Community Blogs

Rome, Italy

• Sep 10

Taking care of your health is always a good idea, no matter where you live. However, internationals may need help navigating a new healthcare system when...

Marco R

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 10

Between the cheese, the chocolate, and the national penchant for punctuality, it can be easy to miss some of the details of working in Switzerland. However,...

Ingrid

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 10

Portugal is a popular destination for many its great places to visit, Portuguese food, and festivals in Portugal. However, foreigners retiring to Portugal...

Global, Global

• Sep 10

As cliché as it may sound, entering a new year inevitably prompts many of us to consider what we would like to accomplish in the months that lie ahead. But for...

The Expat Collective

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 9

If you’re moving to Spain long-term, you will probably want to open a Spanish bank account. The country has a big expat community, so there are many banks that...

Emily Johnson

Doha, Qatar

• Sep 9

Qatar is a hugely popular destination for expats, and operates a relatively streamlined work permit system. This guide covers the key elements of getting a...

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 9

For women moving to the UK, one of the first things they might want to look into is healthcare. Essentially, there are two systems available to residents and...

Priya

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 9

Parents considering sending their child to a secondary school in Switzerland will quickly find that they have plenty of options. This includes state schools;...

Ingrid

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 9

If you’ve lived in Portugal long-term on a visa or permit, you can apply for permanent residence and eventually Portuguese citizenship. Conditions vary...

Global, Global

• Sep 8

While exploring international school options for your child, you’ll find a growing number of Eco-Schools around the world that offer an environmental...

The Expat Collective

Tokyo, Japan

• Sep 8

Women in Japan have the same general human rights protections as their male counterparts. However, traditional gender-biased norms still prevail which h...

tokyolife

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Sep 8

Getting vaccinated in Saudi Arabia is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccin...

Fatima Hassan

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Sep 7

Luxembourg is one of the world’s largest financial centers, and personal banking in Luxembourg is not particularly difficult for expats, even if they have not...

Thomas W

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 7

Nestled in the center of Switzerland, the captivating city of Bern is a popular option for expats relocating to the country. It effortlessly combines the...

Ingrid

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 7

Everyone has to pay taxes, whether you live in Germany or anywhere else. While salaried employees are liable for income tax, German business owners and...

David Miller