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hi

i would like to move to KSA, my questions are

which is the best area to live with kids of age 7 to10 

and what is the the law to buy an property for expats?

thanks

There is a possibility that my Czech husband and I may move to (or even retire in) Czech Republic. My husband is a Czech citizen who was born, raised and educated in Prague. He is a native speaker. I am an American. It's my assumption that if we were to move there, I would not have too much difficulty obtaining healthcare coverage. Actually, I'm not exactly sure what the process would be for me, and any costs, etc.

Hi, I am considering relocating to Jakarta and the business district. Can anyone give me some advice on the area and what its like. I am getting mixed messages on Google telling me its not a safe place to be at the minute and then its an amazing place 

Im confused

Thanks in advance,

Dave 

I will be in Dubai soon with my toddler and baby. My husband will be on a work visa but we will be initially on visit visas, which will eventually convert into family residency visas. But my question is, in the meanwhile if we need medical treatment or vaccinations what will be the procedure be? Please let me know. 

I'm a management graduate with 9 years of experience working in the corporate setting. My background is mainly in marketing, but I'm also keen on operations and working with startups. I'm looking to take my expertise a step further by embracing the challenge of finding success in a foreign setting, particularly in a cosmopolitan city like Melbourne. I see job postings online but don't want to waste my time if employers are only accommodating locals. What's the most logical advice to take?

I have moved to Costa Rica for quite some time now and I still feel like I am failing to get the hang of the Costa Rican life. I know that I am a foreign man in an unfamiliar land; I already have my citizenship yet I still feel like I am only a visitor. I have the trouble in communicating with the locals there and you can only imagine the struggle that I have trying to understand the people around and trying to make them understand me as well. How should I deal with this?

Hi everyone

I’m British but living and working in Qatar. I may relocate to Mombasa soon but im looking for some advice on income tax on earnings.

i see that it’s capped at 30% but is there any relief for expats if you stay a short time or can it be claimed back.

As my current salary is tax free I’d prefer not to have to give 30% away if I come.

Any help would be appreciated.

Dear All Friend,

First of all, I am glad to say "hello" and thank you in advance for your reply and reading my question.

The second, I just knew the information to moving to Latvia with visa immigration, I am considering the safety in this country because this is a new independence nation. 

Dear all,

So my fiancée and I are getting married in October in Amsterdam, she is a Dutch native and as soon as we get married I will basically have more or less the same right that she has. We fell in love with Nice last year during our vacation there our walk on the Promenade des Anglais and journey in the city was breathtaking. We, therefore, decided since then to move there after our wedding.

Dear community,

I'm trying hard finding a small partly / furnished apartment for lease in the Oslo area from September 2018 but the housing market seems to be very challenging.

Are there any other websites beyond finn.no, hybel.no? Are there any real estate agents you would recommend? Are there any other local resources or organisations I could contact for support?

Thank you very much for your help and kind regards,

Stefan

Hello,

I have lived in Romania for almost 5 years with my family. My husband and my kids have Romanian citizenship. I have a permit to stay in Romania. I understand that after 5 years in Romania, I'm entitled to apply for a Romanian passport subject to a language test. Where can I take this test? Are there any examples of the test?

Thanks

Hi,

My wife and I are discussing the possibility of retiring in Ireland.  I've been researching taxes in Ireland and there are some areas that are vague.

My spouse was granted her Irish Citizenship through her grandmother and will have an Irish Passport. We are both in our 60's, retired, receiving pensions and social security and have no inclination to work.

I have read that Irish residents have to pay tax on income derived from both inside and outside Ireland, while non-residents pay tax only on their income inside the country.

I have a full UK driving licence, which expires in 2027 - I dont have a Philippines driving licence yet. I want to purchase a vehicle (for cash). Am I allowed to own the vehicle in my own name - as an expat?

Greetings,

For international schools in Jakarta, I have a few questions please

1- Is there is ranking of BEST international schools in Jakarta?

2- I can not find schools that offer American curriculum as the base !?

3- When does schools start in Aug ?

4- Any tips in how to choose school for 13 and 11 year old ?

thanks

KK

Hi,

I'm British and an ex-resident of Sweden (lived and went to school there as a child for a few years). I still have a personal number which i suppose needs to be reactivated to use. Since i left i have lived in the Seychelles, got married to a seychellois local and have two kids, both whom are british through me.

My boyfriend and I are both 25 and have been living in London since graduating university. Although we love London (food, liveliness, open park spaces... to name a few things), we would like to experience living somewhere else while we are still young and have limited commitments.

Currently living in the Netherlands, since 2014, originally from the UK. I've seen a job, in Malmo, for which I might apply. The problem or worry is my food intolerances - I am severely intolerant of whey (so no dairy), sugar (stevia etc I think is okay), corn, oats etc Gluten is absolutely fine. I avoid soy too. I use almond milk but it needs to be additive and sugar free. Plus I eat sourdough bread, avoiding yeast as much as possible. These things are not a fussy eater's choice - it's all dictated by health issues.

Hello

I am a registered nurse from Germany with 1 year work experience.

How much does a registered nurse earn in HK?

Your info will be very helpful for my life changing decision to move to HK

Many thanks in advance

Salai

Hi all,

Is medical care free in Bahrain? I am moving from the UAE, where my employer provides free medical insurance.

I was told medical aid in Bahrain will be free. Is this true, or will I have to look for medical coverage by myself?

Regards,

Zeeshan

Hi

I am US citizen and want to get a working permit in South Korea.

I have applied job and they asked me if i am able to get a working permit or visa and they do not offer it.

Am i able to get working permit? 

If so, what kind of visa or permit? and how do i get it?

Thank you.

Heyyyy everyone! 

I've always wanted to experience living in a different country. Born and raised in NYC, United States of America, I've interacted with people from all over. And I just want to experience and explore. I'm looking to live in Johannesburg for 6-months to a year, just to test it out and eventually set up shop for good. If anyone can give me the in's and out, it will be greatly appreciated.  

I am a qualified Chef and want to move to Australia or New Zealand from South Africa. As the profession is on the critical Skills list, I need to know if there are any employers who can sponsor me, or any information about how I can get to apply for the visa. Both myself and my wife we are Chefs. I would be grateful to anyone with information that can assist me.

Hi everyone, I will be moving to Israel in October and I don't speak Hebrew.

I am French and I speak a bit of English. Will I find a job? I am a functionnary of National Education.

I am ready to work with old people, babies as a helper, or housekeeper or nanny.

Thanks for your answers,

Nath

Hi all! I am moving to Jeddah in August to teach. I'm very excited about this opportunity.

I own a very nice desktop computer that has a lot of my teaching materials on it as well as all of my important personal documents. It's an expensive desktop and houses a lot of important stuff for me. None of it is illegal or at odds with Saudi Arabia's import restrictions.

I'm curious of the best way to get it into the country, if it can be brought with me or, ideally, shipped over. Any advice is very appreciated. Thanks!

Hi all,

My name is Thomas from Germany and I´ve got a job offer for moving to Hong Kong.

Monthly salary would be 65,000HK$ + 5,000HK$ transportation allowance. (before tax)

In addition 35,000HK$ housing allowance. I´m aiming for a 2 bedroom apartment in Kowloon/Jordan/Mong Kok. Possible?

I need to get private health insurance & dental insurance. Any references regarding the costs?  

I´ve checked costs for mobile plans, bank accounts, lifestyle costs. That´s fine so far.