Export Car to Switzerland - RDW Recognized Export Office Hengelo
Exporting a car from the Netherlands to Switzerland? Because Switzerland is outside the EU, the export involves customs clearance as well as the usual Dutch paperwork. Auto Export Document in Hengelo prepares the RDW export certificate, deregisters the vehicle and can provide the EX-A export/customs document plus the export insurance and export plates for the drive to the Swiss border. Swiss buyers prize the strong maintenance history of Dutch occasions and often collect the car in person.
Why export a car from the Netherlands to Switzerland in 2026?
Switzerland has a demanding used-car market where documented Dutch occasions stand out. Swiss buyers look for vehicles with a clean history and complete service books, and the strong Swiss franc makes buying in the Netherlands attractive.
Unlike the EU countries we serve, Switzerland is not an EU member. That means the car must clear customs at the border: an EX-A export declaration is drawn up on the Dutch side, and Swiss customs will levy import VAT and, where applicable, an automobile duty based on the vehicle\'s value. Registration is then completed at the cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt after a Swiss inspection (MFK).
The drive is around 700 km from Hengelo to Z\u00fcrich via Germany and the A5, so the standard 14-day export insurance covers the journey to the Swiss frontier comfortably.
Switzerland as an export destination - facts 2026
- ✔Non-EU country: customs clearance required
- ✔EX-A export/customs document needed at the border
- ✔Swiss import VAT and possible automobile duty apply
- ✔Registration at the cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt
- ✔Driving distance Hengelo → Zürich ±700 km
- ✔Export plates valid 14 days for the drive
Step-by-step: exporting a car to Switzerland
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 with the RDW straight away.
Export certificate + EX-A
We prepare the RDW export certificate and can arrange the EX-A customs document for the Swiss border.
Insurance & plates
Optional 14-day export insurance and white export plates for the drive to the Swiss frontier.
Everything is handled in one visit at Slachthuisweg 135, Hengelo. Within 15 minutes you drive away, ready for the trip through Germany to the Swiss border.
Documents required to export a car to Switzerland
Seller (Dutch)
- ✔ Vehicle registration card (part 1B)
- ✔ Registration transfer codes
- ✔ Both license plates
- ✔ Valid ID document
Buyer (Swiss / foreign)
- ✔ Valid ID (passport or driving licence)
- ✔ Present in person at the office in Hengelo
At the Swiss border the EX-A document and proof of purchase are needed for customs clearance. After paying VAT and any duty, the buyer registers the car at the cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt following the MFK inspection.
Prices for car export to Switzerland 2026
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Export document | Official RDW export certificate + deregistration + proof of discharge | €50 |
| Export insurance 14 days | Third-party export insurance valid across the EU up to the Swiss border | €100 |
| Complete export service | Document + deregistration + discharge + insurance + white export plates | €150 |
The EX-A customs document is arranged separately. See the full pricing overview. Source: autoexportdocument.nl, April 2026
Our office - car export to Switzerland
Because Switzerland lies outside the EU, we can arrange the EX-A export declaration alongside the RDW export certificate so your car is ready for Swiss customs. We are happy to explain what import VAT and the cantonal registration involve. Call us or drop by before you set off.
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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