Community Blogs

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 25

Thinking of buying a chic city apartment or a sleek townhouse in Japan? Unless you’re paying in cash, you’ll probably need a mortgage, and your residency st...

tokyolife

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 25

If you move to Japan, you won’t have to worry about the quality of healthcare. The country’s affordable insurance-based system covers almost everyone, w...

tokyolife

Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 25

Whether you send your belongings by air, sea, or road, relocating to Switzerland doesn’t have to be stressful. There are many relocation options to ensu...

Ingrid

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 25

There is an opening scene taking place in Seville in Mission Impossible 2 (2000) that is hilarious for its many inaccuracies about Spain, Seville, and i...

Emily Johnson

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 24

Whether you’re a Canadian living in the UK, or a UK citizen or resident travelling to Canada frequently, a CAD account can be a handy tool to make cross...

Priya

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 24

When considering finding a job abroad, you’ll want to weigh a country’s average salaries with its cost of living to make sure you can live comfortably. ...

Thomas W

Bangkok, Thailand

• Aug 24

Holding a distinctive place in Southeast Asia’s political landscape, Thailand (ประเทศไทย) is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. Elec...

Vienna, Austria

• Aug 24

Buying any real estate in Austria is generally considered to be an excellent investment, particularly in Vienna. To begin with, the high quality of life...

viennalife

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 24

Finding jobs in Madrid has been harder since Spain was greatly affected by the economic crisis. Yet, the city of Madrid is still recognized as the major busi...

Emily Johnson

Rome, Italy

• Aug 24

This guide provides a roadmap to selling property in Italy, covering legal requirements, market insights, step-by-step processes, cost breakdowns, tax...

Marco R

Paris, France

• Aug 23

We’ll cover both how to open an account and which banks are best for expats and non-residents. Plus, because a bank isn’t the only option for a business...

olivia

Pretoria, South Africa

• Aug 23

Whether you’re popping into a clinic for a cold or navigating referrals for something more serious, seeing a doctor in South Africa can be surprisingly...

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 23

Depending on where you’re from and how long you want to stay, you may need a German work visa and a residence permit to take up employment in the countr...

David Miller

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 22

Belgian chocolates, beers, and waffles are the stereotypical icons of Belgium but besides world fame for this tasty trifecta, this small western Europea...

Sophie

Global, Global

• Aug 22

April International offers expat health insurance from €50-€100/month (basic) to €300-€800/month (comprehensive). Covers visa requirements for Schengen, student, work permits.

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