Green card to Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the European countries that Ukraine borders. It is mandatory to apply for a Green Card to Slovakia if you intend to use your vehicle there. Having such a policy will allow you to avoid fines and save you from additional financial costs in the event of an insured event.

How best to apply for a Green Card to Slovakia?

A Green Card will be needed if you plan to cross the border of Ukraine in your own or rented car and plan to travel through Slovakia on it. It is best to purchase such insurance a few days before the trip.

You can choose an insurer, fill in all the data required to apply for a Green Card, and pay for insurance online on the website Parasol.ua. We would like to clarify that before the start of hostilities in Ukraine, the driver's presence in possession of an original Green Card was a mandatory condition. However, after February 24, 2022, an electronic version (you will receive it by e-mail after payment) is sufficient to confirm the validity of the insurance abroad. In this case, the policy must be of the MTIBU established sample.

How does the Green Card work in Slovakia?

If you are well acquainted with the mechanism of the MTPL in Ukraine, there should be no problems with understanding the principles of the Green Card. In fact, it is an analogue. When an accident occurs on the road, the injured party (if there is a Green Card) can count on reimbursement of the money needed to repair the car and/or restore health, as well as in the event of death. The calculation of the payment amount is similar to the Ukrainian one, but has its own characteristics related to the legislation of Slovakia. The insurance limits reach €5 million for injuries and €1 million for property damage.

Let us clarify that the Green Card will be valid regardless of which family member drives the insured vehicle, since the insurance applies to the vehicle, not to an individual person.

The Bureau of the country where the accident occurred (similar to the MTIBU) is responsible for the reimbursement of money. In this case, we are talking about Slovakia.

And here it is important to communicate correctly with the police who arrived at the scene so that all documents are drawn up correctly and you can receive a positive decision regarding insurance compensation.

Other features of the Green Card to Slovakia

First of all, it is important to know that the same principle of calculating the cost of insurance applies in all countries that are participants in the Green Card system. The easiest way to find out how much such insurance will cost is to enter the parameters on our website. Specify the type of vehicle, select the country Slovakia and indicate the period of stay abroad. Next, the system will show the amount and a list of insurers from which you can purchase a policy.

We would like to add that the minimum period for issuing a green card, established by law, can be 15 days, the maximum - 12 months.

Benefits do not apply to this type of insurance.

Reissuance and termination of the policy: nuances

Sometimes it may happen that you have to postpone your trip to Slovakia. In addition, your plans regarding the car you will use to travel abroad may change. However, you have already issued a Green Card. What to do?

Depending on the situation, there are procedures for amending the policy (to replace the car) and terminating it (when the trip is canceled). The insurance company will advise on both cases and help you sort out the policy.

To check the validity of your green card, go to the MTSBU website and enter the data specified there. After that, the system will show all the information about the insurance.