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How much the cost of work permit and visa to UAE?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Pls, help! The employer are offer to work in Abudhabi. The need me to apply the work permit and visa by Ethad tour agency. Question is? 1. The employer should cover the cost? 2. The cost is 1450 usd and with family is 2500usd, is correct? 3. What is the right way when the employer want to recruit the expat? pls suggest! Or share your experience. Thank

How can I find a job in San Diego?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Diego, CA
Newspapers, job centres, recruitment agencies? We are coming over in April 2015 looking for interviews. I am an experienced Artworker, working on AppleMacs. How do you get a national insurance number? Do you go to the American embassy in San Diego? We want to buy or own house and put our money in an American Bank. Can you tell us if that is enough for us to stay in the country or do we have to apply for a visa as we have been told that we can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa. Will we be able to stay if I buy a house and get a job?

Who is responsible for the property inventory fee when renting property in the UK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The United Kingdom
I have recently moved to live within the United Kingdom capital - London. The city is wonderful and all that jazz but.. It turned out I wasn't fully aware of a thing or two.. I went to rent with this really polite and nice looking gentleman in Islington but just after we signed the tenancy agreement and right before I was to move in with all my belongings, possessions and etc. a so called "property inventory" was conducted and I was shown a receipt from this company www.ticktickcheck.co.uk I wasn't aware that independent adjudication is such a big deal is a must..

New to KSA and requiring Phone provider for calls to UK inc Mobile Internet Access!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi I have been offered a post in KSA at the start of the Year and having to make a decision regarding my Mobile phone, The Provider either as 'Pay As You Go' or on a 'Contract'.

Can I survive on 15,000 AED per month?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I have been offered a position in Dubaï with a basic salary of 15 000 aed / month. I am from Canada and will leave my current positon in Montreal to move to dubai next month. I am 27, have a master in data mining with 3 years of experience. Is this salary good enough for a single person? (housing is not included) Thank you!

What do I need to know when renting a place in Kuala Lumpur?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Dear Experts Me and my spouse will be relocating to Kuala Lumpur within next 2 months with a job. This will be our first time visit to KL. My office will be at 10 Jalan Munshi Abdullah. Kuala Lumpur, 50100. I am looking for a fully furnished accommodation preferably near my office in a safe and secured environment with basic amenities like transportation, shops, hospitals, utilities and etc. My budget will be between 1000 to 1500 RM / month.

What is the cost of expat life in Nigeria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
Good day to all .!! My self Abhilash from India , and i am a civil engineer. I have got a job offer from Lagos. the company will provide accommodation and transportation with local Living (N96300) +salary USD 1500 . I am planning to take my family along with me, so please let me know this salary is enough or do I have to ask for more money?

Expecting a good reply

Regards Abhilash

Looking to working in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi, I am a Kiwi and have been working in Sydney, lately I have been pretty much interested at working in Dubai. Now I would only be doing work as my family doesn't want to move there. I have been doing heaps of reading from forums like this, but just would like to ask though some basics to help me. Any good site to find employment? bad websites to avoid? How long it would take you to find employment there if you are only searching online?

Are there employment opportunities for trailing spouses in Malaysia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Hi, I'm a foreigner to Malaysia and considering a job offer for myself in an MNC in KL. An important factor for accepting the offer will be availability of job opportunities for my wife (~ 10 years training & development experience in financial services / Insurance industry).

VPN programs

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
Hey guys, Was wondering how many of you make use of VPN programs while living in Australia? I work for HMA! (HideMyAss), UK based VPN company, and we've got a lot of customers who are actively using these types of services when living abroad - to control how they're seen online, take down any geo-blockers etc. (Netflix is a big one). I personally would say that this type of service is helpful when relocating, as it doesn't force you to stop your other service subscriptions - but I don't see any posts about this type of thing. Do you guys use services like this?

Education Cost in Oman

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

I am a civil engineer with four kids from Canada. I have go job offer from a contractor with family status at a salary of 2500 O.R with accommodation, car and medical benefit for myself only. They are not offering children education and my kids are in grade 9, 8, 4 and 1. Please advise if it is feasible for me to take a move from Canada and now I am working with Government. Thanks

Can you recommend the places for countryside living in the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Netherlands
Hi my husband has been asked by his company to move to another office which is in Breda (we are currently from the UK). We would be happy to go but we have a dog and a horse. Where can I find houses with land for rent near Breda or a house with no land but has livery (horse boarding stables)nearby? Would we be better living just over the border in Belgium? We don't want to live city centre or in an apartment, would prfer to be out in the 'countryside' and also in a nice area. Many thanks Dawn

What do I need to know when making a move to San Diego?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Diego, CA
When you first arrive what are the first things to do to live in San Diego?

My wife and I are both 56. I am an artworker with 20 years experience creating digital print and my wife is a childminder.

Are there job opportunities at this age ?

What are the best schools in Houston?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Houston, TX
Hi there, We are contemplating moving to Houston from Dubai, children are 7 and 8, would like to know the TOP schools there and nice safe areas to live too.... Does anyone have any info on British school of Houston? My husband will be working in thr downtown area Any advice would be greatly appreciated X

Can you share any experiences on Steiner Waldorf secondary school in Wallonia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Belgium
Hello, We are a Brazilian family moving to Belgium from Norway in April. I am very concerned about the right school for my 12 year old son. He is a Portuguese native speaker, speaks Norwegian fluently and English very well. We intend to live in Wallonia, near Waterloo, but haven't chosen the city yet. Can anyone inform me if there are Steiner Waldorf secondary school in Wallonia? I have been writing in English to many schools but nobody answered me...

Can you recommend good primary schools in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
Dear Forum, we are going to Brussels again next Summer. My daughters then will be 2 and 4,5 years. We are likely to live in Ixelles or Etterbeek area, meaning also Woluwe St. Pierre and Watermael close corners are possible.

We will be working in Rue Jaques de Lalaing EU quarter and in Germany, so we need Creche and school if possible close to public transport.

What is more important is that we don´t like to have such a big school, as they are now in a German kindergarden with only 30 children in total! Any suggestions?

Can you recommend a nursery in the UAE where I can pay on a daily or weekly basis?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I will be coming to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for 3 weeks. I have a 3 year old and would like to enrol her in a nursery or play group that is a safe and clean environment and where she can spend the time at work and of course where I can pay daiyly or weekly.

Would really appreciate your help. She speaks both arabic and English

Where should we live in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi guys My husbands office is in Internet city. I have a 7 month old baby too. We're looking to move closer to his workplace. Any suggestions on where can we look for a 1 bhk. We need a place that is close to supermarkets, hospitals. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you. Good day.

Cambridge vs. GEMS Winchester in Abu Dhabi - Which is the better School?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi

I want to know which of these schools is better - Cambridge or GEMS Winchester ? Both have good ratings but I need info from those who have first hand experience ? I know Cambridge is good but it is quite some distance from our home. Can my children get a good standard of education at GEMS?

Thanks

Is it possible to extend a tourist visa for Portugal on arrival?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Can you extend your tourist visa once you reach Portugal ? For example: if you land in Portugal with schengan visitors visa can you apply for its extension for 3 years by paying a fee? And if yes then is that visa valid throughout Europe.. If this is a possibilty kindly tell the procedure..

Thanks Shivam

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