Community Blogs

Europe

• Jun 15

Job hunting through online listings can feel soul-crushing: endless scrolling through postings, uploading countless applications and motivation letters into...

The Expat Collective

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 15

If you live or work in Spain, you will have access to the country’s public healthcare system (asistencia sanitaria pública). This is undoubtedly one of the...

Emily Johnson

London, United Kingdom

• Jun 15

Since the country left the EU, the UK’s immigration system has changed significantly. These days, your right to find work in the country depends largely on...

Priya

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 15

If you’ve been living in Thailand for a few years, the idea of permanent residency might be tempting. Becoming a permanent resident will make some parts of...

Doha, Qatar

• Jun 14

The new law allows foreign investors to take 100% ownership in a Qatari company. Previously, foreign investors could take only a 49% share (with a local...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jun 14

Starting a career in South Africa as an expat offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and diverse job market. While the economy faces challenges, industries...

Washington, United States

• Jun 14

This guide walks through some important things to think about including how to choose a US credit card, and how to improve your credit score as a new...

Paris, France

• Jun 14

France has a high-quality healthcare system that includes a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. And if you live or work in the country for...

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Ottawa, Canada

• Jun 14

For day-to-day money management, you may want to choose between opening an account with a Canadian bank, one of the big international providers, or a...

Nathan H

Tokyo, Japan

• Jun 13

The International Baccalaureate (IB, 国際バカロレア) is perhaps the best-known of the international education boards, and many schools offer it in Japan. However,...

tokyolife

Global, Global

• Jun 13

While many families send their children to local schools, an increased demand for a more globally oriented education has seen the spread of...

The Expat Collective

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jun 12

With its stunning coastline, vibrant cities, and warm Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that Portugal is a popular destination for expats. But how...

Europe

• Jun 12

Recent European Parliament elections marked significant political shifts breaking 40 years of centrist dominance in European Union legislative bodies. Yet...

The Expat Collective

Rome, Italy

• Jun 12

Renting is one of the first steps that expats moving to Italy will need to take, given that they will need a registered address in order to arrange...

Marco R

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 12

Accidents happen. Whether your water broke in the supermarket, or you stood up a little too quickly while over 30, you never know when you might need...

Emily Johnson