Green Card

When planning a trip abroad in your own car, it is important not only to prepare the necessary documents and check the technical condition of the car, but also to take care of insurance, in particular to issue a Green Card policy.




What is a Green Card insurance policy?


The Green Card is an international insurance policy for motorists. The document is mandatory when traveling abroad for all vehicles. The Green Card is issued exclusively for foreign travel.
The Green Card system operates in 44 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, ensuring the protection of the interests of victims of road accidents, regardless of which country participating in the system the accident occurred in.
Without this policy, crossing the border by car is impossible, as it confirms the availability of insurance coverage in accordance with the requirements of the country being visited.


What does a Green Card for a car cover?


Car insurance for traveling abroad The Green Card operates on the principle of a civil liability insurance - that is, it covers damage caused to the life and health of third parties, as well as material damage caused to the property of victims in the event of an accident on the territory of any of the countries participating in the system.


Why is it important to have a Green Card when traveling abroad?


If you have a “Green Card”, if you get into an accident abroad, you can count on receiving compensation from an insurance agent.
It is not worth traveling abroad by car without a “Green Card” not only because of significant fines (from 1000 euros, deportation, ban on entering the country, seizure or arrest of the vehicle), but also because repairing a car at your own expense abroad is very expensive.


How is the electronic Green Card different from the paper one?


The electronic and paper versions of the Green Card have exactly the same legal force and are recognized by all countries participating in the international motor insurance system. 
Starting from January 1, 2025, you will not need to have a printed copy of the Green Card to cross the border, as all countries accept the policy in both electronic and paper formats. To confirm the availability of insurance, it is enough to present a PDF document from the screen of a smartphone or other gadget.

You can buy a green card online at any time of the day and receive it by email, while the paper version requires a personal visit to the insurance company. 

Read more about how to apply for a Green Card insurance policy on the Visit World portal below.

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What does the Green Card cover?

The principle of operation of the Green Card is similar to CTP insurance, only abroad. In the event of an accident, the culprit's Green Card insurance policy will cover the damage caused by his fault to other participants in the accident - the cost of treatment or repair of the victim's car. 


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How Does the Green Card Work Abroad?


The Insurance Company Indemnifies for Damages That a Car with a Green Card Policy May Cause Abroad. It is important to remember that the coverage covers damages caused to third parties, the coverage does not extend to the perpetrator of the accident. This means that if you hit someone else's car abroad, the insurance company will pay money to the other party to the accident, not to you.


The amount of coverage for injuries and material damage under the policy depends on the country of residence, but the average amount in EU countries is 1 million euros.


The insurance policy is issued for a car and its validity automatically extends to all drivers who drive the car legally. That is, it is not necessary to add data of other drivers, except the owner, to the document.



In which countries is the Green Card insurance policy valid?


The policy is valid in the territory of the member countries of the “Green Card” system, in 50 countries of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: Austria, Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, France, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Morocco, Moldova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Great Britain.



When and where to buy a Green Card?


According to the new rules, which came into force on January 1, 2025, you need to apply for a Green Card at least one day before your planned departure. This means that it is no longer possible to buy insurance on the day of travel or at the border.


If the policy expires and you are still abroad, you can also take out insurance from a foreign insurance agent. However, in Poland, the cost of a Green Card for 1 month is 50 euros, and in Germany, the price of an annual policy starts at 900 euros, and for a month - from 150 euros. The price is lower on the Visit World portal. 



List of documents for applying for a “Green card”


In order to apply for a “Green Card” policy, you need:

- International passport or driver's license;

- Vehicle registration certificate;

- Registration number of the taxpayer's registration card.



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How to buy a Green Card online on the Visit World website?


The process of applying for a Green Card on our portal is as simple as possible and takes only a few minutes. To buy a green card online on the Visit World website, you need to follow a few simple steps.


1. Select the citizenship “Ukraine” and the country of destination.

2. Click the “Buy” button to take out the insurance policy “Green Card for 15 days or more”.

3. Choose the type of vehicle, region/country (where you are going), the period of insurance (your stay abroad) and click the “Calculate the cost” button.

4. Choose an insurance agent from whom you want to issue a Green Card and click the “Issue” button.

5. Fill in the form with the data about the policyholder and the car.

6. Confirm the data and agree to the terms of the contract.

7. Pay for the policy in a way convenient for you and receive electronic insurance by email.


Please note! The online green card begins to operate the next day after the insurance is issued. That is, it is impossible to issue a policy “for today”. Take this into account when planning your trip.

If the insurance has expired and you are still abroad, you can also reissue it online - it is very quick and convenient.



How to pay for the Green Card insurance policy?


Payment methods available on the Visit World portal:


- By bank card of any bank in the world: Visa or Mastercard.

- Through payment systems: Apple Pay, Google Pay and American Express.


Important! The Visit World payment system is secure, all data of our customers is reliably protected and confidential.



What is the price of the Green Card and what affects the cost?


Three factors affect the cost of the Green Card insurance policy:


1. The type of vehicle

2. The term of insurance

3. Insurance company


From January 1, 2025, the price of the Green Card is no longer fixed. This means that insurance companies independently set the cost of insurance.

You can calculate the cost of the policy simply by selecting the insurance period, type of vehicle, start date of the insurance and clicking search. The system will immediately show you the available insurance options and their prices. 



What are the advantages of issuing a Green Card on the Visit World portal?


A Green Card for a car issued on the Visit World website:


- Confirms the legality of crossing the border - without this policy, traveling abroad by car is impossible.

- Guarantees financial protection - insurance covers damages caused to third parties in the event of an accident.

- Has international recognition - the policy is valid in all member countries of the system without additional registration of local insurance.


Do not postpone the issue of the safety of your vehicle. Issue a Green Card on Visit World - your reliable partner in the world of auto insurance.


Follow the link to buy a Green Card insurance policy or contact our support service via the form on the website or messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram). Our managers will answer all your questions and help you with the registration of the appropriate insurance policy for your car.


Now you can go on a safe journey!