Yes, certainly. They might opt to bring their own car, or they might buy one from a departing colleague when they arrive at post, or through a diplomatic sales option once they have arrived at post – if available. There are a number of possibilities. Just keep in mind you are limited by certain restrictions – right-hand drive cars, sometimes limitations on retractable headlights, emissions, age or color of vehicle etc. All of this information about a particular country’s requirements is readily available to you once hired.
Do many Foreign Service employees bring their own vehicles on assignment?
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