this includes: CoC papers, (foreign) data print-out, foreign title, foreign letter(s) of admission: are permitted in Austria. For the first-time admittance of these vehicles to Austria, the vehicle data must be entered into the authorization databank. The required entry must be made primarily by the authorized manufacturer (exclusive importer). If no longer active or unavailable, the entry must be made by the governor (vehicle inspection agency). If the data has already been entered, a print-out  can be issued as a proof of permit for admittance.

Reguirements for »simplified typification«:

• EU operating permit

• the vehicle must comply with Austrian vehicle law

Fees: Replacement fee for entering data in the permit database

When purchasing a vehicle, note the following:

at the time of sale, new vehicles with an EU operating permit must include a declaration of conformity in the original.

Used vehicles with an EU operating permit:

• In member countries that issue a one part letter of admission, the letter of admission must be presented in order to enter the data in the permit database and for vehicle admittance.

• In member countries where the letters of admission are issued as Part I and Part II, both sections must be presented.

Additional:

• To enter permit data, all vehicles that have not already passed inspection (documentation required) must pass inspection under Austrian law §57a. Documentation that inspection has been passed in a EU membership country will also be accepted (such as a vehicle inspection conducted in Germany). If inspection documentation is not issued in German or English, an official translation must be provided. In lieu of a translation, an Austrian inspection document under §57a stating the  vehicle has passed inspection may also be submitted. The vehicle itself must not be presented when simply entering vehicle information into the permit database.

• After entering the data, ensure that all required taxes have been paid or the vehicle admittance procedure will be stalled.

These vehicles require an individual permit or, depending on the circumstances, special authorization issued by the responsible government typification office. The office will enter the information in the permit database.

At the time of purchase and to facilitate the procedure, obtain a complete list of information from the exclusive importer including information on the vehicle. Before importing the vehicle it is highly advisable to discuss the costs of issuing the data record with the importer.

Note:  In this case, there is no entitlement to a permit. Before importing a vehicle, contact the typification office and inquire as to whether the vehicle can be permitted in Austria as well as  what kind of proof/documentation is required.

The same applies to vintage cars, classic cars, and individually approved vehicles from abroad! Fees vary according to the type of »permit« (approximately € 180) and depending on the required supporting documentation (data records). In general, the vehicle must be presented to the office.

In regards to vehicles that have already been approved abroad, additional inspection in accordance with §57a of the laws governing vehicles 1967 is required if the periodical vehicle assessment is due anyway. Please make an appointment in advance.

• Acquisition tax for new vehicles (contact your local tax office/use form NOVA 2)

• Standard consumption tax (=Normverbrauchsabgabe, abbrev. NOVA) applies to all vehicles! (contact your local tax office / use form NOVA 2) (in the form database, enter »NOVA2« in the search field)

• Approval for admittance is provided by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or by the automobile club association ÖAMTC (services for members only)

Information regarding  required documentation can be found at help.gv.at