Green Card Insurance Certificate Sample: What Our International Motor Insurance Card Looks Like

When you purchase Green Card insurance through our service, we issue a specific type of document: the International Motor Insurance Card. This is an official insurance certificate used to confirm compulsory motor third-party liability insurance for international travel to countries where the card is valid.

This page explains what the certificate looks like, which insurance company issues it, what information is included in the document, and what you should check before using the certificate during your trip.

What certificate do we issue?

We issue an International Motor Insurance Card under the authority of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau.

The certificate is issued by:

“PAŞA SIĞORTA” Open Joint Stock Company

On the certificate, the insurer and policy identification are shown in the following format:

AZ / PA / policy number

Here:

AZ is the country code of the country issuing the Green Card; PA is the insurer code; the final part is the individual card or policy number.

Green Card certificate sample

Below you can see a sample of the Green Card insurance certificate format issued by PAŞA SIĞORTA.

What information is included in the certificate?

The Green Card certificate contains the key information needed to identify the insurance coverage.

The document usually includes:

• the document name: International Motor Insurance Card;
• confirmation that the card is issued under the authority of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau;
• the insurance validity period;
• the country code of the policy-issuing country, the insurer code, and the policy number;
• the vehicle registration number or chassis/engine number;
• the vehicle category;
• the vehicle make/brand;
• the territorial validity — the countries where the corresponding box is not crossed out;
• the name and address of the policyholder or vehicle user;
• the name of the insurance company;
• an electronic signature or confirmation that the document was issued by the insurance company.

These fields are important. They show which vehicle is insured, who the policyholder is, when the certificate is valid, and in which countries the Green Card coverage applies.

The exact data depends on the vehicle and the issued policy. Before traveling, the policyholder should check that all fields are filled in correctly.

Vehicle category on the certificate

The certificate uses standard vehicle category codes. For example:

• A — passenger car
• B — motorcycle
• C — truck or tractor unit
• E — bus
• F — trailer
• G — other vehicles

If your vehicle is a trailer or semi-trailer, the certificate may show category F. This matters because the category must match the insured vehicle.

Territorial validity: where the certificate is valid

The certificate contains a territorial validity section with country codes. The card is valid only in the countries where the corresponding box is not crossed out.

This means you must check the list of countries directly on the certificate before your trip.

You should not assume that the certificate is automatically valid in every European country. The actual territory of validity is determined by the country boxes shown on the issued document.

The certificate may include country codes for countries such as Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, and others, depending on the territorial validity shown on the card.

If a country is crossed out, the certificate is not valid for that country.

What should you check before traveling?

Before using the certificate, check the following details:

• the vehicle registration number;
• the vehicle category;
• the vehicle make;
• the policyholder’s name and address;
• the start date of coverage;
• the expiration date;
• the territorial validity;
• the policy number;
• the insurer’s name;
• the readability of the QR code and the document text.

If any information is incorrect, the certificate must be corrected before the trip. Do not wait until the vehicle reaches the border or is checked by police abroad.

Is the certificate valid from the first date shown?

Yes. The certificate shows the validity period with a start date and an end date. Both dates are included in the coverage period.

This means the document is valid from the first date shown on the certificate and remains valid through the final date shown, provided that the certificate was properly issued and the country of travel is not crossed out in the territorial validity section.

Is the certificate issued electronically?

The certificate states that it has been electronically signed by the insurance company.

This confirms that the document was issued electronically by the insurer. However, for travel purposes, it is still safer to keep a printed copy in the vehicle. A black-and-white printout is sufficient.

A printed copy can help during:

• border control;
• police checks;
• accident reporting;
• communication with foreign authorities;
• situations where you have no internet access or your phone battery is dead.

We recommend keeping both versions: the PDF file and a printed copy.

Does this Green Card cover damage to your own vehicle?

No. The Green Card certificate confirms compulsory motor third-party liability insurance. It is not casco insurance.

It usually does not cover:

• damage to your own vehicle;
• theft of your vehicle;
• roadside assistance or breakdown support;
• cargo damage;
• the driver’s medical expenses;
• renewal of an expired certificate.

If you need additional protection, such as casco, cargo insurance, or assistance coverage, this must be arranged separately.

What happens after an accident abroad?

If an accident occurs in a country where the certificate is valid, the local Green Card bureau may take part in handling compulsory motor liability matters under that country’s laws.

However, for damage to the insured vehicle itself, bodily injuries that are not covered by the local compulsory insurance law, or renewal of an expired card, the certificate states that the insured person should contact the insurer directly unless otherwise instructed.

That is why it is important to keep the insurer’s details and a copy of the certificate with you during the trip.

Can this sample be used as a real certificate?

No. The sample cannot be used as proof of insurance.

A valid Green Card certificate must contain:

• a real policy number;
• correct vehicle details;
• correct policyholder details;
• valid insurance dates;
• territorial validity for the planned route;
• confirmation of issue by the insurer.

Only the certificate issued for your specific vehicle can be used as proof of insurance.

How to order this Green Card certificate

To issue the certificate, we need the data required by the insurer:

• the vehicle registration document;
• the registration number;
• the vehicle category;
• the vehicle make;
• the policyholder’s passport details, address, and contact information;
• the planned insurance start date;
• the planned route or destination countries;
• contact details for document delivery.

After the data is checked, the certificate is issued by the insurer and sent to the client electronically.

Summary

The Green Card certificate we issue is an International Motor Insurance Card issued by PAŞA SIĞORTA under the authority of the Compulsory Insurance Bureau.

The certificate shows the vehicle details, policyholder details, validity period, insurer code, policy number, and territorial validity. Before traveling, carefully check every field and make sure the countries on your route are not crossed out.

The certificate sample helps you understand the structure of the document, but only a certificate issued for your specific vehicle and specific insurance period is valid for travel.