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Organic food sources in Brisbane?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brisbane
Trying to decide if we are able to move to Brisbane with two young children with lots of food issues. Are there farmers markets? Where would be a good location close to organic markets? Are there websites that list organic meats I can buy from farmers? Free range eggs? Organic farm fresh fruits and veggies? There are some in our current location that are expensive and some that are very reasonable and sell the same products.

Bringing family to Abu Dhabi before sponsorship visa is granted

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I am moving to Abu Dhabi with my family in August. My son is an infant, so I need to bring my husband and son with me when I arrive. My company told me since they are US citizens they can enter the country on a visitor visa.

The issue I am having is that I read on the UAE embassy website they will need a round trip ticket to get this visitor visa and my company is only giving us one way tickets. I called the embassy and the visa person said he couldn't be sure whether this would be a problem or not. Has anyone from the US gotten a visitor visa without a return ticket?

Dependent visa without marriage certificate in Mexico?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mexico
Hi, I am from India and got married 5 months back. Due to some reasons, I was not able to register my marriage until now. And all of a sudden, my husband got his Mexican visa processed by his company and has reached Mexico already. He has not yet applied for a dependent visa for me. Now all I worry is, if I would get a visa without having our marriage certificate. Is there any other document that can be produced in lieu of marriage certificate. I am very desperate to stay with him. Please advice. Thanks in advance for all the help.

Moving to Algarve area

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Hello, my name is Laura and I am moving with my 3 years old son to Algarve area. I am looking for small villages not far from cities, where relocate. We are both Spanish, and surely we won´t have problems with the language, but I can´t possibly find websites for rentals/housesitting assignements. Any help please? Thank you.

Living costs in Cape Town and Johannesburg

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, I will be moving to South Africa shortly either to Capetown or J'burg in a month with my wife from India.

My stay and office travel are taken care by my firm and will be given a daily allowance of R225. Is this sufficient for groceries, eating out thrice a week, outing once a fortnight, telephone, internet, medical, etc? Appreciate any help on this topic Thanks, Sumeet

Salaries for Expat in China

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
Dear experts, I'm refering to the article on the salaries for expat in China. Does the table (Table for Expat Salaries in China 2011-2012)reflect base salaries only or does it includes 1) Housing 2) Cost of Living Allowance 3) Car 4) Kids Education and so on? I'm about to start contract negotiations with my employer and I need to equipped myself with these information in order to get a fair deal. I've researched some sites and housing and education is very high in China, especially in Shanghai area. So I would like to know more. Your advice will be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Renewing a spousal visa for South Africa after 2 years - what is the process if the relationship changes ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hi, I came in to Cape Town around 2 months ago. I am still waiting for my spousal visa which I applied just when I came in. As soon as I get it I have 2 years to live in the country. What are the next steps after that..? -If I get married in the next 2 years.. Must I prove my status with another visa? -If I don't get married in the next 2 years.. Shall I apply for another spousal visa? If I have a baby in SA with my South african partner (who has british passport as well) and i am Spanish.. What kind of nationality-passport my son will have? Thanks.

Information in Nassim Compound, Khamis, Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Need info on Nassim Compound. Would love any pictures, details of amenities/recreational facilities on compound. Are there any daycares, schools? We'll be a family of two adults and one toddler son. What is the family housing like? Size? Layout? Garages? How many rooms? Single or two story? Any shuttles as transportation to off compound locations? Any help is appreciated! Erin

Tutors in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
TUTOR NEEDED FOR MY 8 YEAR OLD SON........ We are from NZ and I have two children ( a son & daughter ) at the British school and (a son) at the Multi National School, a place came up for my son at the British school but due to not passing his assessment and as he will need extra help they cant take him. As we thought he would get in because his siblings were in we have now lost our place at the Multi National school in Sept. I am extremely guttered. My only option is to find a tutor who can work with him.

Potentially moving to Vienna - any recommended property rental websites ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
I've been offered a job in Vienna as a contractor for a couple of years, Ideally I'd like somewhere near the Favoriten area? As that's where my office will be. Can anyone help with websites in English that I can look at flats/apartments to rent without getting charged 'Holiday lettings' rates..? Bruce

getting a personnummer for Norway having only got temporary work assignments

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
I have been offered a temp job in Bergen Norway but they can't give me contract until I get a personnummer. I can't get a personnummer without a contract. Anyone any ideas on how to resolve this. Its Monday today and they want me to start Thursday so its pretty urgen.

Who should pay the costs for medical tests need for a visa for Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi I am from Philippines and working in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates. When my employer applied me for an Employment Visa they request me to go for medical in order to process the remaining documents. My question is, "Who will shoulder the medical expense since it is under the processing of the Employment Visa. Is it the "employer" or me(employee)? I am just confused since they asked me to pay for it AED 250.00

Is this a good job offer for physio in Doha?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Doha
Hello everyone! I am a 24 year old male who has recently been offered the chance to work in Doha as a physiotherapist, my salary would be £36,000qar a month. I am just looking for general advice, is this a good salary? Me and my girlfriend are not married, what are our options? What are the best areas for price and quality of life, to rent in Doha? Would it be easy for my girlfriend to find work in Doha? The Doha page was so helpful :) Would love to exchange emails with someone in a similar position, I am British :) Thank you

Are there any international schools in Poland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Poland
We're moving to Warsaw for a year for a contract position. I'd like my kids to continue their American education while there. Are there any international schools in Poland, particularly Warsaw, that follow an American curriculum? Any insights into the general education system in Poland welcome!

Working in China - Can I get a Work Permit for China without any tertiary education certificates ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
Dear experts, My company(work here for 2years 7months) who is a Swiss MNC wanted to send me to their sister plant in China for a senior sales job. I have 10 years sales experience in total. My question is, do Chinese authorities allow me who had an incomplete Advance Diploma in Electrical & Electronics to work as an expat in China? My college who offered the course had discontinued the course, thus I cannot finish it. Your advise and help is very much appreciated. Thanks. Sleepless now..

How to join Hash House Harriers in Jubail?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hello, I will be relocating to Jubail for the next 6 months and it seems that there is a Jubail chapter of the Hash House Harriers.

As it seems to be one of the only opportunities to meet other expats in the area, I'd love to join and hash, but I can't seem to find any information as to when or how often they meet.

Please let me know if you have any information, it'd be much appreciated! Thanks!

Double taxation - Taxes in the UK and Italy

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
I am a UK citizen resident in Italy. I have rented property in the UK and pay the difference between UK and Italian tax on my taxable income. Mario Monte introduced IVIE tax on property owned overseas. Our tenants pay the Council Tax on our UK property to the UK local council. We are now being asked by the Italian Agenzia Entrata to pay IVIE tax on our UK property too. Surely this is unfair. It's double taxation. Does anybody know if it is right for us to pay IVIE? Does anybody know how this tax is calculated? The Italian Agenzia Entrata don't seem able to answer my questions.

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