Community Blogs

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 7

You may need a Switzerland student visa if you want to enroll in further or higher education in Switzerland. This guide explains the key aspects of this visa...

Ingrid Vogler

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 7

The German freelancer, or Freiberufler/Freiberuflerin, is a distinct type of worker. Not anyone can become one as it only applies to certain professions. Howeve...

David Miller

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 7

Pristine Switzerland’s largest city is synonymous with financial services, insurance, and a great quality of life. Zurich has all the entertainment and cultural...

Ingrid Vogler

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Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 6

Living a sustainable lifestyle is an increasing priority for people around the world. However, many will find that their home country is not as eco-conscious as...

Kevin Lim

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Rome, Italy

• Mar 6

In Italy, the SSN offers mental health support ranging from therapy to psychiatric care, though the government allocates only a small percentage of healthcare f...

Marco Rossi

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Madrid, Spain

• Mar 6

The good news is that Spain generally has a lower crime rate than most European countries. However, crime still occurs, so it’s worth knowing what to do when it...

Emily Johnson

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 6

With its high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and low taxes, it’s no wonder so many expats retire in Switzerland. Non‑working foreign nationals can re...

Ingrid Vogler

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Mar 6

When moving to a new country, it can be daunting to learn the local tongue, especially in a country like South Africa, with 12 national languages. But worry not...

Rachel Ndlovu

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 6

Rotterdam: A City Rising AgainAfter sustaining catastrophic damage during World War II, Rotterdam literally rose from the ashes and rebuilt itself as one of the...

James Van Der Berg

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 5

Thailand has a unique and rich culture that differs from those found in many other parts of the world. While exciting, this can also make meeting other singles ...

Lisa Thompson

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Vienna, Austria

• Mar 5

Austria’s high quality of life, stable economy, and stunning alpine landscapes make it a tempting prospect for property buyers. While the overall market cooled ...

Emma Fischer

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 5

CHF accounts are commonly used by people with financial ties to Switzerland or Liechtenstein, such as expats, cross-border workers, retirees, or anyone receivin...

Maria Santos

47

Worldwide, Global

• Mar 5

The Reality of Dating Again as a Divorced ExpatDivorce is emotionally draining anywhere, but as an expat, the additional layer of distance from your support sys...

The Expat Collective

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 5

Luxembourg’s banks are world leaders in financial services, offering investment, multi-currency accounts, and offshore banking – what benefits can foreigners ge...

Thomas Weber

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Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 5

If you’re living in Belgium and have acquired Belgian citizenship, you’ll need to apply for the mandatory national identity (ID) card. In addition to this, you ...

Sophie Van Den Berg

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