Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 8

The Dutch Physiotherapy SystemAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've been impressed by the quality and accessibility of physiotherapy here. According to 2020 ...

James Van Der Berg

3

Rome, Italy

• Mar 8

Among expat parents’ most pressing concerns is how they will find healthcare for their child when moving abroad. Between a different language, customs, and h...

Marco Rossi

1

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

2

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

1

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

3

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

2

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

5

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

2

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

4

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

1

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

4

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

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