Green card: when you need it and what it costs

The green card is international proof that your vehicle carries third-party motor insurance abroad. Border police on the Balkan crossings ask for it regularly.

When you need it

For Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Turkey a green card is mandatory for vehicles registered in North Macedonia. For EU countries, including Greece and Bulgaria, the plate is usually enough.

Check before you leave

• The dates cover your whole trip.
• The plate number on the card is correct.
• The country you are driving to is not crossed out.

What it costs

Price depends on duration and vehicle type. A 15 day policy is cheapest for short trips; a monthly one usually pays off in summer.