If you have brought a car to Spain from outside the EU, the first key step is to apply for a DUA (Documento \u00danico Administrativo). This is done remotely: without the physical presence of the car and without visiting customs. Below is my step-by-step guide and contacts of the company that really helped me go through this stage quickly and correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the details and steps of clearing a car in Spain were shared in the post Customs clearance of Ukrainian cars in Spain (own experience)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DUA is a customs declaration that confirms the import of a car into Spain. It will be needed for the following steps: taxes, technical procedures and final registration with the Jefatura Provincial de Tr\u00e1fico (DGT). The registration is done online through a broker\/agent or with the support of the Tax Service (ADI) for the import of vehicles. See the AEAT service "Complimentar DUA de importaci\u00f3n de veh\u00edculos". sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have received the DUA, you have a limited time to continue the procedure with the Jefatura Provincial de Tr\u00e1fico. In practice, car imports are often tied to 60-day windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: for your specific situation, the deadline may depend on the reasons (moving, type of car, availability of temporary "green" license plates, etc.). In the article, I emphasize 60 days as a practical deadline so that no one relaxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I contacted the Spanish company Gecotex. They are already familiar with the "preferential" scenarios for Ukrainians and respond quickly. Leave a request via the form: https:\/\/gecotex.es\/importar-coche-ucraniano-espana-dua\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need: After checking the documents, they issue an invoice. For me, it was 302 euros. Someone paid 242 euros - from September 1, a mandatory 60 euros for Gases Fluorados was added (see below). You can pay at a bank branch or through the app. We send them a receipt by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After payment, my DUA arrived by email within one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Ukrainian technical passport No. The DUA is done online through a broker or with the digital support of the AEAT (ADI). You do not need to physically drive the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The procedure often includes 60 days: temporary "green" numbers are valid for 60 days (extended), and for the scenario of moving to a PMP, state resources provide a 60-day deadline for submission. Stick to this deadline so as not to disrupt the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an AEAT eco-tax on the import\/presence of fluorinated gases in products and equipment (including car air conditioning systems). The specific amount depends on the quantity\/type of gas and the calculation rules; in practical cases for passenger cars it often comes to around \u20ac60.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can apply for temporary green license plates for 2 months (extended) to complete your registration. dgt.es<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 If you are following the "moving to permanent residence" procedure, state sources state a 60-day deadline for filing related taxes\/procedures \u2014 don't delay.What is DUA and when is it needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Validity period: 60 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to apply for DUA online: step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1. Contact the broker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2. Send scans\/photos by email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 technical passport (Ukrainian);
\u2022 NIE (white A4 sheet) and TIE (card);
\u2022 Empadronamiento (registration of residence in Spain);
\u2022 4 photos of the car (front, back, both sides);
\u2022 4 completed and signed forms that the company will send. Explanation of the fields:
\u2014 D\/D.\u00aa, El que suscribe, D \u2014 name and surname
\u2014 DNI\/Pasaporte n\u00ba, con DNI \/ NIE, NIF \u2014 NIE number
\u2014 with domicile, municipio \u2014 city of residence
- v\u00eda p\u00fablica - street
\u2014 n.\u00ba \u2014 house number
\u2014 Fdo. \u2014 signature<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3. Pay the bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 4. Get DUA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
List of documents for the application (checklist)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 NIE and TIE
\u2022 Registration
\u2022 4 photos of the car from different angles
\u2022 Signed forms from the broker
\u2022 Payment receipt<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow much does it cost: what does the amount consist of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do I need to go to customs or take my car for DUA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What about "60 Days"? What is it about?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What is the tax on fluorinated gases and why \u201cabout \u20ac60\u201d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Can I move to DGT if I don't have time to do everything in a month?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Useful notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Green temporary license plates are a working tool to drive legally while you finalize your registration: valid for 60 days and can be extended.
\u2022 Information is current as of September 2025. Tax rates and amounts sometimes change - check the official DGT and AEAT pages before paying\/filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo you need to apply for a DUA now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n