Community Blogs

Doha, Qatar

• Jun 7

After finding a place to live, the next step is usually to set up your gas, electricity, and water supplies. This article includes the following information...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

23

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

27

Brussels, Belgium

• Jun 7

Getting a divorce (Dutch: echtscheiding, French: divorce) in Belgium is surprisingly straightforward, as long as both parties are in agreement. However, the...

Sophie Van Den Berg

23

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

22

Rome, Italy

• Jun 6

You’ll need to get around when you move to Italy, and it’s worth weighing up your options before getting your Italian driving license or buying a vehicle....

Marco Rossi

28

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

28

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jun 6

Portugal offers straightforward car buying for expats. Learn about new vs used cars, registration requirements, costs averaging €1,127/month, and importing.

Maria Santos

28

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

20

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

23

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

29

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

31

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

21

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

29

Vienna, Austria

• Jun 3

Generally speaking, LGBT+ rights have made vast progress over the last two decades in Austria. Although change has perhaps been slower than in other European...

Emma Fischer

22

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

22