Export Car to Albania – RDW Recognized Export Office Hengelo
Planning to export a car from the Netherlands to Albania? Auto Export Document in Hengelo prepares your Dutch export paperwork the same day. Albania is a fast-growing market for well-maintained Western European used cars, and Dutch vehicles are prized for their transparent RDW service history. Because Albania sits outside the EU, an EX-A export/customs declaration is part of the process and the buyer pays import duties and VAT at the Albanian border. Many exporters skip the long Balkan overland trip and load the car onto the Ancona/Bari–Durrës ferry from Italy instead.
Why export a car from the Netherlands to Albania in 2026?
Albania's economy has grown steadily and demand for reliable second-hand cars from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium has risen sharply. Dutch cars are attractive thanks to their documented periodic inspection (APK) history and honest mileage records.
As a non-EU country, Albania charges roughly 10% import duty plus 20% VAT on the customs value of the vehicle. The Albanian customs service (Dogana e Shqipërisë) sets that value, after which the buyer registers the car with the DRSHTRR (the Albanian road transport authority) following a technical inspection.
We handle the Dutch side: RDW deregistration, the EX-A export declaration, the export document and – if the car is driven – 14-day export insurance with a Green Card that is valid on the route to Albania.
Albania as an export destination – facts 2026
- ✔Non-EU: EX-A customs declaration required
- ✔Import duty ±10% + 20% VAT on customs value
- ✔Registration with the DRSHTRR after technical inspection
- ✔Driving distance Hengelo → Tirana ±2,600 km overland
- ✔Popular ferry route: Ancona/Bari → Durrës (8–19 h)
- ✔Green Card valid – export insurance covers the trip
Step-by-step plan for exporting to Albania
Make an appointment
Book a visit at our Hengelo office. Reachable 24/7 by appointment.
RDW deregistration
We deregister the vehicle from the Dutch registry and prepare the EX-A export declaration.
Export document
Official RDW export document issued; the seller receives a proof of discharge.
Insurance & plates
14-day export insurance and white export plates for the overland route or the Italian ferry port.
Everything arranged in a single visit at Slachthuisweg 135, Hengelo. Within 15 minutes you drive away ready for the journey to Albania – whether overland or via the ferry from Ancona or Bari.
Documents required for exporting to Albania
Seller (Dutch)
- ✔ Vehicle registration card (part 1B)
- ✔ Registration/transfer codes
- ✔ Both Dutch license plates
- ✔ Valid ID
- ✔ Purchase invoice for customs
Buyer (Albanian / foreign)
- ✔ Valid passport or ID card
- ✔ Present at the export office in Hengelo
- ✔ Customs clearance at Dogana e Shqipërisë
After paying the import duty and VAT, the Albanian buyer registers the car with the DRSHTRR following a technical inspection (kontroll teknik).
Car Export Albania rates 2026
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Export document | Official RDW export document + deregistration + proof of discharge | €50 |
| Export insurance 14 days | Liability cover with Green Card valid on the route to Albania | €100 |
| Complete export service | Document + deregistration + proof of discharge + insurance + white export plates | €150 |
See the full pricing overview page. Source: autoexportdocument.nl, April 2026
Our office – car export to Albania
As an RDW recognized export office in Hengelo, we have handled countless exports to non-EU destinations. We advise you on the paperwork Albanian customs will ask for and prepare the Dutch export documents on the spot. Drop by during opening hours or call for advice.
Auto Export Document
Address: Slachthuisweg 135, 7556 AZ Hengelo
Phone: +31 6 38199986
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–16:30 · 24/7 by appointment
Make an appointmentCar Export Rates
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Car Export Document part 2 | €50 |
| Car Export Insurance & Export Plates (valid 14 days) | €100 |
| Complete package – Export Document + Export Insurance + Export Plates | €150 |
| Export insurance extension, 2 weeks | €120 |
These are starting prices. Please note that online requests include administration and delivery costs, and requests outside office hours may carry surcharges.
Call, email or WhatsApp in advance to make an appointment.
Source: autoexportdocument.nl · 24 July 2026 · RDW-approved vehicle export office
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Bron: autoexportdocument.nl — 20 maart 2026
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