Importing a caravan / trailer / boat

Hi there can I ask if they charged a registration tax like they do with cars?  I am importing my caravan on a relocation of normal address certificate I got from the Greek consulate in London.  I think this provides exemption of import duties and vat.  But any advice of the process you went through would massively help.  I will be driving it over myself.

If things have not changed you are correct you should be able to import without heavy charges. However you still will have to go to the customs house locally (I think within 4 weeks) and declare.  The paperwork is crazy and they will want to inspect the caravan so make sure you have all papers and can locate the VIN / Chassis number. You will pay their charges but this (in my case) was nominal.

Then you have to register it with vehicle registration office and obtain road fund licence......this is paid annually like car road fund tax.

Points to note......

You may be required to have the tow hook on the car inspected.

The caravan MUST be in the same name as the owner of the car

All this was some years back now, so be aware things might have changed since my experiences

@The Grocer

is a tax charged for a motor home …we have nice ones that you drive.  I can live in one for sure

@davidelejeune

if you are importing and registering a motor home  you have to pay taxes and possibly

customs charges depending on where the vehicle was previously registered. If from outside

the EU that could be the equivalent of 20% plus (there are some exceptions if you are moving

to Greece as a permimant resident)

Then of course you will have road fund taxes normally based on either engine capacity or emissions

I have just bought a new caravan in Italy (Mini Freestyle 290, made by Trigano in France) and in the process of trying to get it registered in Greece. It's proving to be a nightmare. I have the Certificate of Conformity as required but I think as it's a new model, Greece does not have their approval number to match the EU approval. I have been pushed from pillar to post for a week now and with no joy so far. I am awaiting a call from someone in Athens that does not work in the Department of Transport. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Just following up with AngieandMark

Did you get the caravan agreed as EU approved? Where are you in Greece?

I am considering bringing a caravan from UK to Greece...But cannot help think its def better to purchase a few years old model in Europe to sidestep issues.  Any other thoughts?

@angieandmark it might be worth paying an import agent to deal with it for you, as they have the experience and knowledge of how to deal with these issues. We're currently trying to do the same with our campervan. Good luck!