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Brussels, Belgium All expats who have been living in Belgium for a specific period can apply for permanent residency. It’s a good option for those residing in the country...
Renting a property in Austria
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Vienna, Austria When looking into renting a property in Austria, you have a few options. Generally, there are apartments – which usually come unfurnished in Austria –...
Emma Fischer 21
Student visas in Italy: Guide for International Students
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Rome, Italy With a rich and varied culture, warm climate, and world-famous cuisine, it’s not surprising that many internationals are interested in studying in Italy....
Marco Rossi 22
Corporate tax in Portugal: Business Guide for Expats
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Lisbon, Portugal All limited and incorporated businesses in Portugal pay Portuguese corporate tax. This guide explains what you need to know if you run a business, including ...
Maria Santos 16
The minimum wage and average salary in Portugal in 2026
Tips & Guides Lisbon, Portugal Portugal’s salary regulations apply to all workers. There’s a minimum pay amount and employers must make sure they’re meeting this legal threshold....
Maria Santos 23
Paris, France Living in France requires several identification numbers. For example, you cannot do much without your numéro de sécu (social security number). If you need...
Berlin, Germany Many Americans overlook a visit to a thermalbad (hot bath), sporthotel, or kurhotel (cure hotel) while in Germany. After living there for four years, my...
David Miller 22
Bern, Switzerland Cobbled streets and fairytale castles, decorated fountains, and frescoed houses. It’s not hard to find plenty of great places to visit in Switzerland,...
Europe Job hunting through online listings can feel soul-crushing: endless scrolling through postings, uploading countless applications and motivation letters into...
Singapore, Singapore It may be small in size, but Singapore sure packs a punch. The city-state is one of the most sought-after spots for expats from across the world to live and...
Kevin Lim 26
Vaccinations in Spain: Health Requirements for Expats
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Madrid, Spain If you live or work in Spain, you will have access to the country’s public healthcare system (asistencia sanitaria pública). This is undoubtedly one of the...
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Forget driving in Luxembourg; with so many scattered villages and towns (not to mention the thousands of cross-border workers), it’s no wonder that the...
Thomas Weber 25
Work-related visas in the UK
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London, United Kingdom Since the country left the EU, the UK’s immigration system has changed significantly. These days, your right to find work in the country depends largely on...
Priya Sharma 20
Bangkok, Thailand If you’ve been living in Thailand for a few years, the idea of permanent residency might be tempting. Becoming a permanent resident will make some parts of...
