Top resources for expats planning and moving overseas

Life after a Foreign Divorce

Where there has been a divorce in another country, there are many reasons why spouses may need to apply to the courts in England and Wales. Jenny Arnold, senior associate solicitor at JMW Solicitors, sets out the approach of the courts to a foreign divorce. The doors of the English and…

Top Things To Consider When Moving To Hong Kong

In 2014, I moved to Hong Kong from Boston, Massachusetts. While I had lived in several Chinese cities before, Hong Kong felt categorically different. After six years living here, I am looking forward to obtaining my permanent residency card next year, and keeping Hong Kong an integral part of my existence for the rest…

Top Tips For Moving Abroad As An Expat

Life as an expat has both advantages and disadvantages and it is not always easy to adapt to a life that is very different from what you are used to back at home. But before you jump on the plane to leave your home country, there are a few things you definitely should know about…

The Best Places To Live The Expat Life

Did you know that there are approximately nine million American expats currently living the expat life around the world? The desire to live abroad has never been greater but taking the leap can often feel overwhelming and scary. Do you want to live somewhere with other English speakers or a more…

7 Things Veterans Need To Know Before Moving Abroad

It can already be challenging enough to transition back to civilian life from active duty, but the prospect gets even more daunting for veterans moving abroad with family after retiring from service. Here we look at the benefits and the things you need to consider. You need to consider a lot…

Four Things Brexit Has Changed For Britons In The EU

After four and a half years of uncertainty, negotiations and false starts since the 2016 Brexit referendum, the UK has now fully left the EU. A trade deal agreed at the eleventh hour offered very little time for people and businesses to digest how things will work for Britons in the EU from 2021. …

Essential Documents You Need When Travelling Abroad

There are many reasons for traveling abroad. If you are a business person, business travel is essential in building strong relationships with stakeholders around the world. You could also be a student enrolled in a foreign institution, or just visiting a friend or family. Perhaps the most exciting, you could be taking a vacation…

How Will COVID-19 Change World Travel

The pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives, but how will COVID-19 change world travel? Costs will increase – what are the drivers of this? Covid-19 stealthily sneaked into the world like a bomb, it killed millions of people, and more people were infected. The virus suddenly became…

House Moves For Expats: How Do You Make It Work?

An international move can be an intimidating prospect as well as an exciting time. Moving your life and belongings to another country is a challenge but here are some tips to help to make sure the move goes smoothly. As an expat, a house move can be one of the most wonderful things you can…

Social Media Can Prevent Approval Of Your Overseas Based Mortgage

According to Simon Conn, the overseas mortgage specialist, an increasing number of lenders and insurers are using online activity, including social media posts and profiles, to help them judge the suitability of applicants. So your social media profile can impact your credit rating and potential overseas based mortgage. Written by Simon Conn of Simon Conn Overseas…