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When I exit Canada to the US before my 6 months visitors visa expires, do I have to wait any particular length of time before re-entering? And would I have to get a new visitors visa to return?

Thanks for your advice!

I am Greek Citizen and Newcomer in Paris for work and studies. Could you describe me the first basic steps in France (for example work permit, health Insurance Number etc) Thank you.

Hi, looking to move to Geneva later this year for work (I'm a UK national moving from the UK). We have relatively new cars each, both on finance, that we want to bring with us. I can't see in my finance documents (or any of my other loans or credit card T's & C's) that limit where I live once the finance has been agreed. Does anyone have experience of moving to Switzerland with existing finance agreements and loans in place in the UK - and did you have to do anything or just carry on paying as normal ? (just from a different, now swiss, bank account).

Hi. Looking to move to Geneva this year with a 16 year old son from the UK (UK Nationals). Once he hits 18, and if he's not in work / not a student, does he / do I then have to pay full standard health insurances for him? If he has to pay it and is without work but has a Visa to live here as he came with me as part of the family, how does he fund things like this and other living expenses? My research is relatively clear what happens to me if I am in work, and then become unemployed, but that's all based on me having lived in Switzerland for a while and paid into these schemes already.

Hi. Looking for a place to live in or around Geneva (moving from the UK as a UK national) and really struggling to find any decent / clear online apartment / house hunting websites. The few I find are either vastly incorrect and/or contain hardly any information at all. All the sizes are wrong too. I'm also struggling to find any websites that have anything other than 5 or 6 apartments available at all. Can anyone recommend some worthwhile websites to go house hunting on please? In the UK we have sites like 'rightmove' which are really useful.

Hi. I am looking to move to Geneva for work (will be employed by Geneva based company prior to move). I am a UK national living in the UK. I am struggling to find accommodation that is affordable in Switzerland and am considering living across the border in France, and commuting in. In the old days when part of the EU, it would have been easy - I'd have just moved there. However, now that UK is a 3rd Country, would I be allowed by France to move there if I'm not working there in this manner?

I will be working in Bloor Street West and I have a 12 year old boy who will attend year 8. What are the best public schools and places to live nearby

Hi there, 

I am a Canadian student moving to Nice, France for school and I am having trouble understanding all the documents I need to move there and to apply for an accommodation. I was wondering if I can talk to someone to provide direction and a plan for the best way to go about getting a visa, applying for an accommodation, and obtaining a bank account in France?

Kind Regards,

Nathalie

Angola is a beautiful country. The natural spectacles and the cultural heritage the country has to serve are beyond mesmerising. The landscapes, sea beaches, sand-hills, green tropics, and many more natural wonders are something that will not let you leave the country without causing a great impression on you. One thing that could be said for sure is that the country should be on your bucket list if at all you are a nature and culture enthusiast. Now to get there, the very first thing you need is a plane ticket and a Angola visa.

Trying to obtain pension residency but unable in getting a signed benefit verification letter from the Social Security Administration. I've written multiple letters (6), email the US Embassy (3x), called numerous times, all to no avail. My Guatemalan immigration attorney is useless. Does anyone have a solution to this problem?

Are there some  clubs for Scandinavians in Panama and how can I contact them

I understand that some expats hire a personal driver.  But I can't quite imagine the logistics.  If the driver takes you to work and back, does he just sit in the car all day waiting for you to finish?  Can you send him back to your home to let your spouse use the driver during the day?  Do people ever share drivers?  It seems so inefficient for one person to have their whole job be just handling my commute.

I am a new expat relocating to Dubai. 

Should I get my salary paid into my Dubai bank in USD or AED or should I get my salary paid into my UK account and transfer living money from the UK to my Dubai account . 

Hi, my wife is Polish and we're looking to move from the UK to Poland to live.

I'm in high paid work in the UK of circa 85k gross pay, and my company are in the process of preparing me an offer to move on a local contract in Poland.

I live in a middle cost city in the UK, and will move to a middle cost city in Poland.  My company have said they will make an offer that gives me a comparable standard of living with what I have in the UK 

The question is what salary would I need in Poland for it to equate to my salary in the UK please?

Hi,

I've a query regarding school admissions in UK.

We're currently located in Singapore and shifting to the UK in July. My son who is currently 10 years old and is going to complete his Primary-5 standard this month. On 5th of this August, he'll be 11 yrs so my question here is that as per UK school policies, is he eligible for Year-6 or Year-7.

Looking for the reply.

Thanks

Hi,  I am interested in finding schools that also offer homeschooling in Argentina or are there any dedicated online schools based in Argentina?  Is homeschooling popular in Argentina?  I would be very grateful for any advice.  Thank you.  Caroline

Hello, I am in the midst of researching how to retire to Spain. I have traveled all over, just not recently due to COVID-19 U S A travel restrictions. Unfortunately, Spain has a Level-4 rating due to  COVID-19. and the need to exercise increased caution due to terrorism and civil unrest.

I am a fifth grade teacher in Florida and would like my students to help the children of Ukraine! How can we help? What is needed? 

Thank you in advance for answering questions and helping us help you all!

Good morning,

I am an Italian freelancer (limited liability company) and I am negotiating a job with a client in Abu Dhabi (1 year job) so I am trying to collect as much info as possible about working visa.

My eventual job contract with this client would be enough to obtain a working visa or I will need a additional sponsor/declaration from the client? In general, is there anything more that a freelancer should provide?

Many thanks,

filpltt

What sort of visa do we (2 adults - Canadian, and 2 children age 3 and 7) need to live in Paris France and have our children attend public school there - grade 3 (CE2) and JK (Maternelle). We expect to be there for 4 months, or possibly one school year. Thank you

Hello. As a Taiwanese born, left as a toddler, has a Taiwanese passport, can I return to Taiwan to live as a resident? I do not have records or information on my household registry. I am a US Citizen. 

Thank you!

I am retiring at the end end of this year and I want to emigrate to Botswana and purchase a life style farm. Please advise as to where I need to start and what I need to do.

I was reading that American Expats should avoid southern Philippines. I am interested in living part-time in Koronadal City South Cotabato. This is southern Philippines. The comments from this site state that there are ongoing insurgent groups kidnapping foreign nationals, particular locations are Mindanao and the remote island of Sulu Archipelago. Wondering if Koronadal City would be an issue with regard to these reports?

Hello,

I have offered a job from Aarhus city, the offer is 37.000 kron(23.500 kron per monthly, is it enough for average life expectancy. If not what should be minimum salary for family of 3? 

could you please share your experiences as soon as possible? 

thanks in advance.