Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Jul 10

Ever dreamed of writing French poetry? Or maybe you simply want to open a bank account in Dutch? Whatever you want to do, learning the local language can make...

The Expat Collective

17

Paris, France

• Jul 9

When moving to France, understanding the country’s financial rules and regulations can be one of the biggest challenges. You’ll be expected to pay income taxes...

Olivia Martin

17

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 9

Certain types of insurance in Belgium become compulsory once you become an official Belgian resident. This guide explains which types of cover are necessary...

Sophie Van Den Berg

15

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 9

When you move to Thailand (ประเทศไทย), and you plan on working or doing business, you’ll need to have a national tax ID number (หมายเลขประจำตัวผู้เสียภาษี )....

Lisa Thompson

15

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 9

Why Relocation Agencies Matter for Expat Moves When you accept an international assignment, the excitement quickly gives way to overwhelm. Selling your home,...

The Expat Collective

15

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 9

If you are an expat living or working in Portugal, opening a Portuguese bank account will make things easier when it comes to receiving your salary and paying...

Maria Santos

4

Vienna, Austria

• Jul 9

If you are looking to relocate to Austria, you will be pleased to know that there are many options when it comes to housing in the beautiful alpine haven....

Emma Fischer

14

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 8

UK citizens heading off to New Zealand for business or leisure, and New Zealanders in the UK for work, travel or study, could benefit from having a UK based...

Priya Sharma

9

Global, Global

• Jul 8

Are you fed up with your home country’s high cost of living, lousy weather, and bad vibes? (Or maybe it’s less about the weather and more about the political...

The Expat Collective

17

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 8

Thinking of moving to Thailand for work? Then you’ll need to sort out a visa before you travel. This is usually fairly straightforward if you’ve already foun...

Lisa Thompson

4

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 8

If you relocate to South Africa and buy property or settle there long-term, it’s important to understand South African inheritance laws and tax. As a foreign...

Rachel Ndlovu

12

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 8

If you’re looking for work in Japan or already found a job, it’s good to familiarize yourself with the existing labor laws. Newspapers from the Global North...

Sarah Tanaka

12

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 8

We’re looking at the most common options to receive money from abroad in Germany and comparing each option for the things that matter the most: cost, speed and...

David Miller

15

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 7

South Africa has a unique dual healthcare system with most expats opting for private health insurance to access higher-quality women's healthcare services.

Rachel Ndlovu

18

Singapore, Singapore

• Jul 7

Women’s rights in Singapore have come a long way socially, politically, and economically since the creation of the Women’s Charter in 1961. In fact, the...

Kevin Lim

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