If you’re an expat who holds a UK licence and are coming back to the UK for a period of time, or you’re an EU licence holder who’s lived in the UK for more than 12 months, then temporary car insurance for non-UK residents gives you an affordable and flexible way to get cover. Below are some of the key benefits.

  • Cover for drivers 19 to 75
  • Flexible cover for up to 28 days
  • Comprehensive and third party policies
  • Low excess
  • Protect the car owner’s No Claims Bonus

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A guide to temporary car insurance for non-UK residents

There are instances when a long-term regular car insurance policy isn’t suitable. For example if you’re an expat and only come back to the UK for certain times of the year, such as Christmas, then you don’t need an annual policy. However you will still need to be covered if you plan to drive while you’re back in the UK. This is where temporary car insurance for non-UK residents is ideal.

If you want to get temporary car insurance for non-UK residents quotes now, simply fill in your registration and click the green button. You can find out more about this type of cover below, including who it’s for, the types of cover available and FAQs.

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Did you know?

If you’re an EU licence holder, then you’ll need to have been living in the UK for 12 months or longer to be eligible for this type of cover.

Who is temporary car insurance for non-UK residents for?

As mentioned above, this type of cover is ideal for expats but it’s also ideal for EU residents who have been living in the UK for a period of 12 months or longer. Having this cover in place will give you full peace of mind while you’re behind the wheel that if anything should go wrong, whether it’s an accident, vandalism, theft or fire – you’ll be fully protected.

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What types of cover are available?

The main types of cover you can get are:

  • Third party only – Third party only insurance will give you enough cover to drive your car legally in the UK for the duration of your policy. It’s the cheapest option but won’t provide any real protection for your vehicle, only other road users.
  • Third party, fire and theft – This is the same as above but provides cover for fire damage and theft of your car.
  • Fully comprehensive – A fully comprehensive policy will cover your vehicle for own-fault accidents as well as fire and theft in most cases.
  • Breakdown assistance – Breakdown assistance is always a useful type of additional cover to have and most insurance providers will offer this.

Did you know?

You can get temporary car insurance for as little as one hour or up to 28 days.
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How much does cover cost?

The cost of temporary car insurance for non-UK residents will depend on a few key things. The main ones are:

  • Your age
  • Your driving history
  • The car you’re insuring
  • Where you’ll be driving it
  • The level of cover you take out
  • The length of your policy

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Temporary Car Insurance For Non-UK Residents FAQs

Are there any good ways to save money?

Yes, some excellent ways to save money on this type of cover include:

  • Get a modest car
  • Increase voluntary excess
  • Have somewhere secure to park your car
  • Shop around for quotes

How long can I get cover for?

You can get cover for as little as one hour all the way up to 28 days and everything in between.

Do I need a UK driving licence?

No, you can get cover with an EU licence although you will need to have been living in the UK for at least 12 months to do so.

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