Export Car to Croatia – RDW Recognized Export Office Hengelo
Would you like to export a car from the Netherlands to Croatia? Auto Export Document in Hengelo is an RDW-recognized export office that arranges all Croatian export documents. Croatian buyers value well-maintained Dutch occasions with verified mileage. We handle the RDW export certificate, deregistration, proof of discharge and optionally the export insurance and white export plates, in about 15 minutes.
Why export a car from the Netherlands to Croatia?
Croatia is an attractive destination for Dutch used cars. Since joining the Schengen and euro area, cross-border trade has become smoother, and buyers in Zagreb, Split and Rijeka look for the documented condition of Dutch occasions.
As an EU member state, Croatia charges no import duties on Dutch cars. Registration is completed at a licensed vehicle registration station (stanica za tehnički pregled) after a technical inspection. A registration tax may apply on first registration. The RDW export certificate is the leading import document.
The route from Hengelo to Zagreb is roughly 1,350 km via Germany and Austria, staying entirely inside the EU on well-maintained motorways. For driving transport the 14-day export insurance covers the whole journey.
Croatia as an export destination – facts 2026
- ✔EU member state – no import duties on Dutch cars
- ✔Registration at a licensed inspection station
- ✔Technical inspection required; registration tax may apply
- ✔Driving distance Hengelo → Zagreb ±1.350 km
- ✔Route via Germany and Austria, entirely within the EU
- ✔Export plates and insurance valid 14 days
Step-by-step plan for car export to Croatia
Make an appointment
Book an appointment at our Hengelo office. Available 24/7 by appointment.
RDW deregistration
We officially deregister the vehicle with the RDW, straight out of the Dutch vehicle register.
Export certificate + discharge
We prepare the official export certificate for Croatia. The seller receives a proof of discharge.
Insurance & export plates
Optional 14-day export insurance and white export plates for the drive via Germany and Austria towards Zagreb, staying inside the EU.
Everything arranged in a single visit at Slachthuisweg 135, Hengelo. Within 15 minutes you drive away, ready for the journey to Croatia.
Documents required for car export to Croatia
Seller (Dutch)
- ✔ Vehicle registration card (part 1B)
- ✔ Registration transfer codes
- ✔ Both Dutch license plates
- ✔ Valid proof of identity
Buyer (Croatian / foreign)
- ✔ Valid proof of identity (passport or driving licence)
- ✔ Presence at the export office in Hengelo
The Croatian buyer registers the car at a licensed inspection station (stanica za tehnički pregled) after the technical inspection, using the RDW export certificate and proof of purchase.
Rates for car export to Croatia 2026
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Export document | Official RDW export certificate + deregistration + proof of discharge | €50 |
| Export insurance 14 days | Third-party export insurance with Green Card, valid en route to Croatia | €100 |
| Complete export service | Document + deregistration + discharge + insurance + white export plates | €150 |
See the full pricing overview page. Source: autoexportdocument.nl, April 2026
Our office – car export to Croatia
We have arranged export documents for Croatian buyers and Dutch sellers for years and know the registration steps and the Alpine route through Austria. Visit us or call for advice on your export to Croatia.
Auto Export Document
Address: Slachthuisweg 135, 7556 AZ Hengelo
Phone: 06 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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Slachthuisweg 135, 7556 AZ Hengelo · Easily accessible by car, ample parking available