Community Blogs

Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 28

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a Japanese passport is the most sought-after in the world as of 2023. No wonder many expats living permanently in J...

Sarah Tanaka

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Feb 28

Working in Luxembourg is an attractive option for an increasing number of expats. However, before you start searching for your dream job in the Grand Dutchy, yo...

Thomas Weber

5

Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 28

In Switzerland, income tax is levied by federal government (30%), cantons (40%), and municipalities (30%) with progressive rates from 0-11.5% federally, varying by canton and location.

Ingrid Vogler

5

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 28

Getting vaccinated in Qatar is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are free ...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

3

Singapore, Singapore

• Feb 28

EUR accounts in Singapore are available from digital providers and banks including DBS, UOB, HSBC, and Standard Chartered for daily transactions, savings, and international payments.

Kevin Lim

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 27

Healthcare in South Africa can feel like choosing between two worlds. Public clinics offer affordability and open doors to everyone, but often at the price of l...

Rachel Ndlovu

11

Berlin, Germany

• Feb 27

There has been a move towards mobile and online banking across Europe as much of the population takes advantage of apps that enable users to do everything on th...

David Miller

5

Bangkok, Thailand

• Feb 27

Thailand's social security system covers sickness, unemployment, disability, maternity, and retirement for all legal workers. Expats employed by Thai companies are automatically enrolled under Section 33. This guide explains contribution rates, benefit amounts, and how to claim everything you're entitled to.

Lisa Thompson

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Madrid, Spain

• Feb 26

Thinking about working in Spain? Before you sign the wrong dotted line, it’s important to understand the basics of employment contracts. Whether you’re consider...

Emily Johnson

13

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 26

Although mortgages are still a relatively new option for expats in Qatar, more foreigners are using them to finance property purchases in designated zones. If y...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

7

London, United Kingdom

• Feb 26

The UK has long been one of the major financial centers of Europe. Residents have a number of different banks to choose from, each offering various packages tai...

Priya Sharma

4

Berlin, Germany

• Feb 25

Fortunately for expats, transferring money overseas in Germany is a fairly straightforward process. That said, there are several factors that you need to keep i...

David Miller

7

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 25

For most expats, Belgium might not be the obvious choice as a retirement destination. However, with its central location in Europe, beautiful historic cities, a...

Sophie Van Den Berg

8

Rome, Italy

• Feb 25

Expats who opt for mobile banking in Italy can access various on-the-go financial services. If you’re always traveling or out and about, mobile banking gives yo...

Marco Rossi

9

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 25

Why Dutch Hospitals Are ExcellentAfter six years in the Netherlands, I can confidently say that the country has one of Europe's best healthcare systems. The Net...

James Van Der Berg

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