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Who can apply for a foreign vehicle permit and how much it costs.
If you bring a foreign vehicle into Great Britain you’ll need a foreign vehicle permit to cover you before you register the vehicle with the DVLA. Foreign vehicles have 6 months to register in a new country.
Foreign vehicle parking permits will have to be registered with the DVLA to buy an annual residents permit.
Parking permits are now virtual which means there is no need to display a permit in your vehicle.
Civil enforcement officers can check which vehicles have a valid permit using the vehicle registration number.
Engine cylinder capacity (CC) or CO2 emission g/km | Six month foreign vehicle permit |
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Up to 100g/km | £70 |
101 to 170g/km or up to 1549cc | £120 |
171g/km or above 1549cc | £300 |
The council reserves the right to check applications for vehicles with zero CO2 emissions.
DVLA records may say your vehicle has zero emissions when it actually isn’t a zero emissions vehicle. The only zero emissions vehicles currently on the market are full electric vehicles (EV). Where this occurs, permit prices will be based on vehicle engine size.
We may apply additional price increases if incorrect information was provided at application stage.
You must provide one document (dated within the last three months) with your current name and address, for example:
Mobile phone bills won’t be accepted.
Letter on printed company letterhead (with VAT number) confirming:
Waltham Forest Council retains the right to carry out random checks on permits in order to check the information supplied in the application.
You'll need to:
Photos of documents of proof will be accepted in the following file formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, GIF, PNG or JPEG file.
You may not need to upload any documents of proof during your application but you may be asked to supply copies of those documents at a later date.
If you don’t supply documents when asked, your permit may be cancelled and your vehicle will become subject to enforcement action.
Please allow 1 working day to receive a response from the parking control office about your online requests.
To apply by post you’ll need to:
Payment should be made by cheque or postal order payable to 'LBWF'. Please do not send cash through the post.
Download a resident permit application for foreign vehicles (PDF file)
To get an application form sent to you by post, call Waltham Forest Parking Control Office on 0203 092 0112 and select option 3.
If lines are busy leave a voicemail request for your application form. Provide your full name and postal address and your application form will be sent to you the next working day.
You can also drop-off permit application forms at the following libraries:
This is a drop off service and your applications will not be checked by a member of library staff. You must include documents of proof and payment with your application form.
If you don't fill in your form fully or include payment it will cause a significant delay to the process of getting your permit.
If you don’t provide telephone and email contact details in your application your application will be disregarded and your permit will not be issued.
Please allow 10 days for your permit arrive if you apply by post or the library drop-off service.
If you need a postal application form, or this permit doesn't meet your needs please contact our permit team by email wfpshop@nsl.co.uk or call them on 0203 092 0112, option 3 for assistance.
Foreign vehicle parking permits are not valid:
If terms of use are breached your permit will be revoked immediately without notice and the associated vehicle will become subject to enforcement action.
Please also note:
You’ll need to let us know if:
If you change your vehicle during the validity of the existing permit you must inform Waltham Forest Parking Control office immediately by downloading the Foreign vehicle resident parking permit application form (PDF) and sending it, with the appropriate service fee, to Waltham Forest Parking Control Office post by post. Alternatively you can submit the application with evidence via email to wfpshop@nsl.co.uk and a member of staff will be in contact with you within 1 working day to process your payment over the telephone and discuss permit delivery.
If your vehicle has been stolen during the validity of the existing permit you must inform Waltham Forest Parking Control Office immediately by downloading the Foreign Vehicle resident parking permit application form (PDF file) and sending it to Waltham Forest Parking Control Office via post or email at wfpshop@nsl.co.uk and a member of staff will be in contact with you within 1 working day to discuss the application. You will be asked to provide the crime reference number supplied by the police. Upon receipt of notification the permit will be immediately cancelled. You will have the option to apply for a temporary permit, if you are in use of a vehicle temporarily, or replacement foreign vehicle residents parking permit for your new vehicle.
PO Box 9319
Walthamstow
E17 7RX
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays)
We aim to respond to emails within 2 working days.