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Moved back to Ireland from UK with my bike, how do I register it?

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  • 20-09-2022 11:29am
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    roguey
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭


    I recently moved back to Ireland from the UK and I have brought my bike with me. As far as I am aware as I have owned it for more than 6 months, I am exempt form paying VRT.

    What is the process for getting it registered here? I can't seem to find any solid info for bikes online, everything is to do with cars.

    Would appreciate any help.

    Thanks.



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058264188/moved-back-to-ireland-from-uk-with-my-bike-how-do-i-register-it

    The process for importing a vehicle of any kind under a Change of Residence is the same, so use the same process.

    You need to apply to Revenue, include the details of the vehicle(s) you're bringing in, with supporting proof of UK residency (wage slips, tax receipts, living expenses etc).

    From memory then you present it for inspection and they'll issue your reg no and off you go. Did it myself many years ago.

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    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,232 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    You book an inspection at a vrt office which is generally a nct centre. Best of reading exactly what you need here

    https://www.ncts.ie/1209/



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    roguey
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭roguey


    Follow up question guys.


    I have the appointment booked in at the NCT centre for the VRT, problem is, I cancelled my UK insurance policy shortly after arriving back in Ireland. If I had known I had to bring it somewhere to get this done I wouldn't have.

    Is there any Irish company that will insure me for the day? Given that I currently have a UK licence (in the process of getting it exchanged) and the bike is on UK plates.

    Maybe it's possible for a UK company to do it that will cover me in Ireland.



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    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Maybe rent a van for the day and just bring it to the centre in the back and roll it out for inspection?



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    roguey
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭roguey


    Yeah that is probably what I'll end up doing, just need to figure out how to get it in and out of the van safely! Never done it before.



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    GBX
    Registered Users Posts: 11,918 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Know anybody with a ramp or get someone to tag along to help you.



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