Community Blogs

Doha, Qatar

• Aug 15

You must have a Residence Permit to live/work in Qatar. Employers handle paperwork, process takes 2-4 weeks. Costs QR 1,000/year. Medical tests required.

Rome, Italy

• Aug 14

If you’re a foreigner living in Italy for work or to study, you’ll need a handy EUR account to manage daily spending, bill payments and more. Having a euro...

Marco R

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 14

If you’re buying a home in Belgium, you’ll need a good understanding of the country’s mortgage system. While mortgages in Belgium aren’t radically different...

Sophie

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Aug 14

Saudi Arabia is a country where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, with 36 million people including 32.3% expatriates. The culture emphasizes Islam, hospitality, family, and strict gender segregation.

Fatima Hassan

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 13

Portugal requires health, car (third-party minimum), and home insurance (if mortgaged). Industry worth €11.6B with 73 companies. Court fees ~CHF 600, legal ~CHF 250-500/hr.

Paris, France

• Aug 13

Overall, the French healthcare system is good and highly subsidized, and additional private insurance is also available. Nonetheless, as an expat woman, you’ll...

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Paris, France

• Aug 13

The growth of digital banking has been one of the most significant financial trends in Europe in recent years. France, one of Europe’s largest economies, has...

olivia

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 13

This guide includes a comprehensive guide on renovation options, including the legal obligations for property changes and maintenance, financing and loans....

Sophie

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 12

Private health insurance in the UK is an option for those not able to access the National Health Service (NHS) or who want a greater choice of healthcare...

Priya

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 11

Eighty years ago, civil war broke out in Spain: a painful, bloody wound that has yet to heal. A dark period in Spanish history and a prelude to World War II,...

Emily Johnson

Global, Global

• Aug 11

Moving abroad is full of new beginnings, and a little planning goes a long way. Whether you’re weeks away or just getting started, we’ll walk you through the...

The Expat Collective

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 11

With its azure blue waters, warm climate, and welcoming community, Portugal presents an incredible draw for working-age expats. However, as with most European...

Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 10

Becoming a permanent resident in Switzerland is generally more straightforward that applying for full Swiss citizenship. However, you’ll still have to fulfill...

Ingrid

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 10

For parents who live and work in Germany, it is crucial to mark school holidays on the calendar to organize the necessary family activities or childcare...

David Miller

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 10

Japan boasts a highly effective healthcare system and is one of the world’s healthiest countries. Patient satisfaction rates are high across a wide array of...

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