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Moving abroad isn't an easy step, whether you are alone or with your family. It's much more than a travel plan; it's actually a long term plan. But even though you're well prepared, there are some things you've usually been taking for granted that will strike you once you're an expat.
Banks and finance
Today, international money transfers are a common thing. While some expats regularly transfer money to their families abroad to support them, others are trying to materialise their dreams. But regardless of your reasons for transferring money abroad, here are some key points to consider.
Everyday life
The UAE recently introduced a points-based rewards system to encourage its residents to eat healthy and keep fit. These points can be used to redeem a range of public services. But in many countries, healthy eating is an essential part of the lifestyle. Let's have a look at some of them.
Work
According to the International Labour Office (ILO), since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, nearly 305 million full-time employees worldwide have lost their jobs. Even though things have started to improve, there is now an urgent need for professionals to upgrade their skills to adapt to the needs of the global labour market.
Everyday life
In the COVID-19 era, many countries such as Canada, New Zealand and South Korea are placing their bets on immigration for economic recovery. Can immigration be the answer to the current economic downturn?
Everyday life
#alsjeblieftnederland is a new campaign launched by a group of expatriates in the Netherlands. In just a few days, the hashtag has gone viral within the expat communities. Expats are calling out to the government and the European Union to lift travel restrictions for family members from third countries.
Visas
The United Arab Emirates is looking to become a hub for creativity in the coming years and is letting no stone unturned. Dubai, the most popular Emirate, recently launched a cultural visa which is valid for ten years!
Everyday life
The figures are alarming! Mexico currently has a death toll of over 204,000 and more than 2.2 million COVID-19 cases. Still, the country has never closed its borders since the start of the crisis and keeps on welcoming expats from around the world. What's so special about Mexico amid the global chaos?
Everyday life
This surprising announcement came as a relief for a lot of working women in New Zealand. Thanks to a new law, those who have had a miscarriage will be entitled to paid bereavement leave. This is another way for the country to support and empower women. But what about bereavement and parental leaves elsewhere in the world?
Everyday life
Safety is a key issue to consider if you're contemplating a move abroad, whether as an expat or as a remote worker. Here are some tips from our guest blogger Jerry Nelson to help you choose your next destination.
Everyday life
We're currently in the Holy Week until Easter celebrations this Sunday. This holiday is celebrated in many countries around the world, but with different traditions. The COVID-19 crisis is affecting celebrations for the second year in a row, but this is what Easter looks like in normal times.
Everyday life
For the 4th year in a row, Finland has been named the world's happiest country. This comes as no surprise since the country has excellent systems at all levels, be it health, social, education, governance, etc. But what does happiness mean for expats around the world?
Health system
In many countries, mass vaccination has already started. While many still have negative thoughts, others are left in limbo. Expats who are not eligible for vaccination in their host country might have to go back home. This is what we know up to now.
Everyday life
Living abroad offers enriching experiences of growth, broadened perspective, enhanced cultural understanding. Yet its transition-rich, change-driven, cross-cultural nature can place considerable demands, leaving us stressed, disconnected, our identity in flux.
Work
Findings from a report published last week by the Boston Consulting Group and The Network are quite interesting. Today, less people are looking to move abroad for work compared to 2014. Still, there is hope.
Banks and finance
As expats, we often tend to ignore the fact that the national budget of the country we live in does have an impact on our lives too. In fact, many decisions and new measures can affect our daily life in various ways.
Banks and finance
As an expat in Argentina, it is essential for you to be aware of the exchange rate of the American dollar to Argentine pesos. Here is what Jerry Nelson, our guest blogger, has to say about it.
Work
Last week, Shanghai announced a series of measures to attract foreign professionals to boost its economy following the COVID-19 crisis. With these measures, highly qualified expatriates will be able to stay in China for up to 10 years.
Other Types
Paraguay
A new investor residency rulebook landed last month, and for anyone weighing Paraguay as a place to actually live, the numbers are surprisingly friendly. If you've been quietly researching Paraguay as a possible new home base, for the taxes, the cost of living, the easy residency, or just because the rest of the world feels increasingly expensive and complicated, this one is for you.
Japan
Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made immigration one of the key issues of her term. Since October 2025, foreign professionals, particularly entrepreneurs, have had to deal with stricter immigration rules. Early surveys reveal a significant drop in the number of entrepreneur visa applications.
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
France
A decree published on April 25 in the Official Gazette updates the rules allowing foreign workers to apply for the European Card or register on the "list of jobseekers."
France
E-invoicing (and e-reporting) was previously voluntary. From September 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for businesses to issue and receive electronic invoices. So who exactly is affected?
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Golden Visa program has been updated. The reform, focused on simplification, aims to further cement the United Arab Emirates' position as a top destination for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
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