Import a Car in Galicia
Complete guide • ITP 3% • 2026 data
Galicia stands out for having the lowest ITP in Spain (3%), which means significant savings when importing second-hand cars. Its connection with Portugal also facilitates imports.
DGT Office in Santiago de Compostela
Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de A Coruña, C/ Diego Delicado s/n
Tips for importing in Galicia
- 1The lowest ITP in Spain! Only 3% of fiscal value
- 2The Portugal border at Tui makes imports from the neighboring country easy
- 3Vigo port has good maritime transport connections
- 4Book appointment at the DGT in your province: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense or Pontevedra
Steps to import a car in Galicia
- 1
Find the car in Portugal or elsewhere in Europe
The Tui border means a good share of Galician imports come from the neighboring country, with French brands also well represented.
- 2
Bring it in via Tui or the Port of Vigo
You can cross overland from Portugal, or use the Port of Vigo if the vehicle is arriving by sea from elsewhere in Europe.
- 3
Get the ITV done in your province
Galicia splits its inspections across A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra — book whichever is closest to you.
- 4
Work out the national CO₂ bracket
The registration tax applies the same as anywhere in Spain, but the real saving here comes in the regional bracket that follows.
- 5
Pay the ITP (3%)
This is the lowest rate anywhere in Spain, making Galicia one of the most tax-advantageous regions for registering a second-hand car.
- 6
Register at the DGT in A Coruña
If you live in another Galician province, you can book an appointment in Lugo, Ourense or Pontevedra instead of traveling to A Coruña.
Most imported brands in Galicia
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