Yes, a Ukrainian car can be used in the Netherlands when it is registered. In that case, there is an exemption from the tax on passenger cars and motorcycles. To qualify for this exemption, the following conditions must be met:

• The motor vehicle is registered in the Ukrainian vehicle register
• The guest has brought the vehicle to the Netherlands themselves
• The vehicle is registered with the Tax and Customs Administration

The Tax and Customs Administration’s website provides a step-by-step explanation of how this process works.

Yes, currently your guest is allowed to drive in the Netherlands and the rest of the EU if they have a valid Ukrainian driver’s license. Ukrainian driver’s licenses that expired before 2022 need to be renewed by the Ukrainian authorities first. This can be done through the Ukrainian embassy. Ukrainian driver’s licenses that expired after 2022 will be automatically extended for the duration of the state of emergency in the country.