Questions and Answers Forum

Hello all, We would be moving to Aus soon on a 457 visa (Brisbane). I googled for info and found that education in Australia comes at a prices for Temporary residents unlike Home (Canada) where education is free immaterial of status. Can someone guide the annual cost of education for Private/Public/Catholic schools. The information on net is pretty discreet and unclear. Thank you for your time in writing this info. Your help is appreciated. Zeline

I am a Ghanaian qualified electrician with couple of experience on both offshore and onshore. I am also multi-skilled in various trades and would like the opportunity to prove what merits I can bring to your team. I would also like the opportunity to extend my skills and gain further experience within your establishment. I would relish the prospect of working for your successful company as I believe that your support and expertise would help me in reaching my full potential and becoming a successful member of your organisation.

Can anyone help assess a salary package for Abu Dhabi? Also, does anyone know about US tax laws for expats working abroad. Want to know if all aspects of salary package are taxed: Housing allowance, education, et al. Thanks!!

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and wanted some advise on making home improvements in Estonia. I am looking to do up a friends kitchen that has seen better days. i was wanting to use a UK based company to order the goods out to Estonia and i have found one i know and trust called screwfix that deliver to Europe. I'm unsure whether all of the goods i order will be compatible with standard Estonian fittings. Does anyone have any ideas on this subject as the friend that i am doing it for has no idea and is struggling to find an answer himself. Thanks. Jake

Can anyone help me? I got an offer from Bahrain International Hospital 400BD per month + accommodation & transportation & if I will take my family there then they will add 100BD more with the offer! I want to know whether this much salary is enough to live in bahrain alone? & if I will take my wife too then how much earning would be required to live there? is liquor costlier or cheaper as compared to other place?

those expats relocating to Singapore with children how much should earn to have a good quality of life? Thank u

I'm a Canadian, and have been working in the UAE, on Mission Visas for the past 6 months. I've recently been asked by my company (our UAE Division) to look into getting a Residency Visa for the UAE, so that we can cut down on the Travel, and the red tape associated with servicing our customers in the entire Middle east. My question is how will a UAE Residence Visa affect my Canadian Citizen Status ? Will I have to sell off my Canadian assets to do this? Can anyone point me in the right direction, on how to acquire this information ? The CRA website is very limited, and vague, at best !

We are moving to Switzerland in June and plans to put my 11 yr old son to an international or bilingual school. We are considering the following schools. I would really appreciate any comments or reviews.

1. International school of Zug & Luzern

2. Institut of Montana
3. International school of Central Switzerland

Please let us know if there are any more schools in the area. Warm regards

Hello, I am a Dutch/American woman,looking for a quiet sunny 1 bedroom apt in vieux Nice on a quiet street for all year rental, starting in September 2013 I am a great respectful tenant with local references, please be affordable and reply to Henriette

Hello
I am thinking of relocating to Ireland but I've heard from many people that the cost of living is very high. Does anyone have any insight into this?
Thank you.

Hi,

I'm moving to Melbourne with my wife in a few months and we are trying to sort out accommodation. Can anyone advise me on some of the best suburbs to live in Melbourne? Not too far from the city... Thanks

Hi everyone

I am planning to move to South Korea to teach English this year but since hearing everything in the media about North Korea's threats I have been rethinking my decision.

Is there anyone currently living in South Korea that knows more about the situation in North Korea and if it's something I need to worry about?

I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Hi, I am currently in a life partner with a SA citizen which means I get to reside in the country on a Life Partner visa. If I want to end this, how does it work? And if I want to work in Cape Town, do I have to leave the country first then come back as a tourist and apply for a work permit or is there a possibility of sorting out my work permit beforehand? I am also aware that it is possible to obtain a work permit more easily based on the Life Partner visa, which is something I do NOT want (as this would automatically be invalid when the relationship ends).

Hi, I will be shifting with my husband and daughter(6 yrs) to Adelaide by June 2013. I have certain queries: 1. I want to find out about the best location with good school, reasonable rent and an area which is child-friendly and has ease of travel, initially we might not have private transport. 2.My husband is a project manager in an IT FIRM. Would like to also know if the job scenario for such requirement is there? Is it better to get a job in hand and then land in Adelaide or better to come and search for the same?

I will be looking to rent my property in Bodrum, Konacik, for holidays and will need a local agent who can be on call, and organise cleaning etc. How can i find someone to do this and what might it cost ? Thankyou. Penny

Hi sir/madam I am Dipak Aryal now I am from India actually I am a Nepali and I hold Nepal passport so, please tell mr I want to do small business in Brunai but is it possible or not. I don't know I hope that who will know about please give the answer.

I plan to move to Shanghai this summer due to my husband’s expat assignment. I would like to take Chinese language course at a university to learn Chinese and also build new relationships with students from around the world. Please advise me on selecting the university. Which university does an American expat or the families choose to go? Which is the recommended university with good Chinese curriculum and easy access from the nearby station? One of my agencies suggests Tongji University. Please share information about this school if any. Thank you so much in advance.

Hi, I am Portuguese citizen currently residing in London and am qualified upto school level. I have extensive 10 years experience in Bahrain and muscat in sales, marketing and procurement.I am in talk with a company in Qatar who are willing to sponsor me for work. Also the role is managerial. I want to know if it will be difficult for me to gain work permit in Qatar since i am undergraduate. Further i will also like to bring my wife under dependent visa. My wife is computer engineer with over 15 years experience in banking.

Hello. I am just trying to connect with some people who are American students studying in Australia. I have an opportunity to attend Queensland University of Technology for a nursing degree but I can't decide whether or not to come. There are some obstacles to overcome if I decided to come back to the US to practice. I am wondering how others might be handling that? Thanks!

My soon to be husband and I are moving to Bergen, Norway at the beginning of next year. We currently have 3 cats we are wanting to bring with us, and although we have found pet friendly hotels for the short term, our concern is finding rental accommodation that would allow us to have our pets. Does anyone have suggestions on how to find pet friendly rentals? Thanks, Georgia

I will be moving to Abu Dhabi next month and I am looking for a fully furnished apartment or villa. Who is the best broker to go through or the best way to get the process started before I arrive.

I am moving to Cape Town next month (originally from the UK). I have applied for and received my temporary residents permit in the UK, granted on a relatives status as my partner of 10 years is South African. It is obviously a condition of entry to accompany him, but does anyone know if I can work on this visa, any help much appreciated thankyou

Hello, I have kids who speaks English and are learning German. So, I think VBS is a perfect option for them in Vienna. How do I enroll them? Do I submit applications to individual VBS? Do I have to go to a school district and they will assign schools for my children? Thank you!

Hi, I am an international student and I am going to enroll my freshmen in Abu Dhabi. And I just think to find part time job and try to pay my tuition myself. After I calculated the the fees that I have to pay, It could be estimated that I have to collect around 3500 AED per month. Would That be possible to find part time job with the salary mentioned? I really need your help please.. Pyutte