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Kuwait – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Kuwait is a realistic option for foreign nationals who hold valid residency, but several important conditions apply. You must possess a valid Civil ID and a Kuwaiti driving licence in order to buy and

Japan – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a car in Japan is entirely possible for foreign nationals living there, but the process involves a number of steps that are quite different from what most people encounter in their home countries. You will need a

Jordan – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or bringing a vehicle into Jordan is entirely possible for foreign nationals, though the process involves working through a complex web of customs duties and tax obligations that can push the total cost well above a vehicle’s sticker price.

Italy – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a car in Italy is entirely possible for foreign nationals, but the process involves considerably more paperwork and bureaucracy than in many other European countries. Your residency status is the critical factor: those with Italian residency can

Jamaica – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can buy or import a vehicle in Jamaica, though the process requires working through a well-defined framework of customs regulations, residency-based eligibility rules, vehicle age limits, and compulsory registration and roadworthiness requirements. Import duties can add substantially to

Ireland – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase or import a vehicle in Ireland, but the process involves a number of steps that differ considerably from those in many other countries. Ireland drives on the left, meaning all vehicles registered here must be left-hand

Israel – Buying or Importing a Car

Acquiring or importing a vehicle in Israel is open to foreign nationals and newly arrived residents, but the procedure is considerably more involved and costly than in most other countries. Israel levies very high purchase taxes on new cars —

India – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can buy or import a vehicle in India, though neither process is without its complications. Purchasing a locally assembled or manufactured car through an authorised dealer is the more accessible route and requires only the appropriate documentation. Bringing

Indonesia – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase or import a vehicle in Indonesia, but there are significant conditions to be aware of. Holding a valid temporary or permanent residence permit — a KITAS or KITAP — is a prerequisite for registering any vehicle

Iceland – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Iceland is entirely possible for foreign nationals, but it demands thorough advance planning. The single most critical prerequisite is securing a kennitala (Iceland’s national identification number) — without one, you cannot register a vehicle