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Survival strategies for new Costa del Sol expat arrivals

Survival strategies for new Costa del Sol expat arrivals
The vast majority of Brit expats living in Spain’s Costa del Sol will have holidayed in the region before choosing the region as their home from home, giving them at least some idea what to expect when they're permanent residents. In spite of a recent negative survey result, it’s clear Spain’s multinational expat community loves its...

Saving face could help you save your Asian relocation

Saving face could help you save your Asian relocation
Most international expat professionals realise their working lives will see drastic changes in style, especially if they’re relocating to countries in Asia. Working cross-culturally may sound as though sticking to the rules is the answer to getting on rather than just getting by, but difference and diversity can catch even the most...

Macron to push for French rather than English in Brussels

Macron to push for French rather than English in Brussels
President Macron is hoping the use of English at EU meetings can be replaced by French once the UK leaves the European Union. British expats living and working in Brussels in EU-associated positions have had it easy as regards language, with English truly the world’s premier tongue. The Brussels bubble used to use French in its...

Expats in China undecided about Chinese green card

Expats in China undecided about Chinese green card
Almost a year ago, the Chinese authorities implemented their version of the USA’s Green Card, aimed at recruiting more overseas talent. Over the past few years, China’s popularity as an expat hub has soared, with entrepreneurs and expats looking to garner funds for start-ups flocking to the country’s massive cities. Seeing a chance...

UK and EU expat rights form part of new Brexit agreement

UK and EU expat rights form part of new Brexit agreement
Brexit transition terms have been agreed between David Davis and Michel Barnier during talks, although several issues remain unresolved. Breaking news on 19th March suggests a large part of the proposed Brexit agreement covering the transition period has been agreed between the two negotiators. Remaining issues include the Northern...

Worlds mega wealthy leaving the UK in droves

Worlds mega wealthy leaving the UK in droves
In spite of an impressive increase in their numbers, the super-rich are deserting the UK in droves. A newly-published wealth report has revealed the UK’s elite population of extremely wealthy individuals are giving up on Britain and moving to more tax-friendly climes. The qualification for super-rich status stands at £50 million or...

Pros and cons of relocating to Nigeria

Pros and cons of relocating to Nigeria
One thing’s for certain, not many expat professionals are queuing for the chance of relocation to Nigeria! The majority of expats who’ve been inveigled into accepting a posting to Nigeria do so under hefty financial encouragement or career duress, with their families dragging along by necessity. Banking and the oil and gas sector...

Debunking the online myths about Thailand

Debunking the online myths about Thailand
Many would-be expat retirees believe they can find out all they need to know about their preferred destination by a simple search, but how do they determine between the few sites which tell it like it is and the myriads which tell it like it decidedly isn’t? Taking Thailand as an example, many guides rave about its pristine beaches but...

Dutch healthcare sector desperate to fill 130000 jobs

Dutch healthcare sector desperate to fill 130000 jobs
Vacancies in the Dutch healthcare sector are slated to keep rising, with around 130,000 jobs needing filling during 2018. Figures from the Netherlands’ Employee Insurance Agency indicate there’s a serious shortage of applicants for jobs in the Dutch healthcare sector, with limited staff numbers affecting services slated to worsen...

Brit expats in Spain to lose validity of UK driving licenses post Brexit

Brit expats in Spain to lose validity of UK driving licenses post Brexit
British expats who manage to stay in Spain post-Brexit will be forced to get a Spanish driving licences as their British licenses will no longer be valid. According to EU officials, British driving licenses as well as vehicle registration documentation will no longer be valid, leaving British drivers without Spanish licenses banned from...