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How do I find a rental apartment in Rome?

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Submitted by il postino on
Destination: Rome
I am English man seeking advice on living in Rome. I will be visiting shortly to look around the city and practise my basic Italian. Can anyone advise me on the process of letting or sharing accommodation, the names of any reliable lettings companies and in general what is it like to live permanently in Rome. Your advice would be very much appreciated. Paul.

What should I know about running a business in India?

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Submitted by indiav on
Destination: India
Hi there, I'm new to this forum and just looking for some friendly advice or even just chat. I'm a Londoner and looking to leave the rat race behind. I love Kerala and Kochi and giving serious thought to moving there and starting up my own business. Are there any expats here with experience of running their own businesses and how they started up? Also interested in finding out what expat community there is in Kochi. I want to make friends with local Indian people too but it's always good to have a mix. Anyone interested in chatting would be greatly appreciated!

What is the best school for Indian students in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by shatrujitsingh on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hi, I am Indian and about to shift to Johannesburg with Family (My Wife and Daughter) somewhere in Oct-Nov. My Daughter would be 4.5 years old by then. Can somebody in this forum help me with little idea about following: 1) Is there is any Indian school with CBSE/ ICSE curriculum 2) which are the good schools available 3) which are the schools where generally Kids of Indian family goes? I checked in few schools only catholic students are allowed 4) which are the areas where most of the Indian communities stay?

Can I get some information regarding Block Visa Application Procedure in Kuwait?

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Submitted by Geo Kim on
Destination: Kuwait
Hello! Sooner or later, I'm going to visit Kuwait for establishing a company. We're going to join a plant construction as a subcontractor through that company. I'm scheduling the project but I don't have any idea regarding Block Visa Application. Though we have many experiences in Saudi Arabia, UAE. It's our first time in Kuwait. Can I expect someone who can provide me any information and advice regarding Block Visa? My inquries are as below: 1. Usually, how many days will it take from application to approval for Block Visa?

How do I get an invitation visa for the USA?

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Submitted by mayanndelapasion on
Destination: The USA
hello I'm ann.,I'm a filipino but im working here in taiwan...i just want to asking because i have a sponsor going to usa but we both now how to do she want to send a invitation visa for me only for 2 to 3 months is that possible if im here in taiwan???i hope someone can answer my question thanks god bless

If I have PR in Belgium - Can I move to the Czech Republic?

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Submitted by santu1021 on
Destination: Belgium
Dear, I am from Indian Nationality , currently living with family and working in Belgium since 2009. Me and my wife we both are holding Belgium Permanent Residence. If I want work in Czech Republic, Do I need work permit? or Can I work without work-permit, using Belgium residence card ? How does Belgium Permanent residence will help in Czech Republic ? Thank You, Santhosh

Is there anyone in Montequinto, Seville who would be able to answer any questions we may have?

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Submitted by iamjan67 on
Destination: Seville
My partner and I are moving to Seville in September this year from the U.K. We belong to a house sitters club so need a small cheap flat for inbetween sits, and so that we have an address for the required residency permits etc. I am am EFL teacher so will be looking for a position in a nearby language school. My partner is a driver so will need some assistance getting the paperwork sorted for his licence and our car registration. We are both at beginners level Spanish, so might need a reputable gestor...in short we will need a lot of help getting started!! Is anyone prepared to offer advice?

Are jobs easy to come by in Kyrgyzstan ?

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Submitted by Tareq on
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Hi All , I wanna to move with my family from UAE to Kyrgyzstan , I'm originally from Egypt my wife from Kyrgyzstan and we have daughter , we decided moving to Kyrgyzstan because the very expensive Life here in UAE that we can't save at all plus very difficult routine everyday and the most important part is my wife that she have problem in her head and her health going down every month , we tried to find another job with good salary to move on but for 2 year nothing happen so we can't stay here any more .

Will my child be able to attend public school in Vancouver? Can anyone provide recommendation?

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Submitted by SheriM on
Destination: Vancouver
Hi, My family and I will be moving to Vancouver for one year starting July 2017 as my husband has to complete a one year fellowship program at UBC hospitals. We have two children who will be 6 and 11 by then. As his salary will be very low and I don't know if I will manage to find work ( social media/digital marketing), we want to place them into a good public school for that year. Both my children are attending a public school here in London and are doing exceptionally well. I just wanted to know will it be difficult to find them places in a good public school for that year?

Can UK citizens get free healthcare in Malta?

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Submitted by carmad62malky on
Destination: Malta
hi am 68yrs old and my daughter and family are moving to malta in 2017. As me and my wife have no more family living in uk we would like to move with them. We have been uk residents for 68 yrs and on a uk state pension but i cannot get a straight forward answerfor my questions. (1)we have visited malta on holiday a few times and have our health card but as i have a few health problems would i get free health care from a non private hospital or would i have to take out private.(2) As i have a few exsisting medical conditions would i have to pay for prescription medication.

How do I get a copy of my Foreign Expat Cancellation Letter?

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Submitted by logan on
Destination: Beijing
I am in Beijing and my employer won't give me a copy of it. He has threatened to make up lies to keep me from working in China or Beijing ever again. I don't know what to do or how to stop him. The school he works at has people working on a student visa...the school doesn't report the proper income to pay the correct taxes. Also no one at the school has the proper degree ot certifications. The principal has a Bachelor degree in Business. If I tell the Chinese Foreign Expat Bureau will they do something to help me...? PLEASE HELP ME...I AM SCARED TO DEATH...

Volunteer Work in Brussels?

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Submitted by hironstacey on
Destination: Belgium
Hello I am looking for some information regarding the opportunities to work in Belgium (Brussels).. Preferably on a part-time basis from September to Decemeber. I will be staying in Uccle I am a qualified teacher from South Africa.I have heard about volunteer work, but not sure what this entails. Visa requirements for a work permit will be difficult to get for a short period of time with no definite/guaranteed work. Can anyone help with coaching/english tutoring/anything else in that line of work? Stacey.

Canada: Where do I start?

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Submitted by deadlydiego on
Destination: Canada

Hi I am interested in re-locating permanently to Canada and I am not sure where I start with this process. I currently work as an Senior Electrical Designer working on a large scale project for a company providing vessels for the government. My partner is a Senior Teaching Assistant. Is there any work within these sectors which allow us to consider immigration to Canada? Any help in where to start the process of looking into moving there would be greatly appreciated. Regards Marc

Getting a citizenship in Argentina by having a baby there?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Argentina
Hello, I am from the U.S. I recently moved to Bolivia and married here, and my wife and i would like to live in Argentina. She is pregnant so we would also like to have our baby there. i heard that if two folks from another country have a baby in Argentina they can get citizenship right away and skip any temporary residency paperwork .Is this true and can give me a briefing on the process of applying? Thank You.

How can I find a job in Australia?

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Submitted by jenseleg on
Destination: Melbourne
My husband and I are looking to relocate from California to Melbourne. My husband has been a firefighter for 17 years. I am a social worker, I have a Masters Degree in Social Work. What is the best way for us to search for jobs in Melbourne? I have looked online thus far. Are their helpful job hunting sites for expats? Thanks in advance!

Advice about residency in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Jinksy Ferry on
Destination: Cyprus
Ok, my wife and I have had an apartment in Cyprus for 4 years now. We have decided it is time to say adios to the uk. I have been self employed for 24 years and a couple of months consultancy work in uk every so often will support us in Cyprus so we neither want to work in Cyprus or are actually retired and these seem to be the only two options regarding residency I.e. a-e working or f, retired. We are a bit confused about what to do. We have our residency interview in 4 weeks but in the meantime would appreciate any advice. Also, health insurance, what do we need?

Newcomers events for expats in Cyprus?

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Submitted by finnsayce on
Destination: Cyprus
Hi, I have several friends that have moved to Munich recently, and were very fortunate that there was an event soon after they arrived which was specifically for newcomers to the city. This included stalls for schools, English speaking lawyers, accountants, and pretty much everything else they needed to help get set up. Is there anything similar to this anywhere in Cyprus over the summer? Thanks!

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