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Advice on possibly moving to Valencia in 2017?

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Submitted by Dubscan on
Destination: Valencia
I am on the thinking stage of moving to Valencia in 2017 and kind of lost where to begin with all that is involved. Need as much information and help/advice as I can get at this time. I am from Dublin, been living in Canada for years. Have my Irish/EU passport (Canadian one also) and guess first question is do I need to complete any forms before I go? I am not planning on working there. Would rent for awhile. Health insurance how are the costs. Thank you and appreciate any help, tips and advice, John

How expensive is it to install internet in Vienna?

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Submitted by confusedstuden… on
Destination: Vienna
Hi, I'm spending the year out in Vienna to work as a language assistant with the British Council. I'm renting a studio flat from a parent at one of my schools, which is perfect, but doesn't have internet access installed. I'd be really grateful for any recommendations about what is the easiest and, more importantly, the cheapest option. I just need the internet for uni work so large download amounts and it being super fast isn't really all that important.

Am I entitled to unemployment benefit as spouse of an expat in the UK?

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Submitted by PrecillaB on
Destination: London
I am from the Netherlands and will be moving as an 'expat spouse' along with my husband to the UK (London) as per 1 January '17. I need to give up my job here in NL. An expert here in NL advised me to contact UK/HRM Revenue & Customs and refer to the Bergemann Arrest (EC Regulation) because it seems that as I'am traveling with my partner and need to give up my home job for it, it is posible to receive some kind of unemployement benefit in the UK. Did someone hear anything about the unemployement benefit before?

Best English-speaking kindergartens in Rome?

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Submitted by Karina on
Destination: Rome

Hello! We're moving to Italy, Rome area very soon, for a few years, and I'm trying to find English-speaking kindergarten for my daughter. I have a long list of them now, and even tried to contact with few of them..But would be so nice to have any reviews, in terms of education, teachers there, and it's location. The problem is that we also want to find the apartment not so far from kindergarten, before moving.So, it would be nice to have some short- list .))

Do I need my own car in Vietnam? What's public transport in Ho Chi Minh City like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
My girlfriend and I are moving to Vietnam to teach English and we're trying to decide if it's worth saving up to buy our own car while we're there. What's the public transport like in HCMC? Are there enough options to get by without our own car?

Can I move from Saudi Arabia to Oman on employment visa?

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Submitted by avinashchitnis on
Destination: Oman
Hello I am Indian expat in Saudi Arabia, I have job offer from Oman. Can i directly go to oman on employment visa ? what will be the process for visa ? If i have to do medical test can I do it in saudi or bahrain or Qatar ? Please reply. Avinash Chitnis

Tanglin, GEMS Academy or ISS school in Singapore?

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Singapore
We'd like some advice on schools in Sinagapore for expats, for children ranging from 7 to 13. We've been suggested to look at Tanglin, GEMS Academy and ISS school. But I gather these all have waiting lists, and we want to enrol for January. Can you recommend these schools, or offer other suggestions? How hard are the entrance exams, the children have been in London schools until now, and we would ideally like to continue with a British curriculum. 

What are some good schools in Berlin for expat children from India?

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Submitted by Jisha Thomas on
Destination: Germany
We are considering to relocate to Berlin in 2017. My kids are studying under ICSE syallabus. Currently my daughter is in 6th and son is in LKG.

I understand that fees in International schools are bit high. What is the recommendation for bilingual schools? Is the quality of education is good there? How is the admission process? Approximate fees?

Is it possible to get a permanent residency in Canada at the age of 49 yrs?

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Submitted by SPC on
Destination: Canada
I am a teacher my husband is 55yrs and my son is studying at Canada. Interested to apply for a PR at Canada but the agency says my application will be unsuccessful as we are above 45yrs.Is that true? Suggest please

Any expats recently arrived in Argaka or Paphos in Cypus?

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Submitted by Argaka1 on
Destination: Cyprus
Hi, my name is Jony, my partner's name is Lalitha. We have two young boys.. Rama is four years old and Asoka is a year old. I am a British citizen and Lalitha was born in Moldova but has a Rumanian citizenship. We recently moved to Argaka in Paphos, Cyprus. I have rented a three-bedroomed house and busy furnishing it. My partner and our boys are still in Moldova and I shall fly to Moldova soon to fetch them as the house is nearly ready with all the mod cons. Once we have familiarised wth Argaka and the surrounding areas, we plan to buy a suitable house of our own.

Do we need to cancel work permit from Kenya to obtain work permit from Dubai?

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Submitted by dpgudivada on
Destination: Kenya
Dear Madam/Sir I'm from India and working in Kenya since Jan 2015 and now I got an offer from company in UAE. Do I need cancel my work permit from the previous company to obtain Work permit from UAE. Please let me know the procedure. Thanks in advance.

Employment opportunities and permanent residence in Portugal?

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Submitted by Kmm on
Destination: Portugal
Hi, I am a 33 year old single Indian lady (of Goan origin) looking at settling in Portugal, preferably, one of the cities where I can earn a comfortable salary. I am a communications manager, holding a post graduate certification. What are the job prospects for a corporate communications-related opportunity in Portugal? I want to bring my parents along with me. I don't speak the language but am open to learning it. My mother speaks Portugese fluently. I'm keen on the country because of the culture, work life balance, senior friendly infrastructure and friendly atmosphere.

Can I extend a Romanian residence permit?

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Submitted by nomadchad37 on
Destination: Bucharest
Hello, I came to Bucharest last year and started working as a volunteer at a school. I then received a temporary residence permit to live and volunteer at this school in Romania for a year. Is it possible to extend this permit under the same volunteer effort? Also, as a last resort, my contingency plan is to leave the country in order to "reset" the time. Can I go to Bulgaria or any other neighboring country to do so? I really need to know soon. Thanks in advance.

Can I apply for an Italian work Visa while in Italy?

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Submitted by wfinger on
Destination: Italy
I have defense contractor presently living near a military base in Sigonella Italy. With all the proper documentation, can he apply for a work visa while still in Italy or will he have to return to the US to apply for the Work Visa. He is there was a tourist and have only 90 days. he works on a US Naval Air Station. He will continue to work for the Navy as a contractor after the approve work Visa. Bill

Can I work in Abu Dhabi after visa ban in Qatar?

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Submitted by Sunil123 on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Hello experts. I am Sunil from Nepal. . I was terminated from my hotel in Qatar 3 months ago in indisciplinery action.I do not have any criminal records Now i am applying for a job in Abu Dhabi. So can I get a working visa in UAE? or Am i banned in UAE? Am I eligible to apply for work permit in UAE.?I will be waiting for your reply. Thank you.

Advice on moving to The Czech Republic with kids?

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Submitted by Peneapen on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hi, I've been thinking of moving to the Czech Republic. I am English with a Czech wife. My only concern at the moment is kids. I have 3 aged 12, 10 and almost 3. Any experience of anyone moving and adjusting to schools etc? They do speak Czech but schooling has all been in the uk until now. Thanks

Will I find a job in Moscow?

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Submitted by Fabio on
Destination: Russia
Hi everyone,
I'm a Tunisian and my wife is Russian. Since we have kids now, we decided to move to Russia. I use to work in the Middle East country in 5* Hotel as shift leader and I speak 5 languages. My question is, is it possible to find a similar job or at least a reception in a Hotel in St. Petersburg?
Thanks in advance!

Advice moving to Barcelona from UK?

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Submitted by andreaferns on
Destination: Barcelona
We are thinking about moving to Barcelona from the UK mainly for a warmer climate. I have many questions if anyone has the time to help. So here we go.
What are the best International schools following the UK curriculum? We have a 10 year old boy.
Best area to live that has an UK expat community but with a Spanish feel, within easy reach to the beach and city?
Any advice on renting a house? 
Advice on taking our cat and dog? 
And any other advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

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