Questions and Answers Forum

We are looking to meet with expats throughout Tuscany and Umbria to see where we want to live. We are coming in March and will be in Pontremoli, Lucca, Pistoia, Terni, and Perugia. We would love to take an expat couple out to dinner to "pick their brains." Grazie mille Tom and Diane

Hi, I am planning to go to Riyadh for a new job in January 2020. Can my children join an international school at the start of the second term? Has anybody had the same experience? Thank you. M Abu Safieh

I have deported by Saudi Arabia on 15/10/2019 for the reason of holding 2 visa could I travel Qatar for new job visa

I work in technology in a top tier US bank. I have been offered a potential opportunity to move to London. I currently reside in NJ and work in New York City. I am married with two kid (6 & 3). We also own a house in NJ. Looking for advice from expats with similar experience to advice on salary negotiation, tax consideration for UK and US, overall rental costs for a two bedroom and other considerations. I am trying to get an idea what I should I expect so I can better negotiate with HR. I currently make USD $150K and our US mortgage is USD 3k.

Hi, I'm thinking about moving to New Zealand with family from Ireland. Wanted advice.

I was recently offered a job in Saudi Arabia. The company has offices in both Riyadh and Jeddah. Which of these cities is better for an expat to settle in? How do they compare when it comes to public transport, healthcare and schools? Hoping someone can advise.

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I would very much appreciate the input of anybody that has experience in this matter. I want to move back to Italy after 25 years in the States. My children were born in the States and have been going to school here, so they would attend middle and high school In Italy. Eventually they may want to come back to the US to go to college, and I am wondering if it would be a problem that they don’t come from the US school system.
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Hi :) I am planning to relocate to Frankfurt with my 3 children (ages 9,5,5). They are currently enrolled in a British international school. I am questioning the options of state bilingual schools as schooling support is not included in my relocation. Can you help with a list of bilingual schools in Frankfurt?

Hi I currently work as a financial services contractor in the UK and am considering looking for similar work in Qatar or Dubai. Can anyone suggest an agency or company to contact for information or vacancies. I tried searching from the UK but a\m worried about scam companies. Thanks Ann-Marie

Hi, I will be moving to Abu Dhabi soon and when checking different apartments for rent, the pictures from the kitchen area shows no fridge, kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher. Do you know if the appliances are included or do you have to buy them? Can anyone advise on this? Thanks

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I am leaving on a two-month business trip to Mozambique in Africa early next year. Should I worry about malaria in the country? Are there ways to prevent malaria without taking medicine? What will the weather be like that time of year? Thanks.

Hi everyone! Just joined this community…I would be immensely grateful for some tips regarding the rather unique situation I face and online searches yield no outcomes! I just love KL and have visited numerous times. I got an offer to work for a high school in KL in early 2017, got the VDR and arrived in KL in August 2017. To my chagrin, the school had very poor enrollments, faculty were all trying to search for other jobs and the school was obviously going thru a tough patch. I obtained the employment pass and was told to go back to India and would be called when things improve!!!

I have been working as a marketing coordinator for 9 years in Saudi Arabia. I'm comparing immigrating to SWEDEN VS NORWAY. The condition of immigrating is almost identical such as you can obtain a study visa and after it has expired, I can apply for a residency visa .

My question is can I apply for a tourist visa for both Norway and Sweden and after I arrive go search for a job ? And how can I check for college expenses online? Can I take my wife and son?



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I am currently looking to move to Prague with my partner. I am working in UK at the moment in a job which allows me to work remotely. When moving to Czech Republic is it possible for me to keep the job i currently have or do I have to look for a job in CZ.

If I can keep the job and work remotely in CZ what would I have to do in terms of government/taxes/applying for certain things?

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I recently arrived in Argentina and am not feeling well. I do not have medical insurance, but am afraid that I may need to go see a doctor one of these days. Will I be able to go to a hospital or a doctor's office? Is medical care in Argentina expensive?

Hi all, we just found out my husband got accepted for a job in Saudi Arabia. We don't have all of the details of the contract yet but I am pretty nervous. What living options do Westerners have in this country? What are the safest options? What steps can we take to get safe accommodation? Looking forward to any responses. 

I am going to Fiji on an Assured Income Resident Permit. Do I have to pay income taxes?

I got a D visa for Norway without a job offer. I applied for the visa to do business. 

I received a visa letter without any restriction. There is no mentioned that I can do business while on this visa. 

My question is, can I work while on that visa? Or can I only do business? Will I have any problems reapplying after 3 years?

Working Visa in South Korea for an Albanian citizen.

We are considering a relocation to Hanoi and require speech and language therapy for our youngest child. We need occupational and physio therapy as well. 

Can anyone tell me if any of these services are available in Hanoi either privately or otherwise please?

Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I am new to Dubai and writing this post to test how this forum works, I'm always looking for new friends and connections. is there any channels for new members here?

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Hi. I am considering moving to Europe. I have been researching different destinations and found something that is a bit confusing. Hoping someone here can help me: What's the difference between England, Britain and the United Kingdom? Are they all the same? 

Thanks!

Hi. I have recently received a job offer for an oil company based in Iran. I am married and have a 6-year-old son. What options do we have for his schooling? Will he be able to go to a public school or private school? What are the costs for schooling? Thank you.

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I am looking for advice for autism provision for my child, he is 8 years old, has complex needs. he currently is in a Camphill private specialist school.  

any advice is greatly appreciated. 

thanks in advance 

We're looking for a translation device for our travels. Just wondering if anyone has had success with one. We intend to learn the language but we're not sure what language.