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Saudi Arabia – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Saudi Arabia is well within reach for residents who hold a valid iqama (residency permit), though the paperwork involved is considerably more substantial than in many other countries. A Saudi driving licence is a

Singapore – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Singapore is a far more involved — and costly — undertaking than in the vast majority of countries. The government intentionally restricts the number of vehicles on its roads through a quota-driven Certificate of

Romania – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a car in Romania is an achievable process, but it demands thorough planning — particularly for those coming from abroad. Permanent registration requires proof of Romanian residency, and every vehicle must clear a technical roadworthiness inspection (ITP)

Russia – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase or import a vehicle in Russia, though the process involves considerable administrative complexity, steep import costs, and strict regulatory obligations. Russia is a right-hand-traffic country, which creates compliance difficulties for right-hand-drive vehicles. Among the

Qatar – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Qatar is a straightforward process for foreign residents, as long as you hold a valid Qatar ID (residence permit) and a Qatari driving licence. Qatar drives on the left-hand side of the road, new

Poland – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Poland is permitted for all foreign nationals, with no blanket ownership restrictions in place. While the overall process is manageable, it comprises several distinct administrative stages — among them excise duty declarations, a compulsory

Portugal – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or bringing a vehicle into Portugal is perfectly feasible for foreign nationals, though the administrative process is more involved than in many other European countries. The essential prerequisites are a Portuguese tax identification number (NIF), a verifiable address, and

Peru – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Peru is an option open to foreigners, though the process involves administrative procedures that may catch newcomers off guard. Non-residents must secure a special permit before signing any contracts, and those with full residency

Philippines – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals in the Philippines are free to purchase a vehicle without ownership restrictions, as long as the car is registered in their own name through the Land Transportation Office (LTO). For cash buyers, the process is relatively uncomplicated, but

Panama – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Panama is open to foreigners without any residency requirement — visitors travelling on a passport alone can buy a car. The domestic market features a broad selection of new and used vehicles at reasonable