Why choose Sterling’s car insurance for international drivers?
If you’ve recently entered the UK and want to drive while you’re here, you might have already been denied car insurance from a number of providers. Many insurance companies consider you a high-risk because you don’t have much experience driving on UK roads.
In many cases, this means the insurer completely disregards your driving history in your country of residence, even if it is flawless and you’ve built up a no claims.
Thankfully, we understand that a lot of the skills required to drive in other countries can help you remain a safe driver in the UK. That’s why we offer affordable temporary or long-term car insurance for foreign drivers. And if you’re an expat visiting the UK after many years? We can help you too!
The benefits of getting a policy with Sterling
- Prices start from just £495 for a year
- Cover for international drivers from a range of countries, including Europe
- Temporary cover available, whether for one day, a month, three months or six
- Annual policies available for longer stays
- Travel possible for countries outside the UK
- Wide range of optional extras, including breakdown cover, keycare, misfuelling and windscreen cover
- Up to £100,000 in legal protection included as standard
Prices start from £495 per year
We work with a wide range of insurers, meaning we can help you find great deals for vehicle cover. Prices start from just £495 to cover your car for one year. Whether you drive a standard car or something a little special, we can help.
Cover for drivers from a range of foreign countries
As long as you’ve got a valid driving licence from your country of origin and you’re eligible to drive in the UK, we’re able to offer car insurance to drivers from overseas who have travelled from a wide range of countries. This includes European countries, the USA, Canada, South Africa, and further afield.
Temporary cover available
If you’re only planning on spending a few months here, we’ve got you covered. Our short-term car insurance for international drivers in the UK can still be taken out with the great benefits offered by our annual plans.
Annual policies available for longer stays
Whether you’re in the UK for work, pleasure, or you’re here as an international student, we also offer annual policies to those staying in the UK for longer periods. This can help you save in the long-term and can give you extra peace of mind.
European cover included for up to 90 days (longer trips can be covered)
Want to explore countries around the UK while you’re here? We also offer green card insurance for travel in a wide range of countries.
Wide range of optional extras to choose from
The last thing you need as a visitor from overseas is to lose your car keys, or for your vehicle to break down while you’re here. Fixing the problem is hard enough for UK citizens, but it can be harder still if you’re new to the UK. We offer a range of optional extras that can be added to your insurance policy, including breakdown cover, keycare, misfuelling cover and windscreen cover.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my international driving licence in the UK?
If you’re an EU resident and you hold an EU licence, you should be able to use your driving licence in the UK.
For non-EU citizens, the rules state that you should be able to use your international driving licence for up to 12 months in the UK.
After that, you would have to hand in your old driving licence and apply for a UK provisional licence before retaking your driving test in this country. If you do so and drive on your provisional licence, you should take out learner driver insurance.
Can I add a foreign driver to my car insurance if I’m a UK resident?
Yes – let us know a bit about the driver you want to add to your car insurance and we should be able to add them without any issues.
Can I get car insurance for visiting family or friends?
Yes, if your family or friends are visiting the UK, they can still get car insurance for non-UK residents insurance with us.
How do I get a non-UK resident car insurance quote from Sterling?
- Call Sterling on 0344 381 9990
- Use the online call back service
