{"id":64363,"date":"2023-01-27T06:30:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T05:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/importing-car-from-uk-to-northern-ireland\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:02:29","slug":"importing-car-from-uk-to-northern-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/importing-car-from-uk-to-northern-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Guide To Importing A Car From UK To Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the exit of the UK from the EU,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/new-customs-rules-for-trade-with-the-eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lots of changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been put in place as regards the importation of goods, cars included. Certain older processes no longer apply and you must now follow the new rules when importing a vehicle in and out of the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Ireland, despite still being part of the UK, has a few importation guidelines and steps that must be adhered to when bringing your car into the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide provides information on the processes to complete when importing a vehicle from UK to Northern Ireland, either by yourself or through someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Importing Vehicles From The UK To Northern Ireland<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A degree of free movement exists between the UK and Northern Ireland, as they are both non-EU countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain important documents that would ordinarily be required when importing a car from an EU country like Spain are not necessary here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/#coc-pedia\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an example of an essential document that would be needed to complete the importation and registration process for vehicles brought <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to an EU country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process your COC here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when importing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into an EU country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can freely move your vehicle between the UK and Northern Ireland, provided specific requirements are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such requirement is that the car is registered either in England or Northern Ireland.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle should also be for private use, as opposed to using it for commercial purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also possible to get relief from customs duty when bringing a car from England to Northern Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When personally moving your car, you should make a declaration by conduct. Drive past the customs control point with the vehicle. Pass through the \u201cgreen channel\u201d on getting to Northern Ireland at the entry port or drive through the entry port if there is no green channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be asked for a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goods movement reference (GMR)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during check-in when moving through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/list-of-ports-using-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain areas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Inform them that the car is your personal property and you are a private citizen, which does not often warrant a GMR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also be exempt from completing an entry summary declaration, otherwise called a safety or security declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Importing Your Vehicle Into Northern Ireland By Proxy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone else is importing a car from UK to Northern Ireland in 2022, on your behalf, they will need to obtain a goods movement reference. Since entering a reference for your car is mandatory, here is what to provide to get a GMR:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your vehicle registration number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An import movement reference number if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry summary declaration movement reference number which was given to you after registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EORI number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are not moving the vehicle for personal use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A movement reference number generated by NCTS or a paper copy of the transit declaration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person or removal company importing the car on your behalf will also need to make a declaration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People that are new to the customs processes of bringing a car from England can get help from the Trader Support Service. They simply need to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradersupportservice.co.uk\/tsst%20Service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will get guidance about changes resulting from the Northern Ireland Protocol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trader Support Service is authorized by the HMRC so you can be sure any guidance you get from them is authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EUROCOC: Europe\u2019s Leading Provider of Certificates of Conformity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, choosing the right partner to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">get COC<\/a> documentation is essential. As the trusted leader in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">COC Europe<\/a>, EUROCOC makes obtaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">COC certificate<\/a> simple, secure, and fully compliant. With a streamlined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">COC online<\/a> process, customers can order a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">COC certificate online<\/a> quickly, knowing every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">European Certificate of Conformity<\/a> is officially issued and legally valid. Whether you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">certificate of conformity car<\/a> document for a single import or high-volume fleet registration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">EUROCOC<\/a> delivers speed, authenticity, and peace of mind \u2014 setting the benchmark for automotive compliance across Europe through every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\">certificate of conformity<\/a> issued.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Popular Available COC Brands:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Certificate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Full name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Audi<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/audi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audi COC<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/audi\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0160koda Certificate of Conformity<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suzuki<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/suzuki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzuki COC<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/suzuki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzuki Certificate of Conformity<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tesla<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/tesla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tesla COC<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/tesla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tesla Certificate of Conformity<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/toyota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toyota COC<\/a><\/td><td><a 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of changes have been put in place as regards the importation of goods, cars included. Certain older processes no longer apply and you must now follow the new rules when importing a vehicle in and out of the UK. 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