Community Blogs

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 9

If you’re moving to Spain long-term, you will probably want to open a Spanish bank account. The country has a big expat community, so there are many banks that...

Emily Johnson

Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 9

Whether you’re an American in Antwerp or a Brazilian in Brussels, knowing how to go about your everyday life if you’re new in Belgium can be challenging....

Sophie

Doha, Qatar

• Sep 9

Qatar is a hugely popular destination for expats, and operates a relatively streamlined work permit system. This guide covers the key elements of getting a...

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 9

Germany has been a unified nation since 1990, although the roots of its current political system can be traced back to 1949. There is a federal government that...

David Miller

Paris, France

• Sep 9

Foreigners living and working in France must typically register and pay into French social security in exchange for certain government benefits, including...

olivia

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

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

Rome, Italy

• Sep 9

From moonlit walks along the canals of Venice to sharing a bottle of wine in a Tuscan vineyard, dating in Italy can feel like stepping into a movie. Whether...

Marco R

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...

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 9

Fortunately for expats moving to Austria, the process of exchanging your foreign driving license is fairly easy. That said, in some cases, you may need to go...

viennalife

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

Pretoria, South Africa

• Sep 8

South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with plenty of places to visit, outdoor activities, and things to do. But for...

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 8

If you’re living abroad, knowing where to get hold of certain everyday items can be a challenge. If you need groceries, our guide to Spanish supermarkets...

Emily Johnson

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

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