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Diplomats are often exempt from many forms of taxation in the host country, including income tax on their salary from the home country, value-added taxes, and property taxes on premises used for diplomatic purposes.

The 'diplomatic bag' used to transport official documents and items between a diplomatic mission and its home government cannot be opened or detained by the host country, which safeguards the confidentiality of diplomatic communications.

Members of administrative and technical staff of a diplomatic mission receive immunity for actions performed in the course of their official duties. However, unlike diplomatic agents, they may not be immune for acts outside the scope of their work.

The sending state may have the obligation to waive immunity in case of a serious crime or when immunity impedes the course of justice. This waiver must be express and is not presumed, reflecting the reciprocity and cooperation needed in international relations.

Diplomats are given personal inviolability by their host country, meaning they cannot be detained or arrested. Any harm against them is considered a serious international incident. However, the sending state may waive this immunity in case of serious offenses.

While having diplomatic immunity, diplomats have a duty to respect the laws and regulations of the host state, according to the Vienna Convention. The abuse of privileges is viewed unfavorably and can lead to persona non grata status or other diplomatic consequences.

Diplomats are generally immune from civil suits with limited exceptions, such as actions relating to private real estate, succession where the diplomat is a beneficiary, and professional or commercial activity outside their official functions.

Members of the service staff of a diplomatic mission are granted a more limited form of immunity. They are immune for their official acts, but unlike diplomatic agents or administrative staff, their immunity does not extend to activities outside their duties.

Host countries typically require diplomats to notify them of their arrival and final departure. This procedure helps in accrediting diplomats and managing their immunity from the beginning to the end of their official mission in the country.

Diplomatic staff may be exempt from social security provisions of the host country, based on bilateral agreements. They are generally not required to contribute to social security programs, as they often retain benefits from their home countries.

A treaty adopted in 1961 that provides a comprehensive framework for diplomatic relations, including diplomatic immunity. It outlines diplomats' privileges and immunities to ensure they can work independently without fear of coercion or harassment by the host state.

The archives and documents of a diplomatic mission, regardless of their location, are inviolable at all times. They cannot be seized, censored, or tampered with, and this protects the confidentiality of a state's diplomatic communications and records.

Family members living with diplomats often enjoy the same immunities and privileges as the diplomat, including personal inviolability and immunity from jurisdiction. However, this can vary based on the host country's laws and specific agreements.

Diplomats are allowed to import personal effects and articles for official use duty-free. This exemption from customs duties is aimed at ensuring that their work is not hindered by the host country's regulations.

Diplomatic immunity does not grant absolute freedom to commit illegal acts. Exceptions exist where immunity can be waived by the sending state, and it does not apply to crimes committed before the diplomat's tenure or private acts unrelated to diplomatic functions.

Diplomatic agents are the heads of missions or members of the diplomatic staff, as recognized by the host country. They enjoy the highest level of immunity, which includes their official and private acts while performing their diplomatic roles.

Diplomatic agents are generally immune from the jurisdiction of the host country's courts. This includes both civil and criminal jurisdiction, so they cannot be sued or prosecuted, but this does not mean they can commit crimes without accountability.

Diplomatic immunity refers to a policy which allows diplomats to be exempt from certain laws and taxes of the host country in order to perform their duties effectively and without legal hindrance. For example, a diplomat cannot be sued or prosecuted under the host country's civil and administrative laws.

Residences of diplomats, including the embassy and the ambassador's house, are protected from search, entry, or seizure. The host nation must respect the inviolability of diplomatic premises, which serves as sovereign territory of the sending state.