Which countries are in the EEA or the EU?
The European Economic Area includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
The EU countries are:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
What about going to and from Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland is within the territorial limit of our car insurance, so policyholders get the same level as cover there as they do in the UK all year round.
I live abroad but also drive in the UK
Drivers of vehicles registered in an EEA country, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland who visit the UK don't need to carry a green card. This includes drivers in the Republic of Ireland.
But if requested by the police or following an accident, you'll still need to show proof of your motor insurance. So always carry valid insurance documents when you visit the UK.
What do I need if I have AA European Breakdown Cover?
You'll still need valid car insurance if you take your car to the EEA countries, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Switzerland.
What if I hire a car abroad?
The insurance that comes from the rental company will cover you.
If you rent a car in the UK for use in the EU, then rental company should sort the insurance for you.
