Community Blogs

Doha, Qatar

• Aug 9

Many expats are drawn to the idea of working in Qatar. After all, with higher salaries and no personal tax, the financial incentives are extremely appealing....

Global, Global

• Aug 9

With more people moving across borders and settling in different countries, the need for cross-border banking options has grown considerably. If you’re looking...

The Expat Collective

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Aug 9

Moving to a new country is exciting. You’ll be learning the culture, food, and language of a new place. You will need to do a million things in your first...

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 8

Germany has a strong culture of insurance, and this stretches to protection for the home and belongings, too. Although no form of home insurance in Germany is...

David Miller

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 8

In 2015, comedian John Oliver called Luxembourg “France without all its cultural institutions. ” The political commentator rammed home his point by adding: “If...

Thomas W

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Global, Global

• Aug 8

Just like other hobbies, there are certain things you first have to learn — and in this case, a misstep can mean lost money. For those who fancy themselves...

The Expat Collective

24

Washington, United States

• Aug 8

Opening an AUD account in the US can be a smart plan for Australians living in the US, international students, business owners and frequent travelers. Whether...

Paris, France

• Aug 8

Every language has them, words you cannot properly translate into English. They are the most interesting terms, because they often define parts of a country’s...

olivia

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 8

The Portuguese tax system can be confusing to navigate for foreign workers, especially if you’re setting up a self-employed business or conducting freelance...

Singapore, Singapore

• Aug 7

All foreign residents and Singaporean citizens must have an identification number to live in the island state. Most expats will only need a Foreign...

sglife

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International, Global

• Aug 7

Maximizing Job Fair Opportunities for Expatriate CareersJob fairs and career expos represent excellent networking and employment-finding opportunities for ex...

The Expat Collective

25

Rome, Italy

• Aug 7

When moving to Italy, it can be helpful to pick up on the local language. Italian is wonderfully expressive and is full of colorful words and phrases. Many of...

Marco R

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London, United Kingdom

• Aug 6

The costs of living globally have been rising in the past few years. UK government statistics show that the UK costs of living in particular rose by almost 10%...

Priya

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Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 6

This comprehensive guide gives you a clear roadmap to selling property in Belgium. You’ll find an overview of the legal obligations, practical steps to move...

Sophie

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Madrid, Spain

• Aug 6

Whether you’re buying a long-term home or a holiday villa in Spain, you’ll be happy to hear that the country’s property market is relatively affordable...

Emily Johnson

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