Community Blogs

Paris, France

• Feb 9

There are a few French diet and fitness rules the world could learn from France to stay slim and healthy. It doesn’t mean sweating it out at the gym seven days...

Olivia Martin

37

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Feb 8

If you’re moving to the UAE, you probably wonder what immunizations are needed or recommended before the move, as well as how to get yourself and your children...

Aisha Rahman

29

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Feb 8

Luxembourg has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe. There are state-funded services available to all residents, including specialist and emergency t...

Thomas Weber

33

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 8

As an expat, you will find opening a bank account in Qatar relatively easy. The country’s high expat population means that local banks understand the needs of f...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

31

Madrid, Spain

• Feb 8

One of the best things about Spain is its varied landscape and climate. It’s not just sun, sand, and sea. For example, you could cross arid deserts or cruise al...

Emily Johnson

31

London, United Kingdom

• Feb 7

Whether you’re a US citizen living in the UK, or a UK citizen or resident traveling to the US frequently, a USD account can be a handy tool to make cross curren...

Priya Sharma

28

Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 7

Switzerland’s multilayered government is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. But whether you’re voting, following the news, or just wondering what is up wi...

Ingrid Vogler

47

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Feb 7

UAE job recruitment takes ~35 days. CVs must include professional photo, use English, font 10-12, 2-3 pages. Dress formally: suits for corporate, modest clothing. Research company thoroughly before interviews.

Aisha Rahman

29

Paris, France

• Feb 7

French higher education is known for its top quality, ranking fifth best in the world in 2021. This is one of the main reasons why the country is among the t...

Olivia Martin

36

Lisbon, Portugal

• Feb 7

Whether or not you’re a resident in Portugal, you’ll need a tax number – or Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF) – if you’re carrying out any official or leg...

Maria Santos

34

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 7

Belgium expat life: 1.4M expats (13% population). High living standards, excellent healthcare, strong work-life balance. Brussels rent over 1,000/month. Top 10 global quality of life.

Sophie Van Den Berg

39

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Feb 7

No federal income tax in UAE. Corporate tax 9% (profits over AED 375,000). VAT 5%. Property tax 5% in Dubai. 193 Double Taxation Agreements protect expats.

Aisha Rahman

51

Berlin, Germany

• Feb 6

Germany offers free state schools (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule, Gesamtschule) and private options. International schools cost 14,000-20,000 yearly. Abitur exam qualifies for university.

David Miller

37

Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 6

Japan's health insurance is mandatory for residents staying over 3 months. Public insurance costs ~5% income (¥17,500/month for ¥350,000 salary). Private insurance adds ¥25,000-65,000/month.

Sarah Tanaka

37

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 6

Dutch healthcare costs 158.72 euros monthly with 385-euro annual deductible. GP visits free. Ranked 4th globally for innovation. Government regulation ensures universal coverage and patient choice.

James Van Der Berg

51