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Can I take my two dogs to live with me in Costa Del Sol?

Destination: Costa del Sol

Is it easy to take dogs to live in Costa del Sol with me and do they allow dogs in rented apartments ?

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Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Destination: Mozambique

Hi everyone,

I am interested in moving to Mozambique but I have a few concerns so I'd like information from those who have experienced life in the country.

What are the safety issues? Which city is best to live and work in?

Thanks

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How can I find employment in mental health in Spain?

Destination: Spain

Any guidance, info and help with looking for work in the mental health field in Spain? I have lots of experience and am intermediate level in Spanish.

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Looking to move to Spain?

Destination: Spain

I would even settle for a caravan I have to move to a country where I can be happy and be amongst people who are warm hearted and who will accept me I a desperate to be happy for at least the time I have left is there anyone who can help me

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Can I move to Spain if I am retired?

Destination: Spain

I am a retired female living on benefits with a small pension. What are my chances of moving to spain?

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What is the work environment like in Italy?

Destination: Italy

I am currently a student who is in need of information about expatriating to Italy. What are some challenges of working in organizations in Italy? Also, what is required of you, as an expatriate, within your organization?

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Are there good international schools in Changsha?

Destination: China

Are there any Singaporeans living in Changsha? I have plans to relocate there and I wonder if there are any good international schools for young children between 4 and 7 years old.

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English schools in Oslo

Destination: Oslo

Hi I will be relocating to Norway (Oslo) in a few months. I would like to enquire about English teaching medium schools around Blindern suitable for a 12 year old (Barneskole). My daughter does not speak or read Norwegian and while she learns this, I would like her to attend an English speaking school. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Family-friendly places in China?

Destination: China

Hello, my husband has been offered a job in China. We have been given the option of Shanghai or Beijing. We currently live in a very rural part of the UK. I myself am not very well traveled and will intend to travel back home to the UK several times during the year as I'll get home sick! We have a 4 year old and 1 year old. I intend to be an at home mum so won't need any schooling, although I may look into the children learning the language when we are settled.

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Where do most expats in Malaysia live?

Destination: Malaysia

In which town or city do most expats who are originally from India mostly live?

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Is Spanish healthcare equipped to deal with my child's disabilities?

Destination: Spain

Hi we want to move to Costa deal sol ASAP have been looking into this for a few years and are a family of 7 husband and I and daughter 26, son 25 son 21 son 13 and daughter 12 and little dog. Son of 25 is fully fluent in Spanish. We are all learning Spanish Right now. Our youngest is wheelchair bound as has severe spina bifida and is paralysed hips down and is doubly incontinent. Has hydrocephalus and has shunt fitted. Has left hip dysplasia and epilepsy although controlled atm. She has scoliosis of the spine.

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Anyone got a recommendation for a dry cleaner in Berlin?

Destination: Berlin

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a dry cleaner who they know and trust, particularly for items like silk? I've had negative experiences in The Netherlands in having some silk shirts ruined and don't want to repeat the experience. I considered Zip Jet but can't find reviews on this point, and the dry cleaning form at my hotel specifically warns about treating silk items, so I'm scared to try them. Thanks in advance!

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Can a female who is under husband sponsorship get a software job in Qatar ?

Destination: Doha

Hi All, I have moved to Qatar last year after getting married (my husband is working in Doha) and I resigned my job in India with assumption that I can easily get a Software developer job in Doha who has 4 years of working experience. However it is not the same situation here. I applied to many openings for dot net developer in Qatar but I did not receive any response from the companies (not even interview call). My question is Do I really get a job in Qatar without any personal recommendations ?

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Visas for spouses in Poland?

Destination: Poland

Hello. I have been offered a job opportunity by my employer in Poland. The company handles all the residence and work permit for myself. I will be moving with my husband and my company does not support any visa for my husband. Is there a regulation or law related to spouses or partners for residence and work permit?

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How do I get a job in South Korea?

Destination: South Korea

Hello... I'm Siska from Indonesia, I currently in university right now and interest to living in korea. But I have 2 option for living in there, one is taking schoolarship for master degree in there or just work in there. To tell you the truth I'm not confident with my ability to take master degree in there, especially korea have great education in there. I'm scared to take the change I can't finish my master degree in period of time that had been given. So I have last option left.

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How do I become an expat in the UK?

Destination: The United Kingdom

In my country the education system is starting to failing. I have two young children, and I want them to have the best education they can get. As I have been reading, children of expats can attend public school. Can someone please help me with this. Thanks

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What is it like living and working in Sweden?

Destination: Sweden

Hi there! I'm from Nigeria, I'm planing to move to Sweden to work and live there.... would i be welcome - especially when it comes to finding a job as an expat and adjusting to life in the country. Thanks in advance rose

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Working in Vietnam - advice?

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City

My husband and I are moving with my parents in HCMC, VN. They are living there as expats right now, working for a US company. I want to know what is available for work as well as if a work permit is needed. We will have the multi-entry 3 month Visa. My husband is a computer technician and builds/repairs computers. Software and Hardware issues. We are hoping he can start a business or just self-employ himself.

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Which is the best place to invest in Middle East?

Destination: Bahrain

Which is the best place to invest in Middle East?

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How many waiting months will the dependents be able to come to Riyadh?

Destination: Riyadh

Hi,my husband had a job offer from riyadh school. included in the offer is visa for the family but he has to go first then after few months we will follow. I would like to know how many months is the waiting period for the family members to come to riyadh? we are making plans since we are expats as well living in abu dhabi and will be travelling back to our home country with 3 kids. any inputs will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

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Will the Bahrain ministry of health gives exemption if an expat fails his medical test?

Destination: Bahrain

my husband just under gone the medical required by the LMRA but sadly the findings says that he have a TB (tuberculosis), actually he had a history and it left a scar in his lungs. so everytime he does an xray it always shows up. we are positive that its just the scar that they saw in the xray. so what we did was we went to a pulmonologist specialist and asked for a second opinion. And all his test came out negative. my question is, will the ministry of health honor that findings cause obviously the health center that did the medical for my husband gave the wrong findings.

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How do I get a job in Canada?

Destination: Canada

Hi there Can anyone provide a list of international recruiters in the engineering field and also for school psychologists. My husband is an automation engineer and I am an educational psychologist and we want to use reputable recruiters to source jobs in Canada. Many thanks in advance.

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What should I know when renting a property in Canada?

Destination: Canada

Hi we are moving from South Africa to Canada. could anyone advise on how many months deposit expats are required to pay to rent (as we have no credit history)? What is the average cost to furnish a 3 bedroom home. Average rent for a 3 bedroom home?

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How do I open a bank account in Nigeria?

Destination: Lagos

Good Day! I’m moving to Nigeria for two years and I would like to have a couple of questions answered is possible. If I need to send money home as I would like to keep my SA bank account, what is the best way to do it and the cheapest? Will it be better to have a bank account in Nigeria or can they pay it directly into my SA account (Absa) I will be staying in Ikeja. Second Question, What do the expats use to prevent malaria, a person can not drink to medication provided by doctors permanently as I heard very bad things with regards to drinking it long term? Thank you

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Where do I buy a car in Riyadh? How much should I expect to spend?

Destination: Riyadh

I would be relocating there soon. How is the car market in Riyadh?

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