July 2018 Emigrate News Archive
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Chinese mafia take over favourite Cambodian beach town
Expats who’ve made the Cambodian beach town of Sihanoukville their home are being driven out by a Chinese invasion.
Once a haven for international expatriates for its laid-back lifestyle, inexpensive living costs, beautiful beaches and traditional culture, Sihanoukville is now a nightmare of casinos, rampant construction, high-rise...
UAE to launch long term visas to attract top talent expats
The UAE is about to launch 10-year visas for expat professionals and investors in order to attract top talent and international cash.
In a recent announcement, the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship confirmed its board has given the go for a plan implementing all cabinet decisions affecting visas made over the past two...
Spain in a nutshell for British retirees
Spain is still one of the most attractive destinations for retirees, in spite of possible post-Brexit problems as regards healthcare and pension payments.
Need to knows for potential British expats planning to settle in the country include the cost of living and, crucially, the standard and cost of healthcare once the European Health Card...
UK expats angry over Barclaycard cut off
British expats with Barclaycards will see their accounts closed if they can’t provide an authorised British address.
Barclaycard holders with overseas addresses in all but 11 overseas locations have been hit by the sudden change in the credit card giant’s terms and conditions. They have until August 6 to inform the bank of their UK...
Brexit select committee urges EU to officially protect UK expat rights
Britain’s Brexit select committee has called on EU leaders to protect the rights of the one million UK citizens living in EU member states. \r\n\r\nAs Britain edges closer to a no-deal Brexit and UK expats in EU countries become even more afraid, Brexit select committee MPs are urging Brussels to ensure a public commitment to an estimated...
Dutch universities and companies furious over slashed 30 per cent rule
The Dutch government’s cut of three years from the eight-year 30 per cent tax-free rule for expats is now being trashed by universities and academic institutes as well as major companies.
The 30 per cent rule has attracted a large number of expat experts to the Netherlands, with many deciding against jobs offered in other European...
Beijing outlaws Chinglish and provides multilingual emergency expat hotline
Following its promise to deal with ‘Chinglish’ road signs and suchlike, China is planning a multilingual emergency services hotline in English.
If expats needed proof that English is the world’ second language, they need look no further than Beijing’s attempt to make life easier for its 140,000 expatriates. The city’s latest...
Vietnam now popular with adventurous expatriates
In recent years, Vietnam has become a favourite destination for expatriates fascinated by all things Asian.
Formerly known only for its devastating war and the poverty of its peoples, Vietnam has now shrugged off its troubled past and is becoming one of Southeast Asia’s expat favourites. With its great weather, refreshingly low cost of...
Top talent expats encouraged to apply for Chinese green card visa
Beijing’s launch of its new ‘green card’ style elite visa for high-talent expat professionals is expected to attract the brightest and best to the Chinese capital.
Applications from expats already living in China can be submitted between 23rd July and 31st, one of the only two slots available this year. First adopted in 2016, the...
Avoiding HMRC after relocating to Europe post Brexit
Professionals in the financial sector planning to move to Europe pre-Brexit should do their legal best to avoid the long arm of HRMC.
Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs is on the watch for financial experts moving to European cities from London City. Wealth planners and accountants are now reporting widespread confusion over UK tax...
Oz losing its place as expat favourite
If you’re an expat professionals considering emigrating to Australia, you may be in the minority nowadays.
New statistics announced by Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton reveal immigration numbers are at a ten-year low after falling by 10 per cent compared with last year’s total. Since the minister took office, annual...
French PM moves to attract more Brit financiers to Paris
A raft of new incentives aimed at attracting expat investors as well as financiers to Paris has been announced by the French prime minister.
French PM Edouard Philippe has announced new measures aimed at persuading financial firms and investors to choose Paris as their post-Brexit headquarters. Amongst the incentives are a new...
The truth about relocating to Russia
Relocating to Russia isn’t exactly at the top of most expats’ to-do lists, but are preconceptions of the vast country based on facts or fake news?
One way or another, arriving to work in Moscow alters the perceptions expats may well have about the country and its people within a very short time. Once the shock of the prevailing...
UAE expat parents shocked by list of underperforming schools
A list of seriously underperforming schools in the UAE was published last Monday by the UAE’s Ministry of Education.
No less than 47 UAE international private schools have now been banned from enrolling Emirati youngsters after a list of failing educational institutions was published by the UAE’s Ministry of Education. Horrified...
Expat protests grow over Netherlands 30 per cent tax break cut
As expat dissention over the Dutch government’s shock 30 per cent ruling rumbles on, the reality of its effect on expatriates’ financial affairs is becoming clearer.
As previously noted, the expat-specific 30 per cent ruling means the same percentage of salaries are untaxed, resulting in those benefiting having a higher actual...
Making longterm friends as an expat in Beijing
One of the most important tasks for newly-arrived expats is making new friends within the established expat community.
Beijing has soared in popularity as an expat destination over the past few years and is now a hub for startups, entrepreneurs and successful expat professionals. However, life isn’t supposed to be all about work, with...
Is Cairo an alternative to Dubai for expat professional startups
If you’re dreaming of going it alone and starting your own business in the GCC region, what’s the best option?
For those with enough get-up-and-go and a viable business plan, the GCC appeals for many reasons, but bureaucracy and start-up costs vary a great deal between the region’s major hubs of Dubai, Kuwait, Riyadh, Bahrain, Abu...
UAE expats encouraged to look after their mental health
The modern-day fast-paced, competitive environment experienced by expats on overseas assignments often results in mental health problems.
The initial challenges of relocation to an unfamiliar country with a totally different culture all raise the risk of mental health problems, especially when compounded by an unfamiliar workplace and...
Long stay expats concerned over review of Dutch language requirements
Much to the relief of a good number of expats in the Netherlands, the Dutch government is now planning to overhaul their Dutch language requirements.
At the present time, new expat arrivals aiming at permanent residency are forced to search out Dutch language and other relevant courses in order to pass the Inburguringsexamen examination...
Netherlands expat demographic shifts from temporary to long stay
Expats in the Netherlands are now planning to stay indefinitely and live like the locals.
The Netherlands’ explosion of popularity amongst expats from most corners of the world has resulted in a good number deciding to stay long-term. At first, the small country was besieged by highly-skilled expats looking to find a niche to occupy,...
British students save fortunes by heading to overseas universities
Increasing numbers of British students are rejecting the massive cost of a UK degree and heading overseas to gain essential qualifications.
It’s not just the cost of a university education in the UK which is fuelling an exodus of students, it’s the thought of being forced to borrow to cover exorbitant tuition fees and pay interest on...
