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With which jurisdictions does this country have reciprocal arrangements for enforcement of judgments?

Bilateral: Alberta, Bahamas, British Columbia, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Manitoba, Montserrat, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Poland, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, Western Samoa

If there is no reciprocal arrangement, is it still possible to enforce a foreign judgment by means of a writ on the judgment, declaration of enforceability or similar mechanism?

Yes.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if unopposed?

For registration of a judgment, 10-16 weeks. At common law, 4-6 months.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if opposed?

Generally likely to be in the range of 6 to 12 months.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?

USD 10,000 - 50,000.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?

USD 100,000 - 150,000.

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

Not in particular.