When you intend to drive across a number of different countries in Europe then it pays to have a Green Card auto insurance policy that you buy in Europe. However, you should be aware that the Green Card regulations on cover may exclude certain European countries, so you need to check out the list before you buy. Don’t be discouraged if this is the case as it is possible to buy add on protection with your European Green card.

These add-ons mean that you will be covered in countries that are not, at first, listed on the Green Card documents. This will enable you to drive through a further number of different countries and you may even be able to obtain your Green Card insurance in multiples that exceed one month. Italy in particular will provide insurance that goes beyond the one month

The most important thing to remember about this is that this type of extension card and add-ons is that they have to be purchased before you enter the country. Where insurance cover becomes more difficult is in the Balkan States.

Many European countries have auto insurance available to the public through their consulate, and in some cases through offices that are near that country’s border entry points.