Community Blogs

Brussels, Belgium

• Jun 7

Getting a divorce (Dutch: echtscheiding, French: divorce) in Belgium is surprisingly straightforward, as long as both parties are in agreement. However, the...

Sophie Van Den Berg

23

Singapore, Singapore

• Jun 6

Singapore offers advanced international money transfer options via banks, online services, and wire transfers with competitive rates and same-day delivery.

Kevin Lim

22

Rome, Italy

• Jun 6

You’ll need to get around when you move to Italy, and it’s worth weighing up your options before getting your Italian driving license or buying a vehicle....

Marco Rossi

28

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

28

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

28

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

20

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

23

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

29

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

31

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

21

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

29

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

22

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

22

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

26

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

25