Community Blogs

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 10

The Expat Family Adoption Journey Expat couples increasingly consider international adoption as their pathway to family building. Whether due to infertility,...

The Expat Collective

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Doha, Qatar

• Jul 10

With this in mind, it is important to get to grips with how politics work, including the structure of the government in Qatar, the electoral system, and voting...

Europe

• Jul 10

Did you know the English Channel is only around 35 kilometers wide at its narrowest point? Considering the drama of airport security, unhealthy in-flight...

The Expat Collective

34

Paris, France

• Jul 9

When moving to France, understanding the country’s financial rules and regulations can be one of the biggest challenges. You’ll be expected to pay income taxes...

olivia

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Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 9

Certain types of insurance in Belgium become compulsory once you become an official Belgian resident. This guide explains which types of cover are necessary...

Sophie

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 9

When you move to Thailand (ประเทศไทย), and you plan on working or doing business, you’ll need to have a national tax ID number (หมายเลขประจำตัวผู้เสียภาษี )....

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 9

Why Relocation Agencies Matter for Expat Moves When you accept an international assignment, the excitement quickly gives way to overwhelm. Selling your home,...

The Expat Collective

35

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 9

If you are an expat living or working in Portugal, opening a Portuguese bank account will make things easier when it comes to receiving your salary and paying...

Vienna, Austria

• Jul 9

If you are looking to relocate to Austria, you will be pleased to know that there are many options when it comes to housing in the beautiful alpine haven....

viennalife

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Rome, Italy

• Jul 9

Although Italy’s constitution guarantees the civil rights of all citizens, the country offers limited specific protections for LGBT+ individuals and lags...

Marco R

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London, United Kingdom

• Jul 8

UK citizens heading off to New Zealand for business or leisure, and New Zealanders in the UK for work, travel or study, could benefit from having a UK based...

Priya

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Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 8

Who needs a car in Switzerland when you have access to one of the best public transportation systems in the world? With effective transport planning and...

Ingrid

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Madrid, Spain

• Jul 8

Naturally, you will want to understand the legal steps to legally end your marriage or civil partnership in Spain. Luckily, divorces in the country are...

Emily Johnson

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Global, Global

• Jul 8

Are you fed up with your home country’s high cost of living, lousy weather, and bad vibes? (Or maybe it’s less about the weather and more about the political...

The Expat Collective

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 8

Thinking of moving to Thailand for work? Then you’ll need to sort out a visa before you travel. This is usually fairly straightforward if you’ve already foun...