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Dominican Republic – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals are permitted to buy or import a vehicle in the Dominican Republic, but there are important rules to navigate. Locally sold vehicles can be purchased without holding residency, though driving one legally over the long term requires a

Cyprus – Buying or Importing a Car

For foreign nationals, acquiring or importing a car in Cyprus is an achievable process, though it involves navigating a number of important steps. Cyprus follows left-hand traffic rules and the vast majority of vehicles on its roads are right-hand drive.

Czech Republic – Buying or Importing a Car

Acquiring or bringing a car into the Czech Republic is a realistic goal for foreign nationals, though your residency status is the fundamental determining factor: in most cases, you will need at least a temporary residence permit before you can

Denmark – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase or import a vehicle in Denmark, but doing so means navigating one of the most demanding vehicle tax regimes in Europe. Denmark applies a registration tax (registreringsafgift) to almost every vehicle, requires that any car with

Cuba – Buying or Importing a Car

For any expat, acquiring or bringing a vehicle into Cuba ranks among the most challenging and heavily regulated undertakings they are likely to face. Vehicle ownership is limited to people holding valid long-term authorisation to reside in the country, purchases

Croatia – Buying or Importing a Car

For foreign nationals, purchasing or importing a vehicle in Croatia is entirely achievable, though Croatian residence is a prerequisite for registering a car in your own name. Traffic flows on the right-hand side, and only left-hand drive vehicles are permitted

China – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase or import a vehicle in China, but doing so means navigating strict eligibility criteria, licence plate quota systems that differ from city to city, and the requirement to hold a Chinese driving licence. Bringing a personal

Colombia – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase a vehicle in Colombia, though certain conditions apply. Buying a new or second-hand car locally is manageable once you have the appropriate residency documentation — most notably a cédula de extranjería. Importing a vehicle, on the

Costa Rica – Buying or Importing a Car

Any foreign national can buy or import a vehicle in Costa Rica, but the process is considerably more involved — and far costlier — than in most other countries. Heavy import taxes push vehicle prices up to 50% above comparable

Chile – Buying or Importing a Car

Foreign nationals can purchase or import a vehicle in Chile, though the process involves working through a series of administrative requirements — chief among them securing a Chilean tax identification number (RUT) before any transaction can be finalised. Chile is