German Green Badge

[Rex911]

Evening, does anyone advise as to whether I can buy the 'Green Badge' for driving through Germany when I arrive in the country or does it have to be purchased in advance.

Cheers

Kev

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

On the official website I can’t see any mention of buying a sticker once you arrive. If you have 2 or 3 weeks before your trip it would be advisable to but online. Go to the official website not the ‘vignetteshop’ and you’ll only pay about €6
Mine came within 2 weeks. The one issued by Berlin is valid for all of Germany.

 

[Rex911]

Cheers....Thanks

 

[rod_vw]

I think you can buy an umwelt plakette from most TUV (MOT) stations if you can present your V5C but as above the Berlin official site is probably the best on-line source. The Berlin site is the place that I have purchased from in the past.

 

[Kingfisher]

Indeed, you can get the sticker in every place that is authorised to do the German MOT. That includes most car dealerships and the bigger independent workshops.

 

[MattBW]

Mine arrived in a couple of days (although that was pre brexit) so if you've got time I'd recommend buying in advance. As above you can get it from dealerships etc. I actually didnt end up in any cities that needed it rather ironically.

 

[Rex911]

Thanks guys, I have one winging its way over to me now.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Thanks guys, I have one winging its way over to me now.

Don’t forget that it needs to be placed on the drivers side of the screen for our right hand drive vehicles.

 

[Rex911]

All sorted many thanks to all

 

[James Freeman]

Is this necessary for all VW Calis?

 

[WelshGas]

Is this necessary for all VW Calis?

No. Only if you plan to visit certain towns/cities.

 

[James Freeman]

No. Only if you plan to visit certain towns/cities.

Thanks. I was wondering if it was only the older ones. I have a T6. Something to do with the EU category etc maybe?

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks. I was wondering if it was only the older ones. I have a T6. Something to do with the EU category etc maybe?

Yes. The badge relates to Euro Emissions. Certain cities or towns restrict entry depending on Badge colour.
If you don't have a badge you are not allowed entry no matter what Euro Emissions standard you are.