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Berlin, Germany 12.9% of Germany is foreign-born. High living standards and strong economy, but locals can be unfriendly. Excellent healthcare, education. High taxes offset by quality of life. HSBC ranks it 27th for expats.
David Miller 
Brussels, Belgium Belgian hospitals need doctor referrals for non-emergency treatment. Belgium has 103 hospitals with 6 beds per 1,000 residents. Health insurance (mutuelle) is required and covers most costs.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Dutch bank accounts are practically essential - landlords and employers need them. ABN AMRO and ING are expat-friendly. You need ID, BSN, and Dutch address. Some banks allow opening before arrival.
Vienna, Austria Austrian CVs should be in German, 2-3 pages, with photo. Wear formal business attire to interviews. Salary discussed in first/second interview. Job ads show minimum salary.
Emma Fischer 
Lisbon, Portugal Portugal has progressive tax brackets for 2025. Non-residents pay 25% flat rate. IFICI (NHR 2.0) offers tax benefits for skilled workers. File returns by June 30.
Maria Santos 
Rome, Italy Call 112 for emergencies in Italy - the Europe-wide number connects to ambulance (118), fire (115), or police (113). Life-saving treatment is free. English support varies.
Marco Rossi Amsterdam, Netherlands The Dutch Physiotherapy SystemAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've been impressed by the quality and accessibility of physiotherapy here. According to 2020 ...
Rome, Italy 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 
Europe 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...
Washington, United States 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...
Bern, Switzerland 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...
Berlin, Germany 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 
Singapore, Singapore 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 Rome, Italy 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 Bern, Switzerland 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...
