Community Blogs

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 2

Moving to Belgium and wanting to drive a car? Then you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the country’s rules and requirements when it comes to taking a vehic...

Sophie Van Den Berg

37

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 1

If you are a green-minded expat in the Netherlands, you are probably wondering what you can do to make your new life abroad more sustainable. Thankfully, living...

James Van Der Berg

28

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 1

Portugal has an advanced banking system, with its main banks linked up to its national Multibanco system, enabling customers to perform a range of actions from ...

Maria Santos

35

Madrid, Spain

• Mar 1

The Spanish tend to live life to the fullest. Whether they are marking big moments or small, there is always a reason to celebrate in the land of fiestas. Of co...

Emily Johnson

41

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 1

As an expat, international schools in Austria provide a good choice for education. Furthermore, they offer many advantages over local state schools. They provid...

Emma Fischer

34

Global, Global

• Mar 1

New York is repeatedly ranked as the most expensive city in the world. So where could you go to make your euro – or rupee or dinar – go further? We took the agg...

The Expat Collective

26

Rome, Italy

• Mar 1

Whether you live here or are just visiting, it is a good idea to take note of Italy’s holidays. Many of the country’s official 12 public holidays are tied to th...

Marco Rossi

35

Global, Global

• Mar 1

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has implications for anyone traveling between the UK and any of the EU member states. It also impacts the si...

The Expat Collective

35

Rome, Italy

• Mar 1

With its majestic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique customs, many internationals fall in love with Italy. The country offers a colorful way of life, from ...

Marco Rossi

46

Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 28

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a Japanese passport is the most sought-after in the world as of 2023. No wonder many expats living permanently in J...

Sarah Tanaka

34

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Feb 28

Working in Luxembourg is an attractive option for an increasing number of expats. However, before you start searching for your dream job in the Grand Dutchy, yo...

Thomas Weber

45

Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 28

In Switzerland, income tax is levied by federal government (30%), cantons (40%), and municipalities (30%) with progressive rates from 0-11.5% federally, varying by canton and location.

Ingrid Vogler

33

Rome, Italy

• Feb 28

For a relatively small country, Italy sure packs an array of climates, topographies, and cultures into its 20 regions. New arrivals to the country will disco...

Marco Rossi

27

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 28

Getting vaccinated in Qatar is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are free ...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

40

Singapore, Singapore

• Feb 28

EUR accounts in Singapore are available from digital providers and banks including DBS, UOB, HSBC, and Standard Chartered for daily transactions, savings, and international payments.

Kevin Lim

26