--- title: What To Consider When Relocating To The UK With Your Vehicle description: This article explores how to bring your vehicle with you when relocating to the UK looking at customs duty, left-hand vehicles and the length of your stay. image: https://www.galleon-ltd.com/hubfs/Can-You-Bring-Your-Vehicle-When-Relocating-To-The-UK.jpg --- [+ 44 (0) 1708 868 068](tel:+%2044%20(0)%201708%20868%20068) [info@galleon-ltd.com](mailto:info@galleon-ltd.com) [Track My Move](https://track.galleon-ltd.com/mymove/login) [![Galleon International Shipping Logo](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Galleon%20Logo.jpg?width=415&height=101&name=Galleon%20Logo.jpg "Galleon International Shipping Logo")](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/) - [Home](https://www.galleon-ltd.com) - Corporate Relocation - [Relocation For Employees](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/relocation-for-employees) - [Relocation For Employers](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/relocation-for-employers) - Personal Relocation - [Moving Overseas](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/moving-overseas) - [Moving Within The UK](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/moving-within-the-uk) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/blog) - [Get In Touch](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/get-your-quote) - [Transfer Of Residence Tax Relief Application Guide](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/transfer-of-residence-tax-relief-application-guide) - [Free Country Guides](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/free-country-moving-guides) - [Your Essential Guide To International Removals ](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/international-removals-guide) - [Moving Checklist](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/moving-checklist) - [About Us](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/about-us) - [Contact](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/contact) - [Free Virtual Survey](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/free-virtual-survey) # Blog [Free Country Guides](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/free-country-moving-guides) ![A small black car driving on a road in Central London after being imported by a EU expatriate](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/hubfs/Can-You-Bring-Your-Vehicle-When-Relocating-To-The-UK.jpg) ## Can You Bring Your Vehicle When Relocating To The UK? June 2023 Are you planning to [relocate to the UK](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/moving-within-the-uk) from the EU and wondering if you can bring your vehicle with you? The short answer is yes, you can, but it’s essential to follow [specific procedures and requirements](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/blog/paperwork-for-your-relocation-to-the-netherlands) to avoid issues. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about car relocation when moving to the UK. ## **Short-Term Relocation?** If you are moving to the UK short-term for work or leisure, you may be able to use your foreign vehicle for up to six months without having to register it with the DVLA. However, make sure that all your paperwork is up to date, including insurance and MOT (or equivalent). If you plan to use your vehicle in the country for more than six months, you will need to apply for vehicle registration with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). 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If you're eligible for ToR, HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs – the government tax collection body) will notify the DVLA on your behalf, but you’ll still need to provide the required documentation to prove ownership. A new vehicle may be subject to additional VAT (Value Added Tax) and customs duties, so make sure to check the specific requirements for your situation to avoid any surprises. ## **But What About Left-Hand Drive Vehicles?** Contrary to [EU countries](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/blog/eu-relocations-post-brexit), UK drivers drive on the left-hand side of the road, and cars sold on the UK market are right-hand drive vehicles – in other words, the driver’s seat is on the right-hand side of the car, rather than the left. If your vehicle is left-hand drive, with the driver’s seat on the left, getting used to driving on UK roads may be a challenge at first, especially when navigating roundabouts. It's worth considering whether or not you'll be comfortable with that before deciding to bring your vehicle; however, there's no law against driving a left-hand drive vehicle in the UK. ## **Next Steps** We hope this article has helped you understand the process of [bringing your vehicle to the UK](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/moving-within-the-uk). If you have any questions or would like support with your move, [please contact Galleon today](https://www.galleon-ltd.com/get-your-quote) for more information. 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