Japan
Driving on the left, export certificate, headlights to adapt.
Read the guideUnited Kingdom
A third country since 2021: customs, right-hand drive, French roadworthiness test.
Read the guideUnited States and Canada
Lighting, signalling and emissions far from European rules.
Read the guideSwitzerland
A COC is often enough, after customs.
Read the guideAnd from a European Union country?
A vehicle conforming to a European type is registered with its certificate of conformity. Without a COC, a car already registered in a Member State can use the AVDT. The RTI is only needed if both routes fail: take the 5-question test.
What does not change from one country to another
- The RTI01.2 form applies whatever the country of origin.
- The file is submitted to the DREAL where you live.
- From outside the European Union, the vehicle first goes through customs.