Community Blogs

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

5

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

19

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

7

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

9

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

11

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

15

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

8

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

10

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

9

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

5

Ottawa, Canada

• May 29

For many expats and internationals living in Canada, receiving money from abroad is part of everyday life. Salary payments, family support, or moving funds b...

Nathan Hargrove

7

Vienna, Austria

• May 29

Newly arrived women in Austria might have a lengthy to-do list upon arrival, including setting up home utilities, opening a bank account, and enrolling their...

Emma Fischer

9

Berlin, Germany

• May 26

It is important that expats fully understand the process and implications of getting a divorce in Germany. This may, for instance, affect their right to resi...

David Miller

14

Pretoria, South Africa

• May 25

Some expats who live and work in South Africa can claim a South African pension. As it depends on your income, many expats typically don’t qualify. This mean...

Rachel Ndlovu

15

Madrid, Spain

• May 22

When moving to Spain, you might be wondering what to expect regarding your personal freedoms, discrimination, and what to do if you experience a rights viola...

Emily Johnson

18