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job opportunities

Lack Of Job Opportunities Stopping Brits Moving Aboard

Many are open to the idea of moving to work abroad, but a survey by Crown Relocations looked at what quality of lifers are looking for when they move abroad and where they look for the support that they need when making the move. International employers need to create job opportunities to motivate Brits...

most expensive countries for expats

Which Are The Most Expensive Countries For Expatriates?

Looking at which are the most expensive countries for expatriates, the ECA International annual MyExpatriate Market Pay report surveys the cost of benefits, salaries and tax treatments in countries around the world in order to assist companies with benchmarking their expatriate packages when relocating staff. Benefits include the allowance to cover essential costs such as...

dependent visas

Trend In Dependent Visas Generally Positive But Not In All Markets

Dependent visas allow spouses and family members to travel for the purpose of accompanying a family member with a corresponding visa type. Fragomen’s research shows a generally positive trend in many countries but sees a constriction in some countries.   Fragomen, the leading immigration law firm, has published research on the workings of immigration systems...

Travel tips

Travel Tips For Expats

It’s no secret that expats are on the road a lot. It’s also no secret that all of this travel can often hurt an expat’s wallet in the long run. It’s for that reason that we’ve put together this article with some travel tips for expats to help you save time and money. Written exclusively...

currency exchange

How To Save Money On Currency Exchange

International payments expose you to exchange rates and getting the best rate can save you money. Specialists Currency Fair explain the impact of exchange rates and how much you can save. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Currency Fair Nobody likes getting short-changed, especially when the sums involved are significant. Before making your international...

Medicare

Becoming A US Citizen? What You Should Know About Medicare

Medicare provides many benefits to those over 65, but what is your eligibility as an expat or a new U.S. citizen to Medicare.  Danielle Kunkle Roberts of Boomer Benefits sets out the rules and how to join Medicare as well as the costs of doing so. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Danielle Kunkle Roberts...

failure

Help A Study Into Expat Assignment Failure

Lili Castille approached us to promote her study looking into the factors that impact on adjusting to a new culture and the causes expat assignee failure.  This is an opportunity to share your experience as an expat to help this study.  Here she sets out the background. Hello! I’m Lili Castille, a multicultural polyglot and...

nhs

Living Abroad – Can I Get Free NHS Healthcare When Visiting The UK?

One of our members who lives in The Philippines asked whether they could still access the services of the NHS as a British passport holder.  I have been living and working outside the UK for a number of years but plan to visit family in the UK and wanted to know whether I can make use...

millennials

Emigrating Is The New Norm For Millennials

Nearly two thirds of Millennials want to move abroad, and nearly half expect to move multiple times according to a study by Crown Relocations.  Improving quality of life tops the list of reasons for moving abroad and pragmatic issues top the list of concerns over emotional ones An increasing number of UK millennials are considering leaving the UK...

domestic politics

Expats In The UK Are Worried About Domestic Politics

Research conducted by Axa – Global Healthcare in the UK, France, UAE, Canada, China and Hong Kong shows that with Brexit looming expats living in the UK are more nervous about domestic politics than those in other major international countries.   Written for Expat Network by Axa – Global Healthcare New research reveals that...

health insurance

How Do You Secure Affordable Health Insurance?

Health insurance is getting costlier every year around the world as medical costs continue to rise. Finding healthcare that won’t cost an arm and a leg is at the forefront of many people’s minds, but experience has taught us that the cheapest plan is often too good to be true. Today, Pacific Prime explains what...

property market

UK Property Market Held Back By Brexit

The UK property market is being held back by the uncertainties over Brexit with London and the South East particularly impacted, but what is the picture around the country and what are the prospects going forward. The latest report from Nationwide shows that UK property market remains subdued with the political turmoil and uncertainties...