Temporary insurance for international licence holders
Visiting, working or newly arrived in the UK on a non-UK licence. Get short-term comprehensive cover without the endless questions most annual insurers ask.
Enter your registration to see your price
No obligation. Prices shown are indicative estimates, not quotations — your details are saved so you can come back to them.
- Cover options from 1 hour to 30 days
- Your details prepared in minutes
- Sent to insurers who decide
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Cover for drivers new to the UK
EU and international licences
Eligible licences considered where the holder meets the insurer's residency criteria.
Short visits covered
A few days of cover for a trip, rather than a full annual policy.
Comprehensive cover
The same level of protection UK licence holders receive.
Documents on acceptance
If an insurer accepts, its certificate and schedule are emailed straight to you.
Borrow a UK car
Insure a relative's or friend's car for the length of your stay.
Transparent pricing
One price, IPT included, with no surcharge sprung on you at checkout.
Insured in under three minutes
- 1
Enter your reg
We look up the vehicle instantly so there is nothing to type out.
- 2
Tell us about you
A few questions about your licence, address and driving history.
- 3
Choose your dates
Terms from one hour to 30 days, starting from 15 minutes' time.
- 4
We send it to insurers
If an insurer accepts, it issues its certificate and schedule directly to you.
Example prices
Indicative prices for a 30-year-old driver with a clean full UK licence in a Group 10 car. Your own price depends on the vehicle, driver and cover dates.
1 hour
£9.72
Ideal for a quick collection or test drive.
1 day
£17.45
Our most popular length of cover.
7 days
£52.30
A week of cover for holidays and loans.
28 days
£128.90
The longest single term insurers typically offer.
Temporary cover vs an annual policy
| Feature | Bluebird Insurance | Annual policy |
|---|---|---|
| Terms from 1 hour | ||
| No impact on the owner's no-claims | ||
| Insurer documents in minutes | Usually next day | |
| Comprehensive cover as standard | ||
| Registered on the MID by the insurer | ||
| Pay for only the days you drive | ||
| Our service fee if you cancel | None | Typically £50+ |
Frequently asked questions
Send your details to insurers in three minutes
Enter your registration and the dates you need. We prepare your details and pass them to insurers, who decide whether to offer cover.
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