Ireland

• Mechanically or electrically powered vehicles designed for road use.
• Categories:
  • A: Cars, SUVs, minibuses (up to 10 seats).
  • B: Vans/trucks ≤3.5 tonnes.
  • C: Large vans, lorries, tractors, buses (more than 10 seats).
  • D: Special vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines, construction vehicles.
  • M: Motorbikes.
• E-bikes with pedal-assist only are generally not classified as mechanically propelled.

• Pay customs duty for used vehicles from Great Britain.
• Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) applies unless exempt.
• VAT on all new cars, and some used cars.
• Proof of customs declaration is required if the vehicle passed through Northern Ireland.
• Relief from customs or VAT may apply if moving your residence to Ireland.

• Register the vehicle; pay VRT and VAT (unless exempt), motor tax, and insurance.
• New car definition: 6 months old or less, or 6,000 km or less.
• National Car Test (NCT) is required if the vehicle is 4 years old or more.
• EU roadworthiness certificate can be recognised temporarily.

• Pay customs duty, VRT (unless exempt), VAT (unless exempt), motor tax, and insurance.
• NCT required for vehicles 4 years old or more.
• Foreign registration documents must be presented.