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Where can I get info on expat life in Jo'burg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hello, my name's Christina, originally from Egypt. I'm going to move to Johannesburg next January, i have too many questions. First of all, is it safe to live there?? i'm very concerned about this!it's my first time to leave Egypt. My husband has been working there for 3 month and i'll join him with my little girl, she's 2 years old. Where to live? my husband's work is in Gallo more so we want a good suburb near there. Also i need to know areas with nurseries for my daughter? What is the reasonable price to rent a 2 bedrooms apartment? Thank you :)

Would it be possible to live in Australia for 6 months without working?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
Hi my husband and myself are looking to come to Australia for about 6 months, it is something I have wanted to do for many years, can someone tell me if it would be something that could be done, we would let our property in uk and rent in Australia, I am 52 and qualified nurse my husband is a carpenter and plasterer ( I wouldn't be working) he could do odd jobs to pay for every day living. Please can you just be honest is it a possibility or is it impossible! Many Thanks Dawn xxxx

Can family enter Qatar straight away??

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi My partner has just been offered a job at as a physiotherapist in Doha. Is it possible for me and our son to enter the country with him ? We will be married before we leave, but I've come across sites which say the family has to wait until the family residence visa comes through before we can follow. Is it possible for us to enter on a visit visa and get family resident processed while we're there? Would love some advice, panicking slightly!!

Life in Raslaffan, Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hey there.i am considering taking up an Expat offer that will find my wife and I based in Raslaffan, Qatar. Can anyone give me a heads up about life in Raslaffan? Is there much Expat activity happening there, or would we have to commute to Doha to eat/ shop/ play in our spare time? Is there enough happening to keep my wife occupied during the day when I am at work? Would really appreciate some information, as all I have been able find is info on Doha.

Any idea where I can send my teenage son for music lessons in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates

Hi. I'm new in Dubai and looking to enroll my son in guitar lessons. he was already having lessons before we moved. Does anyone know a good school and/or teacher? Suggestions would really be appreciated.

Can someone apply for my visit visa to Doha on my behalf?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hello,Me and my husband are moving to doha from India in decemeber.He has got a work visa and his employer has told him that I can only move after 6-8 weeks of his arrival(when he gets his residence permit).My question is can my another relative living in doha can apply for my Visit Visa?Will that be ok?

I did not get my UAE visa yet...should I exit the country?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates

Hello, My employer has started working on my work visa and it has been more than 21 days now. I have an American citizenship and I know that I have to leave the country within 30 days of entry. Do I have to exit the country even though my employer has already started working on my visa?

Moving partner and pets to Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

I have been offered a role with my current company in Qatar and am discussing with my partner at the moment. We have 2 main concerns/questions so any help would be useful. 1. We are not married, is this an issue when obtaining a visa for my partner to join me in Qatar. She would be looking for work once arrived? 2. We have 2 cats, is it possible to bring them with us, do people have cats as pets in Qatar and is vet care good? Thanks James

Study Abroad - Cork with dependents

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Starting January 2015 my boyfriend is studying abroad at UCC for the Spring. We currently live together and have a 2 year old daughter. His program gives him the option to take dependents and/or companions. He has proper paperwork to show that he has been accepted to attend UCC and although he put our daughter and I as dependents it doesn't state our names. We booked our round trip tickets before they are overly expensive, but now I'm worried we won't be allowed to stay for more than the 90 days given to tourists because we don't have visas.

Can a non-resident UK national open a sipp in the UK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: London
I've been living in Australia for over 10 years, on home duties. I've paid (and am only one payment from completing) enough NI contributions for UK pension eligibility. My enquiry is back-to-front! I would like to build a pension fund in the UK while based overseas. I have accessible funds in the UK and am at a loss as to how to best put them to work there. I've wondering about starting a sipp. As a non-resident UK national, can I open a UK sipp with funds in a UK bank account? Would I do better move the funds offshore (eg Isle of Man of Channel Islands)?

salary per month for single person in Joburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg

Hi, I would like to know a decent per month salary for a single person working in Johannesburg, south africa. I am thinking to shift there and what I have been offered is around 10000rand per month after all tax deduction. Also accomodation, medical insurance, car and the fuel would be provided by the company. Also I am vegetarian so is the food easily available for people like me. Also this is specific to software industry basically self service domain

Average cost for apartment rental in Reggio di Calabria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
I'm doing research for an employee of my company that will be living and working for 6 months in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. I have tried finding the average price for a 1 bedroom apartment, but I have had no success. Does anyone have this information, or the average price for a 1 bedroom apartment in a nearby city? Thank you.

Advise Job offer in Doha

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
i all, I just recieved an offer from a University in Qatar for non academic job. I'm actually working in France for an IT company and the University offer me Head of Department position. Please let me know your advice regarding the detail of this offer: - Contract duration: Renewable 1 year - Grade: 3 - Total Monthly package 28.600QR including: 16000 basic salary/housing: 2500/ transport: 1500/ Management allowance 2000/ work type allowance 5600/ telephone 1000 - 1 ticket in economic class for each member of my famility and ones a year - Vacation: 45 days - End of service 1 month sala

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