Community Blogs

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 9

For women moving to the UK, one of the first things they might want to look into is healthcare. Essentially, there are two systems available to residents and...

Priya

21

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 9

Parents considering sending their child to a secondary school in Switzerland will quickly find that they have plenty of options. This includes state schools;...

Ingrid

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 9

If you’ve lived in Portugal long-term on a visa or permit, you can apply for permanent residence and eventually Portuguese citizenship. Conditions vary...

Global, Global

• Sep 8

While exploring international school options for your child, you’ll find a growing number of Eco-Schools around the world that offer an environmental...

The Expat Collective

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Tokyo, Japan

• Sep 8

Women in Japan have the same general human rights protections as their male counterparts. However, traditional gender-biased norms still prevail which h...

tokyolife

21

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Sep 8

Getting vaccinated in Saudi Arabia is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccin...

Fatima Hassan

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Sep 7

Luxembourg is one of the world’s largest financial centers, and personal banking in Luxembourg is not particularly difficult for expats, even if they have not...

Thomas W

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Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 7

Nestled in the center of Switzerland, the captivating city of Bern is a popular option for expats relocating to the country. It effortlessly combines the...

Ingrid

19

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 7

Everyone has to pay taxes, whether you live in Germany or anywhere else. While salaried employees are liable for income tax, German business owners and...

David Miller

23

Paris, France

• Sep 7

Wills in France can take several forms, from pen-and-paper versions to secretive letters only seen upon death. If you are a resident of or have assets i...

olivia

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Singapore, Singapore

• Sep 6

When you move into a new home in Singapore, you’ll probably need to find utility providers. These supply electricity, gas, and water to your home. It ma...

sglife

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Sep 6

Given its sunny weather, vibrant culture, and overall affordability, Thailand is a very attractive retirement destination. Tens of thousands of expats from...

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 6

Whether you’re moving to Britain for the food or the weather, planning how to get your stuff to your new home is likely high on your to-do list. Air and sea...

Priya

33

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 6

Inheritance tax in Spain applies to everyone, residents and non-residents alike. Also called succession tax (impuesto de sucesiones y donaciones or ISD), the...

Emily Johnson

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Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 5

If you’re moving to Belgium, you’ll probably want to brush up on the local language. However, that’s easier said than done in this cozy little country. Indeed,...

Sophie

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