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🇩🇪 Importing a vehicle into Germany

Vehicles must pass TÜV inspection + meet Euro 6. Returning expats / new residents get duty + VAT exemption under TOR for vehicles owned + used 6+ months abroad. RHD discouraged but legal.

Headline rules

Age limit
None
Emission standard
Euro 6
RHD allowed
No (LHD only)
Personal-import allowance
1 vehicle for residence transfer (TOR) duty-free; otherwise 19% VAT + customs

Last verified 2026-04-28.

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