kind of short cut to proving that you have the insurance required for your vehicle in the EU. We are therefore continuing to provide a free annual Green Card with every motor policy. We reserve the right to make an administration charge to cover the cost of a replacement if you have to request one.
“The UK is part of the Green Card Free Circulation Area, which comprises all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries as well as Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Switzerland. UK-based drivers do not need to carry green cards for their vehicles when travelling to these countries.”
The UK Bureau responsible for Green Cards, MIB, in the UK has confirmed that your green card can be printed on white paper and does not need to have the country bureau list on the reverse, this can be on a separate piece of paper.
Detailed guidance from the government is provided here:
Green Card Advice
Your insurance provides the minimum compulsory insurance in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man, The Channel Islands, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the Vatican City. It also includes traveling between these countries. Your cover is extended to the same level as you have in the UK for 180 days in these countries.
Other documents that may be required
International Driving Permit
“You do not need an IDP to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK.
You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either:
* a paper driving licence”
* a licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man”
Medical Insurance
“The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other countries, on the same basis as a resident of that country. This may be free or it may require a payment equivalent to that which a local resident would pay.
The UK GHIC has replaced the existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). If you have an existing EHIC you can continue to use it until the expiry date on the card. Once it expires, you’ll need to apply for a UK GHIC to replace it.”
You can find out how to apply for a GHIC card here
It is still generally recommended that you take out medical insurance to cover the type of activities that you will be doing while abroad. Ambulances and helicopter ambulances are not covered by EHIC/GHIC together with other possible medical expenses, take advice before you travel.
Taking your dog with you
Details of what you need to do and the rules for taking your dog, cat or ferret to the EU can be found here: Taking your pet abroad
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