Community Blogs

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 22

If you have built a life in Japan and you want to upgrade your visa, you can apply for permanent residence after 10 years of legal residence. This status mea...

tokyolife

Paris, France

• Oct 21

Is it time to take the leap and strike out on your own? Whether you’re already sure you want to switch to the self-employed life or are already your own boss...

olivia

London, United Kingdom

• Oct 21

Mobile banking in the UK hasn’t taken off in quite the same way as in some other European countries. It’s starting to catch on, though, with more customers m...

Priya

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 21

Austria’s healthcare system makes accessing doctors easy and efficient, whether you need a quick consultation or a specialist’s expertise. From choosing the ...

viennalife

Canberra, Australia

• Oct 21

This guide will walk thorough how to receive money from overseas in Australia, focusing on safety, cost, and ease of use, to help expats and foreigners in Au...

James O

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 20

Given the substantial sums involved, international buyers need to carefully consider currency exchange and transfer fees. On transactions of this size, even ...

Emily Johnson

Lisbon, Portugal

• Oct 19

Women moving to Portugal will naturally want to have a good understanding of the country’s healthcare system and how to access it. However, this can be chall...

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 18

Spain has a sizable English-speaking expat community and there are many banks in Spain that cater to the needs of foreigners, with processes for opening and ...

Emily Johnson

Bangkok, Thailand

• Oct 18

Many entrepreneurs dream of setting up an enterprise abroad. Thailand is a great location to run a business, but you’ll need the right idea and demonstrable ...

Global, GLOBAL

• Oct 18

The Multilingual Advantage in a Global World Gone are the days when speaking only one language was completely normal. Modern workplaces increasingly demand m...

The Expat Collective

Moscow, Russia

• Oct 18

After ten years in Moscow, I've helped numerous Finnish expat families navigate the Russian education system. Finding the right school for your children is o...

natasha

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 17

With its rich culture, varied cuisine, and friendly people, it’s no surprise that Japan is a popular choice for expats and digital nomads looking to move abr...

tokyolife

Rome, Italy

• Oct 17

Do you want to move to Italy but need help deciding which city? Consider Florence, often called Bella Firenze or Beautiful Florence, the capital of Tuscany....

Marco R

Lisbon, Portugal

• Oct 16

There are many options when it comes to sending your belongings to Portugal, including land, sea, and air freight. And while arranging this can feel like a d...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Oct 16

If you’re moving to Africa’s southernmost country, getting your belongings to your new home is likely high on your to-do list. Helpfully, South Africa has se...