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Cynic

@Cynic

UK/Netherlands Expert

American and English citizen

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About me

American and English

Lives in Sherburn in Elmet, England, Un

Speaks English; Dutch

Registration: 15 September 2015

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Cynic
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Yesterday
swynt

How are professionals preparing for possible regional escalation? by swynt

Hi everyone,With the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, I’ve been wondering how people in the international community are thinking about possible wider impacts if the situation worsens.In one of the travel communities I follow, ...

Cynic

My daughter has had to reconsider her summer holiday to Egypt, it's on the UK Foreign Office list for "do not travel"; this link will take you straight to it.  This means if she goes while that is still current, that she will have no travel ... Read More

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Cynic replied to a thread
last week
nichollsfamilyaddress

Reform and ILR immigration crack down by nichollsfamilyaddress

Reform are not in power (yet) but the proposed ending of ILR is a big worry. What are your thoughts on how this might impact current spouse visa requirements.

Cynic

Reform are not in power (yet) but the proposed ending of ILR is a big worry. What are your thoughts on how this might impact current spouse visa requirements. - @nichollsfamilyaddress Hi again.To answer your specific question, I've just checked the ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
fluffy2560

Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560

As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...

Cynic

(Link) The Dutch don't allow their citizens to retain their Dutch nationality if they voluntarily elect to apply for another country's citizenship; so if my wife applied for UK citizenship, she would lose her Dutch passport. They do permit it if ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
fluffy2560

Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560

As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...

Cynic

Ryanair: Here's a weird effect. .......................................................... Hungary allows dual nationality but places like Spain and Netherlands do not. I can see this causing a lot of chaos and confusion. - ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
ClairNotHolt

Visa photo question by ClairNotHolt

Anyone had any luck with visa photos taken yourself (like with a phone camera or a usual camera), not in a photo studio? I'm applying online and have read it's possible to use a DIY photo. Any tips or warnings?

Cynic

Anyone had any luck with visa photos taken yourself (like with a phone camera or a usual camera), not in a photo studio? I'm applying online and have read it's possible to use a DIY photo. Any tips or warnings? - @ClairNotHolt Hi and welcome to the ... Read More

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Cynic replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
OHTEO

Getting a work permit as a foreign cook in Netherlands. by OHTEO

Hi everyone, I'm a 30-year-old cook living in South Korea.I'm trying to move to Netherland and my first plan will be working-holiday visa to work there. But after one year, I need a work permit from the company (in this case it will be a restaurant) ...

Cynic

Hi everyone, I'm a 30-year-old cook living in South Korea.I'm trying to move to Netherland and my first plan will be working-holiday visa to work there. But after one year, I need a work permit from the company (in this case it will be a restaurant) ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
jlento

Possible move to the UK by jlento

I live in Canada, I do have British Citizenship (by descent) and a British Passport.  My 2 younger kids do not have anything but Canadian Passports.  Am I able to bring them easily? And with my documentation am I able to live and work?

Cynic

Hi and welcome to the Forum.British citizens can bring non-nationality children (under 18) to live in the UK by applying for a family visa, provided they show sole or shared parental responsibility, adequate maintenance without public funds, and ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster279

Today's Weather by GuestPoster279

What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.

Cynic

It's cold and wet here; I froze my butt off disconnecting our car this morning, but happy wife, happy life. Now home alone for the next 8 hours, I wonder what mischief I can get up to, once I've tidied up, un packed the dishwasher, hoovered, ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
joanalandim97

How to move to Rotterdam by joanalandim97

Hi everyone,I would like to know how can i move to Rotterdam but i do not have a job at the country yet.I apply for some jobs but they respond that i need to live at the country obviously. i am portugueses, living and working in Paris. If you know ...

Cynic

Hi everyone, I would like to know how can i move to Rotterdam but i do not have a job at the country yet. I apply for some jobs but they respond that i need to live at the country obviously. i am portugueses, living and working in Paris. If you ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
T. James

Education Path - Human Resources (CIPD) by T. James

Hello,I'm an American studying for a Human Resource degree in the US with the goal to move to Ireland in the next 3 years. I'm finishing my associates this summer and unsure if I should continue towards a Bachelors degree or shift towards earning ...

Cynic

Hi and welcome to the Forum.CIPD is a chartered HR professional qualification, as you say, recognised by many companies as a base level qualification to work in an HR department; the only drawback to such qualifications is that they are not legally ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster279

Today's Weather by GuestPoster279

What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.

Cynic

4C and we have heavy rain now and more forecast for the whole morning/afternoon, clearing this evening. I just took my grandson to school, had to get my old Barbour jacket out, I've had that over 30 years and it still does the job. Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster279

Today's Weather by GuestPoster279

What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.

Cynic

8C and mostly cloudy; forecasting rain later today. Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster279

Today's Weather by GuestPoster279

What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.

Cynic

1C here this morning, but the wind is viscous and making it feel like -12C! We had a light dusting of snow overnight, but it is now raining, so will all be gone shortly.We have a rock/salt container at either end of our road, I assume because of ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
fluffy2560

Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560

As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...

Cynic

I really am not sure if this rumor is true or not. My husband mentioned today that the UK is considering making it illegal to drive for people over age 70. Sounds like just a crazy scare tactic but these days... who knows.If it does happen in the ... Read More

Cynic
Cynic replied to a thread
last month
fluffy2560

Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560

As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...

Cynic

I really am not sure if this rumor is true or not. My husband mentioned today that the UK is considering making it illegal to drive for people over age 70. Sounds like just a crazy scare tactic but these days... who knows.If it does happen in the ... Read More