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Pregnancy in Hungary

Pregnancy in Hungary

Pregnancy in Hungary is a key family experience, especially if you are an expatriate, with many important decisions to make. While Hungary has a long ...

Networking in Budapest

Networking in Budapest

Effective networking is when you know where, when, and how to address potentially useful contacts, and how to avoid committing common mistakes. As an ...

Moving to Hungary

Moving to Hungary

Although relocating is always hard, moving to Hungary has an unexpected advantage: many top quality relocation companies are actually headquartered ...

Moving to Hungary with your pet

Moving to Hungary with your pet

If you are a pet owner, then perhaps one of the most stressful parts of expatriation is figuring out if, and how, you can bring your pet along to ...

Studying in Budapest

Studying in Budapest

Besides quality universities, Budapest provides international students with a high quality of life and a range of benefits. So if you are about to ...

Sports in Budapest

Sports in Budapest

Sports are a great way not only to stay fit but also to keep yourself busy during your stay in Budapest. Whether you are alone or have a group of ...

Setting up a business in Hungary

Setting up a business in Hungary

Because of its central location on the continent and the good connections with the neighbouring markets, as well as its growing economy, Hungary is a ...

Banking and Finance in Hungary

Banking and Finance in Hungary

Opening a bank account in Hungary as an expat is an easy and fast process. Hungarian banks have robust online and digital banking options and ...

Things to do on weekdays in Budapest

Things to do on weekdays in Budapest

Budapest offers a fascinating range of cultural and leisure activities for locals and expats alike, as the long history and special layout of the ...

Eating out in Budapest

Eating out in Budapest

Hungarian people love food and eating; it's one of the main conversation topics wherever you go. The Hungarian cuisine is delicious if it is ...

Work permits for Hungary

Work permits for Hungary

If you're an EU/EFTA national, you don't need a residence permit to stay and work in Hungary, though you must obtain a registration card/certificate ...

Getting around Budapest

Getting around Budapest

The transportation network in Budapest is quite extensive and organised, even factoring in the occasional reliability issues. While you have robust ...

Discovering Budapest

Discovering Budapest

When most people hear about Hungary, they immediately think of the Parliament building, Buda with its castle and the river Danube. Still, Budapest ...

Working in Budapest

Working in Budapest

There are so many types of jobs available in Budapest that people from other parts of the country and around the world come here to look for ...

The healthcare system in Hungary

The healthcare system in Hungary

Hungary's healthcare system has many advantages. It is easy to get into the system (happens automatically once you start working for a Hungarian ...

Finding work in Hungary

Finding work in Hungary

Finding a job in Hungary as an expat can be a bit challenging, especially if you're not an EU/EFTA citizen. Although the country's economy is ...

Accommodation in Budapest

Accommodation in Budapest

Finding accommodation will be one of your priorities, whether you are moving to Budapest alone or with your family. Once you've had a look at the ...

Developing your social and professional networks in Stockholm

Developing your social and professional networks in Stockholm

Whether you are looking for work, already employed, or planning a future move, building connections in Stockholm is an essential part of settling in. ...

Education system in Sweden

Education system in Sweden

Sweden's high taxes are reflected in its publicly funded schooling system. From the start of compulsory schooling through to upper secondary ...

Residence permits for work in Sweden

Residence permits for work in Sweden

Sweden does not issue work visas; instead, anyone who plans to work in Sweden for more than a short temporary stay must apply for a residence permit ...

The Working Holiday Visa for Sweden

The Working Holiday Visa for Sweden

Explore Sweden with a working holiday visa for a unique cultural and work experience.

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