Do I need a Green Card?

As of 2nd August 2021, Green Cards are no longer a legal requirement and you will not need a Green Card to drive abroad.

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What is my cover abroad? 

Please check your policy wording and/or get in touch with the Customer Support Team who will be able to confirm your cover abroad.   

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Where can I drive abroad?

Please check your policy wording and/or get in touch with the Customer Support Team who will be able to confirm where you can and can’t drive abroad.   

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How long can I drive abroad for?

Please get in touch with the Customer Support Team a minimum of 10 days before your trip. They will be able to clarify how long you can drive abroad for during your policy.

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What is the policy usage when a customer drives in the EU?

SDP (social, domestic, pleasure) only (cannot be used for business purposes)

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Do I need anything else to drive abroad?‍‍

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International Driving Permit

Under the new UK-EU relationship you do not need an International Driving Permit to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a card driving licence issued in the UK.

However, you might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: 

  • A paper driving licence
  • A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man


Check the Government website here for more info.

GB Sticker

All UK-registered cars will need to remove the GB sticker when driving in any EU country and replace it with the new UK sticker. You will need to display a UK sticker if your registration plate has any of the following: A GB Identifier with Union Flag, a Euro symbol, a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales, numbers and letter only - no flag or identifier.

However, if your registration plate already includes a UK identifier with the Union flag - also known as the Union Jack - you do not need to add a sticker when travelling in most EU countries.

If you’re in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, you must display a UK sticker no matter what is on your registration plate.

Check the Government website here for more info.

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