Homologating a non-EU car in Finland
Yksittäishyväksyntä
A vehicle imported from outside the EEA that's been in use for less than six months counts as new under Finnish rules and needs a yksittäishyväksyntä (individual approval) from Traficom, which confirms the specific vehicle meets applicable requirements before it can be registered.
The process, step by step
- 1Eligibility check
We confirm whether the vehicle counts as new under Finnish rules (used less than six months) and whether yksittäishyväksyntä applies.
- 2Application
The application can be filed by the owner, the manufacturer, the manufacturer's representative, or an importer.
- 3Technical review
Traficom, as the approval authority, verifies the vehicle meets applicable Finnish/EU requirements.
- 4Modifications, if flagged
Any non-compliant points are corrected and the vehicle is re-presented.
- 5Registration
Once approved, the vehicle can be registered and plated.
Varies by vehicle and documentation completeness. We give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your vehicle.
Cost depends on the technical review and any required modifications. We quote after reviewing your specific vehicle.
Frequently asked
It depends on how long it's been in use: a vehicle imported from outside the EEA that's been in use for less than six months is treated as new under Finnish rules and needs individual approval, regardless of its mileage or condition.
The vehicle's owner, its manufacturer, the manufacturer's representative, or an importer can all file the application; it isn't restricted to one party.
HomologateMyCar handles what happens once the car is in Europe. If you haven't sourced it yet, our sister company DriveSino exports vehicles from China to Finland and has a dedicated import guide for it.
DriveSino's Finland import guide