Questions and Answers Forum

Hey, fellow expats and travel enthusiasts!  Planning a move to Chile and would love your insights.

City Choices: Santiago, Valparaíso, or Concepción? Which is more expat-friendly?

Cost of Living: Any tips on managing expenses? Hidden costs to be aware of?

Language Barrier: How feasible is it to get by with basic Spanish initially?

Job Market: Any insights on job opportunities for IT/Computer Science?

Cultural Integration: Tips for integrating into Chilean culture?

Good Morning everyone im from Greexe im planning to move to Ireland to work and if i like it and of course the life there its fine and i can stay i will stay. So my question there is do i need to get a visa? Cause im from european union and i want to know if i can get there with my id or i need paasport? Or do i need a visa for permanent aa stay or temporary stay? How does that goes? And do i need to have a private healthcare insurance before i arrive? And if yes where can i do that? Or my employee is doing that? Do i pay something for this? How much does this cost? Is every month?

I'm looking to find out the total visa and other associated costs (e.g. CERPAC) of obtaining a 2 year work/ residency expatriate visa.

Hello,  considering a job offer in Nadi, Fiji.  I am hoping I can get some examples of people's budgets living in the area?  I would be moving from Canada with my wife and 2 kids.  Thanks for any advice..

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Hello, I'm interested in how to continue my education in Munich if I move from Slovenia to Germany. I'm 16 years old and currently in the second year of a vocational high school in Slovenia. I will be moving to Munich next year in the summer. 

Hello, Im looking for precise information before a potential long term mission in Fiji. I know the country is globally safe but I need to know what are the good / bad (or less safe) areas in Suva, Nadi, and the country in general. Thanks!

Hello all! I am looking for affordable housing options for American staff, many with families.  The more luxurious compounds are over our budget.  Can anyone recommend properties that are comfortable and safe, not too far from the diplomatic quarter?  Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know good headhunters or companies looking for experienced finance professionals to move to Nairobi? I am a CFO with international exposure looking for great opportunities to move to Nairobi.

Hello, I am relocating to Belgium from the US.  We have an office location in Brussels.  I am trying to obtain all the necessary information that is needed please.  Visas, work permits...all the correct info and steps that I need to take.

Can someone assist with this please?

Thank you

I've been thinking about planning a trip to Seoul sometime in the future and wanted to get some advice from those who've been there. How many days do you think are sufficient to get a good feel of the city and its attractions? I don't want to rush through everything but also don't have unlimited time.

Also, I'm interested in private tours and tour guides. Are they worth it? Any recommendations or experiences with tour guides who can provide an in-depth exploration of the city would be greatly appreciated.

We as family 2 adults 2 children below age of 18 moving to hongkong as my husband got work visa with basic salary 936000 hkd per annum and hkd300000 per annum as rental expenses..so kindly calculate tax as per honkong tax slab..

Hello i am asking about the salary of an expat elementary school French  teacher in Bijing china 

What will be the salary of vessel manager in Seaspan shipping management..any rough idea

What are the key steps and legal requirements that an expatriate from Korea needs to consider when planning to register a company in Indonesia, and how does the process differ for foreign entrepreneurs compared to Indonesian citizens? 

I'm planning to use a business consultants service in Indonesia that provide company registration service but I'm still wandering between cekindo.com or izin.co.id?

Anyone has any experience with this before?

Hi...my husband got job in hong kong and we are planning to move in hong kong..I have two kids one 7 year old and other one is 3 years old ..we are going on dependent visa and my husband is the principal sponsor ..his office is in electric road north point hong kong..kindly suggest near by accommodation and school for my kids..

Hi,

I'm from India and I have got a job offer from UAE (Abu Dhabi). I have done a TB test here and few other blood tests, and as per Doctor it is LTBI (Latent TB Infection), but not active TB disease. As per the Doctor I'm medically fit and there is nothing to worry. 

As this is the first time I will come to UAE for work, I would like to know few things:

1. Whether I will pass the medical test even if I have LTBI infection or not?

Hello everyone, im new in this forum. I just want to know if how can i avail "own visa". If there is such thing as "own visa" your input is much appreciated. Thank you. 

I am a Canadian Citizen of name, Yvonne NG, and studying Kazakh Language with my husband in Al Farabi National University, Almaty for 1 year.

I was a Ballet Teacher for 20 odd years for kids & teenagers in Hong Kong, and am now practicing Pilates in Almaty both learning & teaching to adult. I would like to stay in Almaty, Kazakhstan for retirement. 

Hello, 

we are a family of 3, moving to Capetown for 3-4 months at the beginning of 2024. 

Hello. I was wondering if its possible to go to say Norway, Sweden or Finland or any European or country near Russia from Philippines? I tend to see that the most common visa and flights or plane companies are for well middle east and other countries. Is there a direct flight from PH to Europe to any countries near Russia? Or is it 2 way or more from PH?

Are there any groups in the Dammam/Al Khobar area, who socialise at weekends?

Whether it is for coffee and a slice of cake or for a meal in one of the many fabulous restaurants, it matters not. 

As an unaccompanied resident of Al Khobar for 3 years, I find it difficult to lock myself away at the weekends. And have no desire to travel to Bahrain.

Thanks in advance for any answers I receive.

Hi ,my wife and I are looking to purchase a property in St Lucia in the next 6 months,and to stay over the uk winter months. Therefore I was just looking for some general advice on house purchase process,e.g recommendations on a conveyancing solicitor,Surveyor,property insurance etc.

Hi,

We are a family (2 kids, 5yo and 8yo) who will move to Fort Lauderdale area for 3 years as expat. Now looking for safe and good areas to live both with respect to schools, safe and social family life. The office is located in Sunrise region, and we are open for settling in at a place up to 30 mins away from the office. 

Anyone living in the area or have experience with the area who can come with some advises?