🇬🇧 Importing a vehicle into United Kingdom
Vehicles must comply with Euro 6 emission standards (or be exempt for historic vehicles over 30 years). RHD market — LHD imports require IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) plus headlamp + speedo conversion.
Headline rules
- Age limit
- None
- Emission standard
- Euro 6 / Euro VI
- RHD allowed
- Yes
- Personal-import allowance
- 1 vehicle, declare on NOVA form to HMRC within 14 days
Last verified 2026-04-28.