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VRT Calculator Ireland

Estimate the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) you'll pay when importing or registering a car in Ireland.

VRT Estimator

Enter your vehicle details to estimate VRT

The OMSP is set by Revenue — check revenue.ie for the official value.

VRT Rates 2026

0 g/km (Electric)
7%
1–50 g/km
9%
51–80 g/km
14%
81–100 g/km
16%
101–110 g/km
18%
111–120 g/km
21%
121–130 g/km
24%
131–140 g/km
27%
141–150 g/km
30%
151–170 g/km
34%
171–190 g/km
37%
191+ g/km
41%

Important Notes

VRT must be paid within 30 days of importing a vehicle to Ireland.

NCTS centres handle vehicle registration after VRT payment.

Electric vehicles may qualify for VRT relief up to €5,000 — check the current SEAI scheme.

The NOx levy is an additional charge based on nitrogen oxide emissions, applied on top of VRT.

Revenue.ie VRT Guide

What is VRT?

Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is a tax charged when you register a vehicle in Ireland for the first time. It applies to cars imported from the UK, Northern Ireland, the EU, or anywhere else. VRT is calculated based on:

  • The OMSP (Open Market Selling Price) of the vehicle in Ireland — set by Revenue
  • The CO2 emissions of the vehicle
  • The age and condition of the vehicle

How to Check the OMSP

Visit Revenue.ie and use the VRT section, or use the Revenue Online Service (ROS) to get the official OMSP for any vehicle.

Additional Costs When Importing

In addition to VRT, you may also need to pay customs duty (if importing from outside the EU/UK), the NOx levy, and arrange an NCT test. Budget for insurance and registration costs before collecting the vehicle.