German Green Badge

Rex911 · Jun 19, 2022

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 · Jun 20, 2022

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 · Jun 20, 2022

Cheers....Thanks

rod_vw · Jun 20, 2022

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 · Jun 20, 2022

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 · Jun 21, 2022

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 · Jun 21, 2022

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

GrumpyGranddad · Jun 21, 2022

Rex911 said:
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 · Jun 22, 2022

All sorted many thanks to all

James Freeman · Jun 25, 2022

Is this necessary for all VW Calis?

WelshGas · Jun 25, 2022

James Freeman said:
Is this necessary for all VW Calis?

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

James Freeman · Jun 25, 2022

WelshGas said:
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 · Jun 25, 2022

James Freeman said:
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.