I imported a used car from the EU to Slovakia – what needs to be done?
7 tasks in suggested order
1. Upon purchase, obtain proof of acquisition and the foreign vehicle documents required for approval and registration.
When purchasing a vehicle in another Member State.
Seller / foreign registration authority, as applicable.
Purchase contract or invoice and the vehicle's registration/technical documents.
The specific type of approval required in Slovakia depends on the approval and documents the vehicle already possesses.
Official source: mindop.sk
2. Undergo a vehicle originality check.
Prior to the proceedings for the individual recognition or approval of an imported vehicle, if required for the specific type of import.
Originality check facility.
The vehicle, proof of identity, and foreign vehicle registration/technical documents.
An originality check is required for the individual import of a vehicle from abroad; the result must be valid for use in the subsequent proceedings.
Official source: slovensko.sk
3. Arrange for a technical inspection and an emissions test, or provide valid foreign inspection documents, depending on the requirements of the specific type of recognition or approval.
Before submitting or completing the approval procedure, if this requirement applies to the vehicle.
Technical inspection/emissions test (STK/EK) or another technical service, as required by the procedure.
The vehicle and the relevant foreign technical documents.
Not every imported vehicle requires the same set of Slovak inspections; the specific type of recognition or approval and the validity of foreign documents determine the requirements.
Official source: mindop.sk
4. Apply to the district office for the appropriate individual recognition or approval of the imported vehicle.
After obtaining the required documentation and inspection results.
The competent approval authority / district office; an electronic service is also available.
Proof of acquisition, foreign vehicle documents, inspection results, and other attachments depending on the type of procedure.
For a vehicle from the EU, there may be several different types of recognition or approval; do not select the procedure type based solely on the country of origin.
Official source: slovensko.sk
5. Before taking out compulsory motor liability insurance (PZP), compare the price and conditions of several insurers' offers.
Before taking out the PZP required for use/registration of the vehicle.
Several current insurance offers.
Vehicle and policyholder details needed for comparable quotes.
Compare both price and conditions across several current offers. We do not recommend a specific insurer.
Official source: nbs.sk
6. Take out the compulsory liability insurance required for vehicle registration and operation.
Before registering the vehicle and putting it into operation.
Insurance company.
Vehicle and owner details.
Motor liability insurance must be valid before vehicle registration and use. Before taking out a policy, compare both price and conditions across several current offers.
Official source: nove.slovensko.sk
7. Upon approval/recognition and fulfillment of conditions, register the vehicle and obtain Slovak documents/license plates.
After the decision on recognition or approval is issued and compulsory liability insurance is arranged.
Traffic Inspectorate / relevant electronic service.
Decision on approval/recognition, vehicle documents, compulsory liability insurance, and other supporting documents depending on the registration procedure.
Only the successful approval of the imported vehicle allows for its subsequent registration.
Official source: slovensko.sk
