You can drive your lease vehicle in all countries in the European Union.
Do you want to know which traffic rules apply, the cost of tolls or which environmental stickers you need within the European Union? Are you looking to find out if winter tyres are compulsory?
The VAB website provides a clear overview.

In that case, you’ll need to request permission to drive outside the European Union and get a ‘Travel Certificate’. This document proves that KBC Autolease has authorised you to drive the lease vehicle. In some countries, the government has to approve this authorisation first. If you can’t prove that you’re authorised to drive the lease vehicle, the authorities may seize it.

Keep in mind that you need authorisation not only for the country to which you are travelling, but also for any countries you drive through on your way there.

Countries that often request proof of authorisation include:

• United Kingdom
• Morocco
• Turkey
• Tunisia

You don’t need a travel certificate for Switzerland and Norway, even though these countries are not part of the European Union.

The application process can take some time, so be sure to submit your application at least 14 days before your departure. After paying the fee, you’ll receive the certificate via e-mail.

Tip: we recommend printing the certificate in colour and keeping it with your lease vehicle’s documents.

You can apply for your Travel Certificate on the Mobeyond website, where you’ll also find all the necessary information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to help.

For certain countries outside the European Union, you can’t apply for a certificate. This means you’re not allowed to drive your lease vehicle there.

Any KBC Autolease vehicles (including short-term rentals) that include insurance and risk arrangements in the leasing contract are insured in all non-excluded countries shown on the international certificate of motor insurance.

1. The prior agreement of KBC Autolease is always required before carrying out any technical repair work abroad. If you have KBC Autolease assistance insurance, contact KBC Autolease Assistance on + 32 2 347 39 02 (available 24/7) for the address of the nearest garage.
   
2. The foreign repairer draws up a quote including the following details:
   - Mileage
   - Chassis number
   - Number plate
   - Price of the repair or parts to be replaced
   The repairer must send their quote to tec@kbcautolease.be. We will provide an agreement.
3. The repairer issues an invoice (excluding VAT) stating the agreement number. The invoice should be addressed to: KBC Autolease NV, Prof. Van Overstraetenplein 5, 3000 Leuven, Belgium, referencing company number BE 0422.562.385.
   
4. If the foreign repair service wants you to pay the invoice immediately, KBC Autolease will refund the repair costs you have paid once we have received the above-mentioned invoice and proof of payment. You can request this by completing the 'Request for reimbursement of maintenance and repair costs' form.

• Vehicles supplied by KBC Autolease
  These short-term lease vehicles are covered by the Euro Silver package, which provides vehicle-specific assistance in Belgium and abroad. The assistance abroad is limited to those countries that are validly listed on the international certificate of motor insurance. Contact KBC Autolease Assistance op + 32 2 347 39 02 (lines open 24 hours a day).

• Vehicles supplied by Europcar
  Please refer to the vehicle’s documents.

If you received a traffic fine or parking ticket while driving your lease vehicle abroad, the following basic rules apply.

KBC Autolease holds the number plate and often receives the fine first. However, as the driver, you are responsible for the offence.

Within Europe, countries automatically share number plate data. After we have identified you as the driver of the car, you’ll receive the fine at home (sometimes months or even years later).

If you don’t pay the fine, the consequences differ depending on whether you got the fine within or outside the European Union.

Within the European Union

• The fine may increase
  Fines tend to increase quickly if you pay late. Foreign authorities can use a collection agency to collect the fine in Belgium. This means a small fine can add up considerably due to interest, collection costs or administrative fees. KBC Autolease may also charge a fee to process your fine.
• The fine may be collected in Belgium
  If you don’t pay, the collection of the fine may be transferred to the Belgian authorities, who will treat the fine as if it had been issued in Belgium.
• You may encounter problems on your next trip
  If you return to the country where you committed the offence, the police may require you to pay the fine (plus any additional charges) immediately. If you can’t or won’t pay the fine, the police may seize your vehicle.

Outside the European Union

The rules are different outside the EU, but outstanding fines can also have major consequences there. The fine may increase, your vehicle may be seized or you may even be banned from entering the country.

Can you prove the fine is unjustified? If so, you can contest the fine. You may submit an objection through the official channels mentioned on the fine and according to the procedure of the country where you committed the offence.