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Schengen Visa Info reported in early July that Germany's Free Democratic Party (FDP), which is part of the ruling coalition, is proposing to make English a second official administrative language in all offices and agencies. The goal was to facilitate immigration procedures. However, the proposal has been opposed by the German Civil Servants' Association, which believes that two administrative languages will create legal confusion and excessive bureaucracy.
After traveling the world with her husband, Marion decided to settle in Bali, where she started a family and opened a shelter to save the many abandoned dogs across the island. Originally from Paris, she shares her adventures with Expat.com.
According to a Quartz article published on June 13, 2022, Hong Kong is struggling to maintain its appeal as an international finance hub. Faced with an expat exodus, the government is considering new ways to attract and retain global talent.
According to Radio New Zealand, as of late June 2022, the number of residency visa applications to live in the island nation has surpassed government forecasts by over 50,000. Over 200,000 migrants and expats currently residing in New Zealand want to obtain the one-off permit to stay indefinitely. So why is the Land of the Long White Cloud, as the Maori toponym goes, so popular among expats?
Haydée moved from Paris with the idea of working in Barcelona. However, things didn't go as smoothly as she expected them to, considering the language barrier. She talks to us about her arrival in Barcelona and what made her want to learn Catalan.
Dual citizenship is accepted in most countries, but it's not an option in the Netherlands or China, for example. Others, like Finland, accept dual citizenship under certain conditions. So what should you do if you're an expat in a country where you're not allowed to have dual citizenship? Does it mean that you have to give up on your nationality?
The European Commission's "Green New Deal" is at stake as countries switch back to the use of fossil fuels, such as coal, the world's most polluting source of energy. NGOs, already disappointed with COP26, are even more worried as countries blame it on the war in Ukraine, energy transition, economic crisis, etc. But is it the only solution?
Jo Krishnakumar is an Indian transgender feminist and Ph.D. candidate who works for gender equality in India and in the UK. They are engaged in queer fights and share how it is for a trans person to live in the UK and how hard it is to find communities. They also give advice to people from the global south who want to move abroad.
As the summer season approaches, countries around the world are dropping their Covid restrictions. Despite warnings from the World Health Organization (WHO), many countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination for international travelers and expats.
Millennials are keener on moving abroad for a better life. These young adults, mostly aged between 25 and 40, have experienced it all, from economic crises to the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other geopolitical conflicts.
With Brexit, expats from the UK are having to go through a lot of red tape to update their documents, such as having a passport renewal. Modifications that seemed to be a smooth process are transforming into a real nightmare for Brits who live in countries without a reciprocal social security agreement with the UK.
It's been four years since they packed their 10 years together in a few suitcases to move to Abu Dhabi, on the 75th floor of a building overlooking the capital. The Swiss Family Expat, comprising Sandy, Roger, Louane and Novan, talks to us about this unique adventure.
On May 24, the Quebec National Assembly adopted a new law promoting French as Quebec's official and common language. This quite controversial law has caused upheavals within the expat community and associations defending the rights of immigrants and refugees.
Like most countries, Indonesia is also looking to the post-Covid era. To boost its economy and its attractiveness, the government is introducing new measures to relaunch tourism and attract expats and digital nomads, considering the upcoming summer.
Mathilde moved to the United States for an internship when she was 22 and left with a husband and three children to start all over again in Ecuador. Originally from Grenoble, France, she talks to Expat.com about her uncommon journey.
For many years, Scandinavian countries, more often refered to as Nordic countries, have boasted an unparalleled quality of life. Indeed, they rank among the world's happiest countries in the world. The locals are the first to recognize their nation's "soft power". But for expats, is the grass really greener in Nordic countries? Or is it just a myth? Are expats able to fully adapt?
Not many expatriates participate actively in politics once they have moved abroad, which is the case worldwide. But does being an expat mean you are not allowed to get involved in your country or city's decision-making process?
The coronavirus pandemic had forced many countries to take strict measures and prohibit immigration. That postponed many people's plans of moving abroad, and even though nowadays the situation is less concerning, expatriates still face challenges abroad.
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