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Can someone help? I have been offered a senior position in Dubai and have started the visa process only to be asked for my education certs as I do not have a degree my employer has asked for my GCSE's, however I have lost these certs over the years as I left school over 20 years ago and the certs have gone walk about.

The exam boards don't hold copies so basically I have no education certs available for attestation. Can my employer still obtain a work permit with a different job category and if so how does this work? Thank you in advance

Hi All, My husband myself, and my toddler are moving to Abu Dhabi in August.

I am tearing my hair out with the decisions of what I need to ship and what would be cheaper to buy over there.

For example -should I ship kitchen items like pots and pans etc? Linen? Or just come with the bare esssentials and re buy when we get there? We are not planning on shipping any large items like furniture etc

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Regards, Sacha

Hello Every 1,

I have been offered a job in Libya(Tripoli)in 1 of the leading hotels.

Its already 3 months and my work permit has still not arrived, the company says it has applied for the work permit but its a slow process.

So friends, can any one tell me does it take that long to get a work permit of Libya or the company is just taking me for a toss.

Kindly give your valuable comments. Thank You

Hello,
I am Spanish citizen living in Riyadh now.

I would like to move anytime to Jeddah. Accommodation should be in good compound with good gym and swimming pool. I am alone by my self so I don't mind if its big or small, my range rent is SAR 50,000 up to SAR 100,000. can pay extra as well for anyone to leave early.

Please contact me

I have recently been given a job offer. Salary of 15000 sar. This is made up of housing and travel allowance. Is this normal practice as I was under the impression these come separately. I have also not been allocated any flights home as I will be working on my husbands sponsorship. Again is this normal. Where can I find out more regarding my rights as a westerner. All help gratefully recieved.

I've worked in Norway many times as a seaman.
I have recieved bills from the Norway tax people many times also but my work have always said to ignore these and that they will handle them - because I am to pay UK tax and as such the double taxation treaty needs to be enforced. I presume my workplace then proves that I am paying UK tax because eventually (usually after a year of threatening letters) the debt is cancelled.

Husband is moving to Khamis in May, hopefully myself and toddler to follow by Oct. He will be employed by the Alsalam Aircraft Co for their F-15 program. Anyone have info on the compound most likely used? (Family housing) We were told there are two sides to the compound, one American, one British. Also we were told the name of the compound was "the scene"? (That's what it sounded like on the phone anyway) we have asked a few times for pics and detailed info about the compound, but keep being told they will get the info to us and so far, nothing.

I am an American, married to an American with an Irish citizenship, which makes him an EU citizen. We want to retire to London. As I understand EU law, we may live there and I, as his spouse, may do so, also. Can someone point me to where I can find the laws and regulations on this? (I am a retired US lawyer but don't want to practice there). Thanks

Background 1. I am an Indian citizen and a management consultant working in a reputed consulting company in India and am in the final stages of discussion for a new job in South Africa with another Consulting company. My primary motive for moving to South Africa apart from the fact that I really liked the place on a recent family vacation to that country, is that my wife is moving to that country on a new job assignment. 2. I should get the final offer in a week's time post which I will be resigning from my current organization. 3. My new employer would be sponsoring my Work Permit.

Hi,

I just got a business offer for one year in Nairobi, net salary is USD 3500 + accommodation in a rented apartment (3 br) + transportation + medical insurance.

Pls tell me if this salary is enough to save from it if I will be living alone and how much will it cost me per month.

Appreciate your soonest help here as I need to make my final decision by tomorrow Thanks.

Hi there,

I am considering moving to Dalat in June to teach English but am finding it difficult to find information about language schools and expat communities.

Can anyone share websites or experiences of moving to Dalat?

Hello, I am looking to relocate to Budapest in couple of months and looking for some help on English kindergarten.....I have searched through sites and have not yet concluded on what to choose between international or local English/Bilingual... Any one has any experience/recommendations......Also please recommend any names of kindergarten that you have experienced with... Thanking you in advance!! Regards, Milan

Can anyone help me with information how how to get resident and work permit visa in Monaco?i would appreciate a prompt response

Hi,

Can anyone help me on how to get open work permit for my wife? Please provide some information and details.

I'm from philippines and working in canada as a cook

If i am a US citizen living in Ireland working from home, what are my healthcare options? My company offers health insurance but not necessarilly international coverage and i am not sure irish doctors/dentists/hospitals will accept it. 

If i am working for my US based company from "home" in Dublin, and am living there for one year, do i have to pay irish taxes? 

My husband and myself are thinking of moving to Kenya and our 24 year old son would like to come with us and open a gym. What type of work visa would he need

Hi,

I am from Nigeria and I have a friend who wants to invite me to the USA for a visit. Please tell me what documents I need to prepare and what documents she will need to send me ?

Regards,

Shantalie

Hi, if I am travelling through the UK, a few hours Transit / layover in London, on my way to New York, do I need a transit visa, as a South African?

Hello where can i have my african hair braided, twisted, or get a weave on.

Am moving to italy in April and will be getting married in may in italy. My biggest worry is finding a salon where i can have my hair taken care of as am relocating.

Any advise on places in around florence , pistoa, pescia , pisa or even in rome will be welcome.

I am relocating to Qatar in May 2013 on dependent visa and my husband in currently working in Doha. I want to know if I can apply for a job when i am on a dependent visa? Also I have 8 years of work experience in Audit. So could you pls suggest me some good consultants who can help me with my job search. And how is the banking and insurance industry in doha? Regards, Payal

Hi, I have been offered a salary of AED 26,000 with accommodation provided, the rest of the possible expenses will be coming out from my pocket (car, utilities, food, ticket, etc).

I'm a bachelor with no dependent, I don't live a luxury life but I'd like to go out sometimes.

At my current job I'm saving around USD 3000 monthly, do you think I will save more when I move to Abu Dhabi maintaining the same life style? Any comments are appreciated. Thank you.

i am in nigeria and am inviting a friend to nigeria..but the nigeria embassy is far away from where my friend live..does she need to mail her document to the embassy for interview or must she go to the embassy for the interview .

Also how many weeks does the embassy gives before the interview date

What is the cost ?

Hello 1) I would like to know the monthly salary of a live in maid in Beijing. We do not need a highly proficient English speaker. We are happy with a maid who can understand and speak little English. 2) What is the monthly salary of a part time cook. Hours of duty will be 3-4 hours per day. 3) What will be the monthly salary of a Car Driver. I have been informed that Expats cannot own cars. So i will have to rent a car.

Hello The news reports in media mention that the air quality in Beijing is a health hazard particularly for the high quantity of PM2.5 in air. I would like to know if there has been an increase of respiratory related illness in children in the expat community. My company is planning to move us to Beijing and I would like to hear first hand experiences. I have 3 children ages 9 , 5 and 3 months. Thanks VG