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Can my spouse visit me for more than 90 days in Ireland?

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Submitted by NickWL on
Destination: Ireland

Hi,

I am from a non-visa required country. I will be going to Ireland for work with General Employment Permit. Based on this background, could I ask a few questions?

1. Could my family (my wife and a child) come to Ireland visiting me for more than 90 days?
2. If they can, how long would they be extended normally?
3. Can they travel to other Europe countries for a few months, and then go back to Ireland visiting me during their stay?
4. What could be the factors to affect the decision of how long they can stay?

How much medication can I bring into Vietnam?

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Submitted by nic.0448 on
Destination: Hanoi
I am going to Hanoi, Vietnam in April for about 8 months to study and work. I take prescription medication daily and need to bring these with me. So far, I have found out that I can only take 10 days of personal medication with me into Vietnam. Has anyone else been in the same situation? It makes it very difficult if I only have 10 days worth - that means I will have to find a doctor as soon as I get there and hope he prescribes me the right medication and I receive 'decent' medication from the pharmacy.

What documents do I need to apply for a Social Security Number in the US?

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Submitted by SomeoneLikeU on
Destination: The USA
Hi.
Recently, I took the American Citizenship from my father. I'm over 18 years old, always lived outside the US, and planning to move within two months to the US.
So, I need to obtain my Social Security number. I learned that I have to show them documents to proof that I have not lived in the US. Do these documents must be apostilled and/or translated into English? Do they have to be translated by a sworn translator?

What are the best schools in China?

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Submitted by kvargr on
Destination: China

Hello,

I am in the process of deciding whether to move to China for a teaching job, and would like to request some information about moving to China with a child. Are there any sites for schools in the Zhengzhou area, public or private. It's been very difficult to find information about the schools. My guess is that I would have to move there then figure it out but I don't want to be in that position.

My daughter has been offered a place at a local school for 1,000 RMB a month, which has been the cheapest offer so far.

International or Private School in Cape Town?

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Submitted by sunduzbelceonart on
Destination: Cape Town

Hello! We are an expat family from Turkey to register our 5 year-old boy to a kindergarden in a school in CT/Somerset West, but we cannot decide on the school. Nearby neighbourhood is also acceptable. First, he needs to learn English. Is it wise to enroll him to a pre-primary in an international school so that he can carry on his grades there? I know the differences between private and international schools, however, still cant identify which will be the best. Can anyone give us some names of good schools, any local information that is not listed on google and schools' websites????

How do I find job prospects in Sweden?

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Submitted by mzunic on
Destination: Sweden
My husband and I are thinking of moving to Sweden in the next 18 months with our two school aged kids. He is an EU citizen so we don't foresee an issue with finding work. What we are having a hard time with is determining how fast and what kind of work he would be able to find. Company transfer isn't an option for either of us. And actually how to go about moving there to begin with. I am an US citizen and from what I am understanding I won't be able to join him at the same time. Is this correct? We are thinking of visiting in the summer to investigate job prospects.

How do I find executive apartments and hire a driver in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Grafik on
Destination: Johannesburg

Hi all. I am at the final stages of an interview process for a senior role in South Africa...based in Johannesburg (Centurion/Midrand area).

In advance of negotiations on package, I am looking for some assistance on a couple of matters:

Where can I find temporary accommodation in Dubai?

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Submitted by Philip on
Destination: Dubai

Hi all

I am sure this question as been ask before sorry about a repeat question.

Because I will be only be in Dubai for approx 6 mts at a time I would be looking for some were to live other than hotels.

I have looked at hotel accommodation this is alright for a week or two, the other option is renting a Flat/condo but from what Information on the web the flats / Condo’s are on a yearly rental this is quite understandable.

What quality of life will I have with my salary in Durban, South Africa?

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Submitted by Sreejit on
Destination: South Africa
I have been offered R 40 k per month salary in Durban. Food, Accommodation & Transportation provided by company. Is it a good salary? How is life in Durban? I come from India. Please advise if i should accept this offer?

How do I keep my prescriptions and medical benefits in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Panda811 on
Destination: Cyprus

I am a Diabetic following a Motorcycle accident back in 2002 - so on a lot of medication

When in Cyprus 2017 for a 2 week Holiday, I cut my meds by half and physically felt a lot better

I am disabled because of the Accident & as weather soooooooo much better for me, I bought a place in Frenaros, Famagusta to retire early in, hoping it would be a year or 2 longer.

Sadly I had a really bad winter and work are laying me off because of my medical problems & the Doctor will sign me off Medically unfit to work

Working as an office secretary in Istanbul, Turkey

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Submitted by Alia on
Destination: Istanbul

I'm a Indonesian lady from Jakarta Indonesia,
single mother with a son, 9 years old.
I had a career in Indonesia as a Secretary in a Big 4 Tax Consultant Company.
i earn good for it.

As i love to travel a lot, there's a time i travel to Turkey - Istanbul and Directly fall in love with this country and city.

Private kindergarten or daycare in Stockholm (before getting personal number)

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Submitted by borislopezaraoz on
Destination: Stockholm
Hello Everyone I am new in this forum, I am moving to Sweden on late February with my wife, which is pregnant, and our 2 kids (4 and 3 years old). We have been informed that getting a personal number will take 2-6 weeks. After that another 3 months until we have kindergarten. Does anybody know other options of day care for this long time? Since my wife will be in the last months of her pregnancy and I will start working almost immediately after we arrive, we are going to need some help with our children. Thanks in advance for your help! Boris

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