Community Blogs

Global, GLOBAL

• Jun 7

Some spend entire working lives in one country then seek retirement pace change; others become non-stop globetrotters finally ready calling one country...

The Expat Collective

12

Singapore, Singapore

• Jun 6

Singapore offers advanced international money transfer options via banks, online services, and wire transfers with competitive rates and same-day delivery.

Kevin Lim

9

Vienna, Austria

• Jun 6

Between vocational and academic tracks, public and private options, education in Austria can seem complex. So when it comes to enrolling your children in...

Emma Fischer

5

Bern, Switzerland

• Jun 6

Zurich offers high-paying jobs in finance, biotech, and IT for multilingual expats. Learn about visa requirements, job websites, and networking opportunities.

Ingrid Vogler

7

Global, GLOBAL

• Jun 5

Brexit affects six million UK and EU nationals living abroad. Learn about visa requirements, healthcare access, residence permits, and financial implications.

The Expat Collective

9

Paris, France

• Jun 5

France provides comprehensive free healthcare for children through routine checkups, vaccinations, and specialized care from birth to age 18.

Olivia Martin

11

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 5

Measles vaccination is mandatory in Germany with fines up to €2,500 for refusal. Learn about free childhood immunizations and vaccination requirements.

David Miller

15

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 5

Many parts of Thailand (ประเทศไทย) look like a lush green paradise, but there’s bad news for the eco-conscious international. The country has a huge...

Lisa Thompson

8

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 4

Family reunification visas allow non-EU citizens living legally in Spain to bring close family members to join them.

Emily Johnson

10

Doha, Qatar

• Jun 2

This helpful guide offers an overview of mobile banking in Qatar. Furthermore, it outlines the major banking apps, digital wallets, and features available, a...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

5

Ottawa, Canada

• May 29

For many expats and internationals living in Canada, receiving money from abroad is part of everyday life. Salary payments, family support, or moving funds b...

Nathan Hargrove

7

Vienna, Austria

• May 29

Newly arrived women in Austria might have a lengthy to-do list upon arrival, including setting up home utilities, opening a bank account, and enrolling their...

Emma Fischer

9

Pretoria, South Africa

• May 25

Some expats who live and work in South Africa can claim a South African pension. As it depends on your income, many expats typically don’t qualify. This mean...

Rachel Ndlovu

15

Madrid, Spain

• May 22

This guide will compare the best methods to receive money from abroad in Spain, focusing on safety, cost, and ease of use, to help expats and foreigners in S...

Emily Johnson

21

Bern, Switzerland

• May 21

Swiss house renovations can be financed via savings, loans (2-4% interest), mortgage refinancing, or cantonal subsidies covering up to 40% of energy-efficient upgrade costs.

Ingrid Vogler

8