Questions and Answers Forum

Hello everyone.

We are moving to Berlin this summer and I am looking for a good public or not-that-expensive school for my 3 children. 

What would you recommend if they only speak a little bit of English and no German? And could you tell us about the integration process in Germany? Is it true that they would need to take one year of preparatory classes? Or can they be enrolled in a regular class (according to their age) and pick up the language as they go?

Thank you,

Simona

Dear Expat friends and neighbours to be,

I am looking for an apartment close to beach and golf course. I want to rent it for 2 years, but if not possible 1 year. Still, all I am getting from agents and owners that I apply to Oliva Nova for their apartments in these strange windows of time they want to let their properties out in, not including July and August. It's obvious why.

Hey,

I was wondering if I could get some info on Milan in terms of how kid-friendly and family-friendly it is? As it's a city, how safe is it? How easy is getting around in Milan with kids? What are the schools like and what are things to do with children in Milan?

Thanks in advance!

Hello! 

I am planning to stay in Hong Kong for four years from September as a research postgraduate student.  I will study at Hong Kong Baptist University. I am planning to take my eight-months-old baby girl and mother with me. I would receive a monthly stipend of  HKD 25800.

1. Which areas would you recommend me to stay?

2. How much is the cost of living in Hong Kong? How much would it cost me monthly for my accommodation, utilities, groceries and health insurance? 

Thank you very much in advance.

Warm regards,

Hi there,

My family and I are relocating to Italy and we are wondering if schools offer support for children with disabilities? If so, what kind of support can we expect and would it only be international schools that can help? International schools seem a bit pricey but we'd like to manage our finances accordingly - would extra support come with extra fees?

Thanks in advance!

What are the methods to complete school education in Indonesia, other than attending regular school?

Hi there,

I'm a British citizen and I've been allocated some funding from my university to do research in Bosnia for 6 months. 

Can anyone tell me what my visa options are? I won't technically be working and the funds will be put into my UK bank account so I don't think I need permission to work. Or do I? Do EU rules apply? At this rate, it looks like I will only be moving in September 2021, and I have no idea what the situation will be with Brexit...I'm so confused, any advice would be highly appreciated.

Cheers

T

Hi everyone,

I have been debating buying a car in Italy because it is more convenient to get around in. I live outside of a big city and public transport is not the best option. I was wondering what the process of buying a car entails? What documents would I need?

Thanks

Dear all,

I am looking for a budget-friendly place to rent on a long-term basis, essentially, a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom (furnished). Hygiene is of utmost importance. My online search has led me to nowhere. 

Kindly please help me with the search. My budget is maximum INR 20,000 or less. No brokers, please.

Thanks and stay safe.

Hi,

My family and I are due to move to Guam later this year. We would like to plan ahead and we would like to know how expensive is it to live in Guam? What is the cost of accommodation, utilities, eating out etc. in Guam?

Thanks

A

Hi guys,

For a long time I've been thinking about moving to Scotland. Everything is a bit up in the air with the coronavirus obviously but I'm still thinking I'll go when all that settles down.

My question is, is Edinburgh or Glasgow the better city? The job I do is remote so I pretty much have freedom of choice when it comes to location. I want to be in one of the main cities so I've narrowed it down to those two.

Any advice?

T

Hi Expat Arrivals,

My partner and I are moving to Malawi and we've read that malaria is a big issue there. Although some people say we should be fine and not to worry, we'd like some info on healthcare in Malawi. Should we be worried about malaria and getting sick from other diseases? What can we do to prevent getting sick and what can we do for treatment?

Thank you.

Hi,

My family and I are planning to move to Moscow next year. It will be my spouse and two teenage kids. We were wondering what are some of the good and bad aspects of living in the city centre and the garden ring compared to living outside of the city. What sort of accommodation should we look for? How can we find the best options in Moscow? What sort of areas would be suitable for a family with two teenagers?

Thanks!

My employer has recently applied for a Bahrain work visa twice, but official website of Bahrain shows "Visa Expired". Has anyone had a similar experience and does anyone know the reason why the visa expired? It would be helpful if anyone can guide me on this.

Thankyou

Regards

Ali Raza

Is 13000 PLN gross salary on a permanent contract enough to live in Wroclaw, Poland? I am moving there from India. My wife will also join me on dependant visa and will be searching for a job here. What will be net salary as private medical insurance is included in the package?

Hi all,

I have been offered a new role in Jeddah, I am British and currently live and work in London.

I am type 1 diabetic therefore I use two insulins, needles and a freestyle libre, which currently I get each month as part of the NHS.

The company has said to me every employee is covered with Bupa VIP, however, after looking online I cannot see what this covers and if it would cover my condition and medication.

Hello, 

We are a Belgian family, currently living in France. We will move to Ottawa in the summer of 2021.

Our 3 boys are enrolled in the International School of Toulouse (IGCSE and IB curriculum). 

We would like to know if there are schools in Ottawa, apart from the international schools, that also follow the IGCSE and IB curriculum? 

Thanks :-)

Ann

Hi all,

My husband and I will be moving to Dallas, Texas by mid-year. It will be the two of us and our two young children. We are planning on buying a car that will mostly be used by my husband for work. Our friends are now saying that we would need two cars as public transport isn't very good.

Will we be able to manage with a single car while living in Dallas? Are there public transport options in case I need to go out while not having the car?

Hope someone can help!

I have an upcoming interview for a teaching position at Al-Bayan Bilingual School in Kuwait. I currently live in USA (Virginia). 

I am wondering if anyone is a teacher there and can give me information about what it is like working in Kuwait? Do you have any insights into daily life, lifestyle and culture in Kuwait? Do you recommend it? 

Can you give me any interview tips (types of questions to be prepared to answer or specifics to ask)?  If you are a parent and have a child/children there what has their/your experience been? 

I am a graphic design student interested in finding work in Timisoara when I graduate next year. From my research, this career isn't paid so well in Romania.

What could you recommend for me to do in Timisoara for a higher or more comfortable salary? I am Romanian and speak the language fluently. What options do I have as an expat to make the move worth it?

Thank you,

Theo.

Hi All,

I am planning to move to Australia along with my family with 491 sub class Visa.

I would be interested in knowing the cost of living in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It would be of great help if you could give me some insights into some of the basics such as rent, food, insurance, entertainment, utilities, etc. 

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

Please could someone help me with understanding the Kenyan PAYE tax? My husband has been offered a job (gross salary) and we've used various online gross>net pay calculators specifically for Kenya but get VERY different net salary outcomes.

Obviously, before accepting the job, we want to find out actually how much he'll be able to take home each month. If he has been offered KSH598, 251 gross per month, what will his net salary be? Sorry if we're being foolish here but we don't want to relocate and find out that it isn't what we expected.

Hello,

My partner will be transferred from Zurich to Philadelphia this year. I am willing to join him and so I am looking for a job in Philadelphia that matches my background and work experience. 

So far, I have applied remotely to some companies. Do you have recommendations on recruitment agencies or headhunters that could support my job search?

What are job opportunities in Philadelphia in the field of management consulting, business development, or product management within the life sciences or food sector?

Hey

Hello, 

Do I have to apply for my work visa for Kazakhstan through the embassy in Egypt or can I get it on arrival in the country? What are the documents that I have to get from the employer?

Thanks