Living as an Expatriate in China Are you considering becoming an expat in China? If you caught our last post you know that we highlighted information on becoming an expat in Germany– it ranked fourth overall in the HSBC Expat Explorer Survey meaning it received great reviews from current expats. The only countries that ranked […]
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How Expats Can Spend More Time With Their Children
More than half of all expat parents in the UAE spend less than one hour each day with their children, according to TheNational. Fifty-nine percent of these parents say the lack of family time with children is due to long working hours and commutes but television and internet also play a part. Only 5 percent […]
The 2013 HSBC Expat Survey Results Are In
The HSBC Expat Explorer survey is the largest global expat survey of its kind – with over 7,000 expats contributing to topics like finance, culture, feeling welcome, healthcare and raising children. The 2013 survey results are in meaning we now have the latest information and feedback on what other expats have to say about the […]
Places You Can Travel Without a Visa
Obtaining a visa for international travel can take weeks at the best. If you are a US citizen looking to travel outside the US without having to go through the hassle of obtaining a visa, you have multiple options available. Last year American citizens and nationals were able to travel without a visa to 166 […]
How to Become a Permanent Resident of Belize
If you will be relocating to Belize and want to become a permanent resident, the process can be quite a challenge, but also rewarding in the end. A few of the benefits that you will be able to enjoy as a Belize permanent resident include the traveling in and out of the country with ease, voting in […]
Having Children Abroad
If you have the goal to both become an expatriate in a new culture and to have children, it doesn’t mean you need to pick one or the other. Sometimes the combination of these may seem scary, especially if the quality of maternity care or child satisfaction in the new culture is unknown. Don’t let […]
Number of Expats in the Philippines is Increasing
In 2011 more than 3.5 million foreigners, both visitors and expatriates entered the Philippines according to the Bureau of Immigration. This number is almost four percent higher than in the previous year, meaning the number of expats in the Philippines is increasing. The Philippines is becoming a popular destination for individuals looking to relocate to […]
Why Expats Move to China
Why China is a Great Country for Expatriates The United States, along with many Western nations, have struggled through the economic decline with high unemployment, although it has improved in the last 5 years. The United States currently has an unemployment rate of 4.9 %, Greece has an unemployment rate of 23.5%, the United Kingdom […]
Tax Incentive Changes for Expats in Netherlands
The expatriate community in the Netherlands is familiar with the 30% ruling regime which exempts temporary workers from paying taxes on 30% of their income. Initially set up to compensate workers from the additional costs incurred due to relocation, this may no longer be the case. Now, expats in the Netherlands are up in arms […]
Expatriates in Japan
Life in Japan as an Expatriate Back in March, as many of our readers know, Japan was hard-hit by the strongest earthquake ever recorded in this region. At an 8.9 magnitude, Japan has been struggling to reach its level of productivity since the earthquake struck. Traveling to Japan today, you will find that many people […]