Community Blogs

Europe

• Mar 8

The European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – is a vital card for European citizens and residents traveling within any member country of the European Union (EU...

The Expat Collective

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Washington, United States

• Mar 7

For day-to-day money management, you may want to choose between opening an account with a US bank, one of the big international providers, or a digital-only ser...

Diego Esperanza

33

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 7

You may need a Switzerland student visa if you want to enroll in further or higher education in Switzerland. This guide explains the key aspects of this visa...

Ingrid Vogler

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 7

The German freelancer, or Freiberufler/Freiberuflerin, is a distinct type of worker. Not anyone can become one as it only applies to certain professions. Howeve...

David Miller

38

Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 6

Living a sustainable lifestyle is an increasing priority for people around the world. However, many will find that their home country is not as eco-conscious as...

Kevin Lim

33

Rome, Italy

• Mar 6

In Italy, the SSN offers mental health support ranging from therapy to psychiatric care, though the government allocates only a small percentage of healthcare f...

Marco Rossi

44

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 6

With its high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and low taxes, it’s no wonder so many expats retire in Switzerland. Non‑working foreign nationals can re...

Ingrid Vogler

34

Pretoria, South Africa

• Mar 6

When moving to a new country, it can be daunting to learn the local tongue, especially in a country like South Africa, with 12 national languages. But worry not...

Rachel Ndlovu

31

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 5

Austria’s high quality of life, stable economy, and stunning alpine landscapes make it a tempting prospect for property buyers. While the overall market cooled ...

Emma Fischer

33

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 5

CHF accounts are commonly used by people with financial ties to Switzerland or Liechtenstein, such as expats, cross-border workers, retirees, or anyone receivin...

Maria Santos

35

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 5

Luxembourg’s banks are world leaders in financial services, offering investment, multi-currency accounts, and offshore banking – what benefits can foreigners ge...

Thomas Weber

40

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 5

If you’re living in Belgium and have acquired Belgian citizenship, you’ll need to apply for the mandatory national identity (ID) card. In addition to this, you ...

Sophie Van Den Berg

48

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 4

The 30% Ruling: Netherlands' Secret Weapon for Attracting TalentOne reason I've considered staying in the Netherlands long-term is the 30% ruling. If you're ski...

James Van Der Berg

32

Global, Global

• Mar 4

Many British expatriates gravitate back home for various reasons. Moving back to the UK can be daunting; it is important to plan ahead to protect any wealth whi...

The Expat Collective

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Doha, Qatar

• Mar 4

Whether you want to send money to family back home or transfer part of your salary into an overseas savings account, you will find that international money tran...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

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