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Seeking advice for finding public primary schools in Melbourne?

Destination: Melbourne

Hi,

I'm intending to move to Melbourne and I'm trying very hard to find more information on public primary schools
For my 8 & 11 yrs old.

Please advice which schools and areas in Melbourne that is safe for kids which I will be planning a visit in this June 2017.

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References on The English school of Kuwait (TES)?

Destination: Kuwait

Hi everybody,

I am moving to Kuwait soon and looking for an appropriate school for my daughter (soon turn 3). Does anybody have an experience with The English school of Kuwait? (KG level). Do you have any other tips on good International (British or American) preschools in Kuwait? Any advices on international preschool education in Kuwait will be welcomed :).

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Any experience with RRV for Australia?

Destination: Australia

Due to various reasons i haven't had time to use my Visa yet ( although i activated it). Im planning on heading to Australia this year. However big bombshell ive just re-read all the literature and it looks like i need to have lived in Oz for at least 2 years if i wish to apply for a RRV. Is this still the case and are there any ways around this?
My date of 'must not arrive after' is Feb 27 2018.... so i think im screwed before i even get there.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Working in the financial field in Peniche?

Destination: Portugal

Considering move from us to Peniche have been working as a financial advisor -, english speaker only, looking for info on how to find work at any level overseas, could even be working for a bank or financial institution from home.
Looking for companies and or any other information. thanks

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Does anybody know where to buy Supra Shoes in Valencia, Spain?

Destination: Valencia

I am looking for a shop that sells supra footwear because I love them and they are the only shoes that actually feel comfortable to me but I don't know any place where I can get them. Does anyone know any shops that has them?

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Extended visa of more than 1-3 months for Vietnam?

Destination: Vietnam

I am retired and not looking for employment. I have been to Vietnam twice and have more than sufficient income.

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What is the best/fastest way I can get residence permit/extended stay/visa for Italy?

Destination: Italy

I am australian and my partner is italian citizen, I have done the tourist visa many times but am needing to find a more permanent answer. We have just purchased a house in milan in his name. What is the best/fastest/safest option for me to take residence. I was looking at starting studdies there, but don't know if it's better to take a work visa instead? I want in the end permanent residence/rights. I'm also entitled to a british passport but with brexit now I think it's not really helpful?

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Qatar visa after resigning?

Destination: Qatar

hi there' i am working in qatar for 5 years and 8 month. my question is if i go resign from current company, according new labor law can i come next day to qatar or should i wait until finish my remain visa

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Where to find info about retiring to Malta?

Destination: Malta

What are the best and most reputable websites ( housing, healthcare, cost of living) for those interetsed in retiring to Malta?

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Medical check up for Resident permit in Oman?

Destination: Oman

Hi, I have arrived in Muscat, Oman on Work visa. Now I went for a medical check up to get the resident permit and as usual my chest B X-ray shows a mark which is there since my birth. I have been living in GCC for last 26 years, till 31.12.2016. Still I am holding my saudi resident permit which will expire in April 2017.

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Where to live in Kuala Lumpur?

Destination: Kuala Lumpur

Hey guys, I'm transferring over for a new job opportunity and I'm trying to get my bearing before hand. My work will be at the small airport to the west of the main city, ( I think its called Subang ) I would need somewhere inexpensive but decent accommodation within 30-40min bus distance. preferably something that has shopping facility and local food vendors nearby. needs to be 1 bedroom, furnished, if it has a gym/pool great but not a priority. what can you guys recommend. thanks in advance Morten

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How to find jobs in Poland?

Destination: Poland

hi,

I have recently moved from India with my husband and live in Gothenburg, Sweden. I am a Communications Professional and am looking out for jobs in my field in Poland. I have heard Poland is a lovely place and we are keen to move there. But I am not sure how to go about looking for jobs in Poland?

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Questions about moving to Cyprus?

Destination: Cyprus

I am a Canadian citizen and my wife and kids are both Canadian and Greek Citizen. We all live in Canada for now but we are planning to move to Cyprus next year.

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How to get work permit for Portugal?

Destination: Portugal

hi i want to have information how can i applay for workpermit in Portugal? and when i have admit my applictaion how long it will take time to get the card, im from Pakistan and have pakistani citizien.

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Monthly budget for family of 3 / Ireland co. Cork?

Destination: Ireland

Hello. We are planning our immigration to Ireland. Our job will be in Cork city. We are 2 young adults and one toddler 2 years old. I would like to know if this budget sounds realistic to you. Thank you !

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Can I take my cat from Dubai to Riyadh when we move?

Destination: Riyadh

Hi My husband has been offered a position in Riyadh and if he takes it we will move there from Dubai. Does anyone have any experience of moving their cat with them from UAE to KSA please? Also are the any restrictions on pets in the Western compounds? Any advice will be much appreciated!

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What are the attitudes towards LGBT people in Romania like?

Destination: Romania

I'm wondering if there is a lot of discrimination against LGBT people in Romania? I'm gay, but more obviously, I'm also a trans male. I'm planning on taking an extended visit to Romania within the next couple of years, but I don't actually know if I'll be able to get my ID's in order before that time/ be able to pass successfully/ etc etc.

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Visas and work in Dubai?

Destination: Dubai

Is there visa for Syrian passport holders even who are staying right now in the GCC ? help please

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Jobs Boards used by expats in India?

Destination: India

Hi I'm working for a British client who is seeking to appoint someone to run an Education Division of their business, and an expat who has worked in the UK higher education scene would be ideal. Anyone have any tips for where I could advertise this role? It's a Delhi-based role. Thanks! Amy

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Reputation of ADNOC/GLENELG schools in Abu Dhabi?

Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi there,
I am enquiring baout ADNOC schools and their current reputation. I have read some other forum posts from a number of years ago and it seems their reputation wasn't great back then.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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How do I open a branch of my company in Gulf countries?

Destination: Oman

hello dear, i am from palestine having trading company in china and having 1 year residence, i need to open branch for my company in gulf countries and staying their with my family

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Changing Visa status in South Korea?

Destination: South Korea

I moved to South Korea recently under tourist visa but i have a job now and will like to switch to working visa Can i do that or will i have to leave the country first? If so do i have to go back to my home country or can it be some where near by?

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State healthcare in Cyprus - help?

Destination: Cyprus

I have looked at so many sites that I think I may be confused. Maybe someone here can help?

I plan on taking early retirement due to a diagnosed medical condition and moving from UK to Cyprus on a permanent basis.

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Annual car tax in Malaysia?

Destination: Malaysia

My husband and I are considering moving to Malaysia and we are looking at bringing our car with even though the import duty is high. Can anyone tell us what the annual road tax is on a car?

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Toddler play groups in Cape Town?

Destination: Cape Town

Hi,
I am moving to capetown in August with an 18 month old and wanted to know about mother and toddler groups in the capetown area?

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