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Barcelona low emission zone: register your foreign number plate

Driving into Barcelona’s low emission zone (ZBE) with a foreign number plate? Register with the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) in advance, even if your vehicle meets the emissions requirements. Standard registration costs €7 once. Allow up to 15 working days and wait for confirmation.

Check your route and vehicle

The ZBE restrictions apply on working days, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 8 pm. Check the official map even if you are only driving past Barcelona. For M1 and N1 vehicles, AMB lists electric vehicles, petrol Euro 3 or above and diesel Euro 4 or above. For a motorhome, check its category on the vehicle documents against the AMB requirements. Official zone map.

How to register

  1. Open the official AMB form and choose registration for a foreign vehicle that meets the emissions requirements. Official application form.
  2. Fill in the form and upload documents showing the registered owner, number plate, vehicle category, fuel and Euro standard. If the category or emissions information is missing, AMB asks for a certificate from the manufacturer or its authorised representative in English, Spanish or Catalan.
  3. Submit the application and pay €7. Keep the confirmation and wait for approval before driving into the zone. Registration remains valid while the vehicle stays registered and meets the requirements.

Need access soon or does your vehicle fall short?

Choose the option for occasional access with a foreign number plate. You can request up to 24 day permits a year. Select your date in the user area and pay the fee shown. Check that your chosen day is authorised before entering. Requirements, documents and fees.