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international relocation

How To Ensure A Smooth Transition To Your New Home

Relocating within the same country is a challenging time in anyone’s life. Relocating to a completely new country or continent is on a whole other level. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for your move abroad to make the process smoother and to mitigate any risks. Written exclusively for Expat…

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retirement abroad

Motivations And Concerns When Planning Retirement Abroad

Expat Network has carried out a survey into the plans of those considering retiring abroad as well as the experiences of those who have already retired abroad.  What are the main motivations for their decision to retire abroad, how are they financing it and what do they plan to do about property? One in three…

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visa online

How To Apply For A Visa Online

Applying for a visa to travel to many countries can be done online, but this can involve completion of complex forms and an error can lead to applications being delayed or rejected.  Written for e-Visa.co.uk Today travel abroad is popular for a range of reasons and whether it is for business or pleasure it is…

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expat divorce

Worldwide Expat Divorce And Family Law

Divorce rates among expats are high and when this happens in a foreign country it can be even more difficult to handle. One decision that has to be made is which legal framework should apply.  Samara Iqbal of Aramas Law explains the issues that need to be considered when making the decision. Written exclusively for…

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language learning

Language Learning: The Ultimate Checklist for the Best Results

Learning a new language is something that can benefit you in many ways. Thanks to modern technology, more and more people are broadening their horizons by learning a new language. This ability to learn a new language online means you can now enhance your skills and knowledge, benefit from self-improvements, and even look at getting…

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Paul Immigrations Reviews

Paul Immigrations Reviews: Apply For Singapore Permanent Residence

Singapore with its tropical climate, dynamic multicultural environment is one of the leading financial centres in the world.  It attracts many people to live, work and invest there and each year around 30,000 people receive Permanent Residence and there are around 530,000 living there with PR status out of a total population of 5.7 million….

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health insurance

Top Tips For Arranging Expat Health Insurance

One of the biggest concerns that many expats have when moving overseas relates to healthcare insurance and the quality and availability of medical provisions in their host country. While the healthcare available in the west is generally well developed and up to a high standard, this may not necessarily be the case in locations overseas and the…

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home abroad

Five Ways to Settle into Your Home Abroad

Moving abroad is an exciting opportunity and the first few weeks can be very important as you settle into a very different lifestyle.  Here are five tips to help you to settle in and ensure the long-term success of your move abroad. Written for Expat Network by British Corner Shop   The time has come…

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Complete Checklist For Moving

The Complete Checklist For Moving Across The States

According to the latest statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 14% of the population of roughly 40 million people move in between states at least once a year. People move for a number of reasons – housing, jobs, and family. Being aware of migration patterns before moving out of state can give you a…

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Brexit checklist

A Post-Brexit Checklist for Expats

For a long time now, travelling between Europe and the UK has been relatively pain-free. With Brexit on the horizon though, it’s time to start thinking about how it may affect your travel plans, and so here is our post-Brexit checklist for expats! This article was written for Expat Network by Gordon Delaney, Regional Head…

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