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Homologating a non-EU car in Hungary

Egyedi forgalomba helyezési eljárás

A vehicle brought in from outside the EU, such as the US or Canada, must clear customs and VAT first, and its first technical and individual inspection can only take place through the NKH: this egyedi forgalomba helyezés (individual registration) procedure is what actually authorizes the vehicle for the road in Hungary.

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The process, step by step

  1. 1
    Customs clearance and VAT

    The vehicle is cleared through customs and VAT is paid before the technical process can start.

  2. 2
    Documentation review

    The NKH reviews the vehicle's available documents and parameters to decide whether the individual registration procedure applies.

  3. 3
    Technical and individual inspection

    The vehicle's first technical and individual inspection takes place at an official testing station under the NKH's authority.

  4. 4
    Modifications, if flagged

    Any non-compliant points are corrected and the vehicle is re-presented.

  5. 5
    Registration

    Only a vehicle that passes this procedure can be placed into circulation (forgalomba helyezés) in Hungary.

Typical timeline

Varies by vehicle and documentation completeness. We give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your vehicle.

Cost

Cost includes customs duty, VAT, the inspection fee, and any required modifications. We quote the full picture after reviewing your specific vehicle.

Authority: Nemzeti Közlekedési Hatóság (NKH), within the Kormányhivatal system

Frequently asked

Can any testing station handle this, or does it have to be the NKH specifically?

For vehicles arriving from outside the EU, the first technical and individual inspection can only take place through the NKH, not just any general testing station.

Do I need to clear customs before the technical process starts?

Yes. Customs clearance and VAT apply to non-EU-origin vehicles, and that step comes before the vehicle's technical and individual inspection can proceed.

Still need to source the vehicle?

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 Hungary and has a dedicated import guide for it.

DriveSino's Hungary import guide

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