Do this before the next step: For a vehicle from Great Britain or another non-EU country, complete the Customs Declaration and pay any Customs Duty and import VAT before VRT registration. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Have your driving/vehicle documents, identity details, PPSN where required, proof of address and any official form or fee required for this service ready.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: If you are moving your residence to Ireland with your own vehicle, apply for Transfer of Residence VRT relief within 7 days and before registration. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Prepare the documents and reference details that the linked official service lists for this specific step: “For a vehicle from Great Britain or another non-EU country, complete the Customs Declaration and pay any Customs Duty and import VAT before VRT registration”.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: Book the NCTS registration appointment within 7 days of arrival and make sure the vehicle is registered within 30 days. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Have your driving/vehicle documents, identity details, PPSN where required, proof of address and any official form or fee required for this service ready.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: Prepare the foreign registration document, PPSN and identity/address evidence, proof of entry date and any customs MRN; for relevant new M/N vehicles also follow the 2026 VIN/e-CoC EUCARIS rules. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Have your driving/vehicle documents, identity details, PPSN where required, proof of address and any official form or fee required for this service ready.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: Present the vehicle at NCTS, complete Irish registration and pay VRT and any VAT due; an EU vehicle is a “new means of transport” for VAT if under 6 months old or at 6,000 km or less. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Have your driving/vehicle documents, identity details, PPSN where required, proof of address and any official form or fee required for this service ready.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: After registration, arrange Irish motor insurance and then pay Motor Tax before using the vehicle as required. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Prepare the documents and reference details that the linked official service lists for this specific step: “Present the vehicle at NCTS, complete Irish registration and pay VRT and any VAT due; an EU vehicle is a “new means of transport” for VAT if under 6 months old or at 6,000 km or less”.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this before the next step: Lili tip: check whether the country of previous registration requires a separate export/deregistration step and keep the Irish registration proof for it. If the official page gives a specific deadline for your case, follow that deadline.

Use the official gov.ie service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Prepare the documents and reference details that the linked official service lists for this specific step: “After registration, arrange Irish motor insurance and then pay Motor Tax before using the vehicle as required”.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.

Do this as soon as this situation applies to you. Follow any specific deadline shown on the official page.

Use the official Revenue service linked below. If the service gives both online and in-person routes, use the route that applies to your case.

Have your driving/vehicle documents, identity details, PPSN where required, proof of address and any official form or fee required for this service ready.

Use the current official page for your exact circumstances; conditions and supporting documents can differ by route. Keep proof that you completed the step.