SimCityAt
@SimCityAT
English and Welsh expat in Austria
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About me
English and Welsh, Married
Lives in World traveler
Speaks English, German,
Registration: 08 April 2014
About
Hi I have been living in Austria for over 15 years and loving ever bit of my new life here. After 1 year of being here I felt that Austria was my new home so I sold my house back in the UK and bought a place here. Feel free to drop me a line should you need any help with any subject on Austria.
Education
Blackpool
General Baccalaureate, Hospitality
1992
My expat journey
World traveler, Austria
Whats not to dislike
Berndorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Swansea, Wales
Blackpool, England, England
Paris, France
Rugby, England, England
Norfolk, England, England
Rugby, England
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I AM LOOKING FOR FRIENDS IN MOSCOW WHO SPEAK ENGLISH by andreivalujskij
Good afternoon, my name is Andrey. I live in Belgorod, Russia. I plan to move to Moscow in the summer. I am looking for friends who know English. Ready to help interact with others. I can also help you get a job. Write it.
@RonnstevenThis thread is 5 years old! Read More
Are regular certificate acceptable for DNV for Türkiye? by Alex07
One of the requirements for digital nomad visa says:"Diploma or Certification of Degree document showing that you are a university graduate".Some Universities offer short term certificate( 4 or 8 weeks program ) , are they acceptable?I have been in ...
No, a short-term 4-to-8-week certificate program from a university is not acceptable for the Türkiye Digital Nomad Visa. (https://goturkiye.com/digitalnomads/application-requirements-for-digital-nomad-visa-and-short-term-residence)The Turkish ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Netflix is increasing its prices again.But NOT in HUngary as the prices increased n March. Read More
Is there a way to avoid/reduce paying income tax in Morocco? by Alex07
Hi everyone,My wife and I are planing to move to Morocco, but from what I have read, as a digital nomad working remotely for a US based company, I have to pay income tax in Morocco if I stay over 183 days.Is there any Legal tax loop hole I can use ...
@SimCityAT Thank you, I read that Morocco will tax my income first ,so I will end up losing big chunk of my income. I was hoping by moving to a lower cost country and using Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) I could save some money , but I ... Read More
Is there a way to avoid/reduce paying income tax in Morocco? by Alex07
Hi everyone,My wife and I are planing to move to Morocco, but from what I have read, as a digital nomad working remotely for a US based company, I have to pay income tax in Morocco if I stay over 183 days.Is there any Legal tax loop hole I can use ...
There is no legal tax loophole to completely avoid Moroccan income tax if you become a tax resident by staying over 183 days, but you can legally manage your time or utilize standard mechanisms like the Foreign Tax Credit to avoid double taxation ... Read More
Belgian nationality – do you need to be employed when applying? by Gvad45
Hi everyone, I have a question about applying for Belgian nationality.I have already completed 468 working days, which should meet the required employment/work history for my situation. However, at the moment of submitting the nationality ...
No, you do not need to be currently employed at the exact moment you submit your application for Belgian nationality.However, you must still fulfill the strict economic integration requirements tied to the standard 5-year residency route. This means ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
The Runner2026Action / Drama / ThrillerMaia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Tell Me I Love You (2019)Desperate for money, three best friends devise an outrageous plan to get married and inherit money from a trust fund.Whole film on YouTube for freehttps://youtu.be/TzKlZObtwm4?is=2Q6RzNioFgHc4iueAlthough low rating on IMDb, ... Read More
Travellers from EU countries will have less time
Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.➡️ https://l.euronews.com/MjrL Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.➡️ https://l.euronews.com/MjrL Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria as a British Citizen by Tommydgreen
Hi all! i hope everyone is well.I am looking to buy property in Bulgaria as British Citizen only, as you may know, we are no longer in the EU, I am wondering how I would go about this? as I’ve heard I would have to register a business? could ...
@Tommydgreen Hello I can help you I have a perfect house for you in a nice village Koe e Pchelo it has everything you will need very quiet place and it is great - @Viktor BotevThis thread is 2 years old, and Tommy hasn't visited the site since. Read More
Expat Community in Paris by realfitpug4life
Salut! I would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions for how to meet other expats in Paris. I have looked online and nothing really seemed right. I want to be able to go out an have a drink with people, or see a show, museum, or day trip. ...
Welcome,Check out this YouTube video How to meet people and make new friends in ParisGood luck Read More
MIgracion denys entry for 8 because of previous overstays by windeguy
This was just on DR1 about Migracion denying entry to previous overstayers. Well, well......Take the time to read the entire article:The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) prevented 116 foreign citizens from entering the country through airports ...
Its simple, unless you you want to return, make sure you don't overstay. Read More
Medical Follow up by Double1999
Am anxious I did my blood test.They told me since I was just changing job with in UAE they don't need x-ray.So today I received message for medical follow up what could be the problem here
Hi, i did my follow up blood test today, how long it takes to get the result? - @Abdul Karim TajiDüm't spam the forum with same question, it can lead to you being banned! Read More
Cell Phone Options by realfitpug4life
Initial research revealed that I could switch my existing American cellphone number to a Google number prior to leaving the US. Then once it France, get French service and both numbers would work on the same phone. Today, I read the following:When ...
The Google solution sounds like a botched job to me and probably won’t satisfy you in the long run. In my experience, people are very reluctant – if they answer at all – to pick up calls from foreign numbers. This is partly because ... Read More