November 2017 Emigrate News Archive
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Deciding which type of expat you are before you choose a location
Before you take the plunge into expat life, it’s a good idea to decide which type on expat you are!
Expats come in many shapes, sizes and ages, and their motivations for leaving their home country are equally varied.
A recent survey attempted to categorise the various types of expats by using their most important reasons for getting up...
Brit expats warned about USA weather and wildlife hazards
Britishers heading to the US for a new job need to realise the vast country isn’t the UK writ large as regards weather and wildlife.
The UK is one of the safest countries in the world as regards threats from weather events and dangerous wildlife, but the USA’s severe weather conditions and potentially deadly wildlife may take some...
Articles to pack when relocating to Japan
If you’re lucky enough to be relocating to Japan and are intending to travel light and restock with essentials once you’re there, what should you pack?
Japan is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, and is absolutely nothing like the land of your birth, wherever that may be! Contrary to many expat surveys’ opinions, food...
Expats heading to Saudi can trust local banks
With warnings about fraudulent expat investment schemes, failing banks and online financial scams hitting the news weekly, what are would-be expats to do to safeguard their hard-earned cash?
The good news for relocating expats heading to Saudi Arabia is that the kingdom has one of the lowest rates of bank fraud on the planet. The...
Has Trump wrecked your chances of a USA H1B visa
The Trump administration’s reforming of immigration laws may have denied would-be expats the chance to work in the USA.
Over the past year, US lawmakers have allowed a number of changes to the country’s immigration laws in addition to banning expats from certain countries suspected of being hotbeds for terrorists.
Concerns have been...
UK expat retirees urged to consider all aspects of pension freedoms
Would-be expats considering taking advantage of the so-called’ pension freedoms’ are urged to evaluate their choices carefully.
A report by the Pension Institute think-tank should make interesting reading for Britons approaching retirement and considering emigrating to warmer climes with lower costs of living. The study scrutinised the...
Brit expats in Germany meet to discuss their ongoing plight
A group of long-stay UK expat professionals living and working in Germany met recently to discuss their serious concerns over both Brexit negotiating teams’ lack of understanding of their situation.
Statistics show some 100,000 British expats are at present living and working in Germany, all of whom are totally confused as to the...
Expats in Spain warned over unregistered IFAs after collapse of advisory firm
The recent collapse of unregistered Alicante-based Continental Wealth Management in which a high number of expats lost their capital is the tip of a world-wide so-called investment scandal containing untold numbers of similar disasters waiting to happen to expats who’ve trusted an illegal advisor.
It’s a sad truth that wherever there...
How to land a good job in Singapore
Singapore’s reputation as a wealthy, emerging financial hub is now well and truly on the world map, giving expats looking to work in the city state a choice of ways to increase their earnings.
Professional expats looking for opportunities to make money and advance their careers could do a lot worse than head straight for Singapore....
Survey shows Beijing best in world for expat tech start ups
A study by Texas-based Expert Market has revealed Beijing’s Zhongguancun hub as the best place on the planet for talented techies.
China’s answer to Silicon Valley pushed Berlin down to second place, whilst the San Francisco tech hub could only scrape third place in the listings. Early-stage funding and Bejing’s affordable cost of...
Vietnamese culture and opportunities attracting Western expats
Would-be expats looking to experience a major lifestyle change are increasingly choosing Vietnam.
Southeast Asia is becoming a popular escape route for Westerners looking for an alternative to the growing political and economic chaos in their home countries. Getting to grips with a totally unfamiliar culture is a challenge, as is the...
Expat entrepreneurs having problems getting Saudi business licenses
Expat entrepreneurs wanting to set up businesses in Saudi Arabia are being stymied by Saudi laws regarding business licences.
Many expatriate businessmen wishing to establish a company in Saudi Arabia are frustrated by laws preventing them from obtaining the necessary paperwork without first finding a Saudi sponsor. It’s virtually...
Choosing your expat destination based on the local cuisine
Would-be expats who simply love their food have a great choice of favourite destinations, some of which are amazingly inexpensive.
Local cuisines may well be the first consideration for committed foodies when compiling a list of favourite overseas expat destinations. Given that one man’s meat is another man’s poison, the huge variety...
Relocation to UAE may wreck expat marriages
Would-be expat professionals have traditionally flocked to the UAE for its luxury lifestyle, high salaries and promotion prospects, but statistics show the relocation may trigger divorce.
Expatriate divorce rates in Dubai surged by 25 per cent in 2014, a year which saw an average of four divorces every day. Referring to divorce in...
Expats and pensioners in Europe facing loss of valuable tax breaks
Expats living and working in the Netherlands and Portugal have been enjoying valuable tax breaks on their earnings, but tax system shake-ups in both countries may mean the end of the perks.
At present, expats working in the Netherlands and Dutch expats overseas are able to earn at least 33 per cent of their salaries tax free, provided they...
Expat relocation to Indonesia
Indonesia’s meteoric rise to the status of one of the world’s largest emerging markets has prompted strong interest from foreign professionals seeking opportunities in Jakarta.
Indonesia’s growing economy has made its capital city a hub for foreign professionals and international companies seeking to benefit from its fruitful jobs...
Are expats' dreams of a friendly community dependent on personal wealth
The dream of retiring overseas isn’t confined to any one nationality, with the world’s expat communities as diverse as its members' home countries.
Becoming an expat is no longer just for the few whose jobs include relocation, with moving overseas now seen as an everyday occurrence. Reasons for the move are as diverse as the...
Immigration requirements for legally living and working overseas
The key to a successful life as an expat is to make sure your chosen country’s immigration rules coincide with your own expectations as regards lifestyle.
Whether you’re migrating for reasons of work, retiring or planning to start your own business overseas, you’ll need to come to grips with unfamiliar visa rules and regulations....
Essential considerations before retiring overseas
Retiring overseas is now a realisable dream for many but, dependent on your chosen location, getting there successfully will involve considering a number of practicalities before you depart.
Knowing before you go is essential if you’re thinking of retiring abroad, and Google isn’t always your friend. Enticing descriptions of glorious...
Which way now as Bitcoin hits unheard of heights
After strong trading over the past few days, the Bitcoin virtual currency has hit an all time high, with even higher prices forecast.
Japanese, South Korean and USA traders are being held responsible for Bitcoin’s record high of $6,307. 73, with many expecting more increases but a few warning the trend may have a short lifespan....
Adventurous expats choosing amazing Asia
Asian destinations are racing up the popularity ladder for expats looking for an exciting new experience, whether it’s for work or retirement.
Warmer weather, exotic surroundings, ancient cultures and better work-life balances are all there for the taking in Asia. From interesting and rewarding jobs in fast-developing economies through...
Expats in Qatar concerned over possible military action by Arab nations
Concerns are being raised amongst expats working in Qatar regarding the possibility of military action by the five Gulf States due to the continuing standoff in the diplomatic embargo.
The Qatar Amir has warned the five Arab nations involved in the ongoing diplomatic dispute not to begin military action against the emirate. Should this...
