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Paris, France To start a business in France as an expat, you need a residence permit or EU citizenship, social security number, and French address—registration takes just four days.
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Pretoria, South Africa South Africa's minimum wage is R28.79/hour as of March 2025, while average monthly salary is R28,220, varying significantly by sector and region.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates UAE women: First in Gulf gender equality but 49th globally. Can vote, drive, own property, work. High education (77% university). Street harassment rare. BUT domestic violence legal; divorce/custody skewed toward men.
Global, Global Watch home country TV abroad: Netflix (190+ countries), Amazon Prime (200+), Disney+, hayu. UK: FilmOn TV (26 channels), BBC iPlayer. EU: portability regulation. Use VPN for geo-blocking.
Vienna, Austria In Austria, looking after your health is refreshingly simple. With a system that blends public access and private options seamlessly, you’ll find good quality c...
viennalife Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Whether you are single or relocating to the UAE with your family, there are certain areas that continue to attract expats in their droves. This helpful guide pr...
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Moving to the UAE and not sure how to stay up to date? Finding trustworthy local English-language news is straightforward with this guide to the country’s newsp...
Rome, Italy With Italian citizenship in your pocket, an Italian passport isn’t far off. This travel document is one of the most sought-after passports in the world and will...
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Bern, Switzerland Don’t wait for the worst to happen – sort out your Swiss insurance now. Moving to a new country means tackling a different set of red tape. None is more confusi...
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Amsterdam, Netherlands After six years in the Netherlands, I've learned that the 30% ruling is one of the most significant financial advantages available to expats. As a foreign professional hired to work here, if you meet certain criteria, your employer can pay up to 30% of your salary as a tax-free allowance for up to 60 months (five years).
Lisbon, Portugal It is a good idea for expats relocating or retiring in Portugal to understand how to draw up a will. This helpful guide provides all the information you need an...
Berlin, Germany Moving to any country with children is a big decision and one that can pose many challenges as well as advantages. However, those planning to relocate to German...
David Miller 
Singapore, Singapore In daily life in Singapore, you’ll find it easy to get by speaking English. It’s the most widely spoken language in the Lion City and is commonly used in busine...
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Whether you’re just moving to Luxembourg or you’ve been here a while, sending your child to preschool is a big step for both of you. Fortunately, there are plen...
Thomas W Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Moving to a new place can be challenging, but living in the United Arab Emirates is about to get a whole lot easier. Whether you need food in a hurry or simply...
