A major new piece of research* undertaken by AXA Global Healthcare, in which 543 HR Decision Makers were surveyed, has highlighted changes in international working and global mobility, with the main beneficiary being the assignees themselves and the lifestyle ambitions of expat employees. The World of Work research, an in-depth view...

The UK has now left the EU and any Brits moving to Spain no longer have the right to remain in Spain and enjoy the same rights to healthcare and other benefits as they did while the UK was a member of the EU.  What are the new rules and can you still live...

The corporate world has suffered the most through the COVID-19 pandemic, right from when the first case was reported in 2019. In-person conferences have since been canceled, international travel halted, and the resulting economic recession has crippled businesses worldwide. 2021 brings hope to the travel industry, and international trade for that matter, as COVID...

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...

  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. ...

Brexit has meant many UK citizens living in the EU have seen the forced closure of their UK bank accounts. But this is likely to be just the beginning – EU pensions and investments could be next.   Financial services – 6.9% of the UK economy in 2019, do not form...

The year 2021 is already here. Thanks to the scientific efforts to develop a vaccine, it seems that we are on track to being able to return to what we consider normal. Although it will be some time until the entire world can enjoy all its normal activities, many are ready to start traveling...

Brexit has meant many UK citizens living in the EU have seen the forced closure of their UK bank accounts. But this is likely to be just the beginning – expat pensions and investments could be next.   Financial services – 6.9% of the UK economy in 2019, do not form...

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...

A survey of expats has explored the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on expat family health and well-being. It investigates how expats managed both their own and their children’s health and well-being during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns and reveals that 60% are rethinking whether they want to continue living abroad. The...

The Expat City Ranking 2020 Top 10 is dominated by Spanish destinations with Valencia top, Alicante runner-up and Malaga and Madrid also in the top ten.  With Lisbon coming in third in the ranking the Iberian Peninsula shows its clear attractions. All five cities see some of their best results in...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. It’s how the song goes, but is it reality? Family meals, tree decorations, presents, travel, the smell of hot chocolate and cinnamon, at first seem magical and wonderful. All of these enchanting things take time and preparation. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Marina Tricard...