If you need a Crit'Air sticker, UK buyers have two routes: order directly from the French government website, or use a UK facilitation service that handles the process for you. This guide explains both options honestly so you can choose what is right for your situation.
Option 1: The Official French Government Website
The only official source for a Crit'Air sticker is the French government's own portal at certificat-air.gouv.fr. The site is available in English.
Key details:
- Cost: approximately €3.81 for the sticker plus postage to the UK (around €1.10), so roughly €5 total — less than £5 at current exchange rates.
- What you need: a photo or scan of your V5C registration document in JPEG, PNG or PDF format under 2MB, and a debit or credit card.
- Delivery: up to six weeks by post from France, sent to your V5C registered address. You will receive a digital PDF certificate by email when your order is confirmed, which can be printed and displayed in the meantime.
The catch:
The site is entirely in a foreign government's bureaucratic style, which some people find straightforward and others find confusing — particularly the V5C upload step, which has strict file size and format requirements.
Option 2: UK Facilitation Services
Several facilitation services — including Europermits — handle the ordering process on your behalf. You upload your V5C to their site, they process the application with the French authorities, and the sticker is posted to your UK address.
Cost & Delivery
- Cost: typically £19.95 to £35 depending on provider
- Europermits: £19.95 — among the lowest available
- Digital certificate: within 48 hours of processing
- Physical sticker: posted to your UK address
What you get
- A digital certificate by email — travel immediately
- The physical sticker posted to your UK address
- The same official French government Crit'Air sticker
- Valid in all French ZFEs
Is it legitimate?
Yes — UK facilitation services are applying to the official French government portal on your behalf. The sticker you receive is the same official French government Crit'Air sticker, just ordered for you. The certificate is valid in all French ZFEs.
Which Option Should You Choose?
Use the official site if:
- You are travelling in more than six weeks
- You are comfortable navigating the upload process yourself
- The £15 saving is worth your time
Use a UK service if:
- You are travelling within the next few weeks
- You want the process handled without fuss
- You have had difficulty with the official site's file requirements
The price difference is the cost of not having to deal with it.
What About Buying in France?
You cannot buy a Crit'Air sticker in France.
The sticker is only available via the official online portal, and it must be ordered before you travel. There is no option to purchase at a service station, at the Eurotunnel terminal, or from any shop in France.
If you arrive in France without one, you will need to use your digital certificate (if you ordered in time) or risk a fine until the physical sticker arrives.
Can I Buy on Amazon or eBay?
No.
Any Crit'Air sticker sold on Amazon, eBay, or other marketplaces is either counterfeit or invalid.
The sticker must be officially issued by the French government and linked to your vehicle's registration in their database. A fake sticker will not be recognised by ANPR cameras and will result in a fine regardless of what is displayed on your windscreen.
FAQ: What If My Sticker Doesn't Arrive Before My Trip?
What if my sticker doesn't arrive before my trip?
Your digital PDF certificate, received by email, is accepted as proof that you have ordered a valid sticker.
Print it and display it on your windscreen. This is legally sufficient while you wait for the physical sticker to arrive.
Order Your Crit'Air Sticker from Europermits — £19.95
One of the lowest prices available in the UK
- ✓ Digital certificate by email — travel immediately
- ✓ Physical sticker posted to your UK address
- ✓ We handle all the forms — just upload your V5C
- ✓ £19.95 total
Last Updated: May 2026