Community Blogs

Paris, France

• Jun 5

France provides comprehensive free healthcare for children through routine checkups, vaccinations, and specialized care from birth to age 18.

olivia

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Berlin, Germany

• Jun 5

Measles vaccination is mandatory in Germany with fines up to €2,500 for refusal. Learn about free childhood immunizations and vaccination requirements.

David Miller

46

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 5

Many parts of Thailand (ประเทศไทย) look like a lush green paradise, but there’s bad news for the eco-conscious international. The country has a huge...

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 4

Family reunification visas allow non-EU citizens living legally in Spain to bring close family members to join them.

Emily Johnson

43

Doha, Qatar

• Jun 2

This helpful guide offers an overview of mobile banking in Qatar. Furthermore, it outlines the major banking apps, digital wallets, and features available, a...

Ottawa, Canada

• May 29

For many expats and internationals living in Canada, receiving money from abroad is part of everyday life. Salary payments, family support, or moving funds b...

Nathan H

50

Vienna, Austria

• May 29

Newly arrived women in Austria might have a lengthy to-do list upon arrival, including setting up home utilities, opening a bank account, and enrolling their...

viennalife

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Pretoria, South Africa

• May 25

Some expats who live and work in South Africa can claim a South African pension. As it depends on your income, many expats typically don’t qualify. This mean...

Madrid, Spain

• May 22

This guide will compare the best methods to receive money from abroad in Spain, focusing on safety, cost, and ease of use, to help expats and foreigners in S...

Emily Johnson

48

Bern, Switzerland

• May 21

Swiss house renovations can be financed via savings, loans (2-4% interest), mortgage refinancing, or cantonal subsidies covering up to 40% of energy-efficient upgrade costs.

Ingrid

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Brussels, Belgium

• May 20

Foreign entrepreneurs can open Belgian business accounts with traditional banks (requiring BCE/KBO registration) or digital providers offering 40+ currencies and no monthly fees.

Sophie

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• May 20

Luxembourg has a high percentage of its population using online and mobile banking. Most banks in Luxembourg now offer digital banking options and expats can ch

Thomas W

43

Berlin, Germany

• May 19

GBP accounts in Germany are available through digital banks like Wise, Revolut, and N26 Metal. These multi-currency accounts offer low-fee GBP holding and conversion, ideal for expats with UK financial connections.

David Miller

45

Paris, France

• May 19

The French are famous for their elaborate expressions which allow them to convey a range of emotions with lashings of creativity. So if you truly want to fit...

olivia

56

Brussels, Belgium

• May 19

Brussels offers furnished and serviced apartments for expats and short-term residents. Serviced apartments provide hotel-like amenities with cleaning and utilities included, while furnished apartments offer more independent living at lower costs.

Sophie

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