Transit & drive-in

Temporary import deadlines + documents

Parameters

Border crossing date

Mode

Drive-in documents

• Purchase contract/invoice
• Seller-country registration
• Transit plates + insurance
• Border customs declaration
• Owner passport

Deadline

Temporary import (foreigner)

2027-10-19

365 days left

Temporary import of foreign cars: up to 1 yr for foreigners, shorter for residents. Transit plates from purchase country: Poland — up to 30 days, Germany — Kurzzeit 5 days / Ausfuhr 12 mo. Driving yourself is cheaper than a tow, but transit insurance is required.