Can I bring a motorhome through the North to England?

I have a UK-reg motorhome with a logbook at an English address; I'm looking at how I can move the car to Portugal through NI to reduce import duties in Portugal.

Luke Boylan (Newquay)

Dec 2025 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Luke,

We don't believe you can do that without actually registering the motorhome in the North first and then using it there with proof that it has been imported properly and is in fact in 'free circulation' in the EU.

The only possible way to avoid extra taxes is if you are actually permanently relocating yourself to Portugal.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor