Brits no longer need an insurance green card to drive in the EU Item contributed by Nic Houslip Posted: 210805 GOV.UK website has guidance for drivers from the UK driving in most European countries From 2nd August 2021 you do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance to drive in the EU and it's wise to check with your insurer that your policy has extra cover for things like theft or damage to your car abroad. You may need to carry a green card to drive in other countries. GOV.UK driving abroad guidance GOV.UK website has a guide to travel internationally See the guide See our earlier NEWS item on green cards. More