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Czech Republic sees vast increase in British expats since Brexit referendum
The surprising, some say shocking, results of the Brexit referendum has seen a huge increase in the numbers of British expats in the Czech Republic.
Numbers of British expat professionals living and working in the Czech Republic since the result of the Brexit referendum was announced have risen by around 33 per cent, with the totals of...
British expats in Wuhan furious as UK delays their repatriation
In spite of British expat anger about international media coverage of Wuhan’s efforts to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, Brits are even more angry at the lack of any official efforts to get them out.
Expats living and working in the city as well as academic visitors from British universities have been calling for repatriation since...
Will the EU still chase top talent UK expats after Brexit?
British would-be expats now have a brief period in which they can still emigrate freely to one of the European Union’s 27 states using the Bloc’s free movement legislation.
The transition period starts next week and will continue until the end of this year at the earliest, with a possibility of a further extension or the threat of a...
Expat travellers urged to check post-Brexit legal requirements
Although at present it seems likely that free movement between the UK and EU member states will continue until the end of this year, would-be expat travellers should double-check on important aspects of the planned move.
One of the most important aspects of planning to either travel or emigrate within the EU is healthcare. Formerly, all...
Visas for expatriates considering long-stay residence in Thailand
If you’re still considering Thailand as a semi-permanent base, you should make sure to choose the correct visa for your lifestyle.
Recently, much has been seen on social media about the many revisions to long-established routines for getting and retaining the correct visa to live, work or retire in Thailand. Unfortunately, the following...
Relocating expats will love the Japanese city of Yokohama
If you’re heading for a reassignment in Yokohama, you’re in luck!
The Japanese city of Yokohama is just a short journey from Tokyo itself, but enjoys a totally different vibe from that of its mega-city neighbour. Situated along the coastline of Tokyo Bay and now Japan’s second largest city as regards population numbers, it was the...
Hong Kong upscale expat rental prices see dramatic fall
Hong Kong luxury rental costs have crashed by 30 per cent due to continuing instability.
For expat professionals on decent salaries who’re determined to stay on in Hong Kong no matter what, now's the time to upgrade to an upscale rental at a bargain price. The island’s luxury property market has undergone a dramatic correction, as...
New expat help centre opens in Prague
Following the lead of other European capitals, Prague has now opened a new Expat Centre to help incomers adapt to their new lives.
The new facility offers information, educational courses and contacts and is aimed at entrepreneurs, qualified expat professionals and students arriving from overseas. According to a representative from the...
Expats join in Thailand’s efforts to go green
To the relief of the vast majority of its Western expat residents as well as Thais, Thailand is finally getting to grips with going green.
Maybe the still ongoing air pollution scandal was the motivation for such a welcome change in attitude by its government, but the country’s efforts to improve its environment are being welcomed...
Affordability now crucial for choosing an expat retirement destination
Wherever you’re living right now and wherever you’re planning to live as an expat retiree, affordability is the number one criterion - unless you’re American!
For the vast majority of expats looking to spend their retirement years outside the home country, one of the major reasons is to stretch Social Security payments, savings and...
