expat network

Why eSIMs Are A Game-Changer For Expats: Stay Connected Across Borders

For expats, staying connected across borders has always been a challenge. Juggling SIM cards, managing roaming charges, and ensuring consistent coverage are just a few of the hurdles involved in maintaining reliable communication while living abroad. However, technological advancements have introduced a revolutionary solution: eSIMs. These embedded SIM cards are redefining how expats stay connected...

More Private Hospitals In Thailand Leaving The National Scheme

Over the past decade, the number of private hospitals affiliated with the Social Security Fund (SSF) has plummeted from 123 to just 93. This decline is attributed to inadequate payments for treating patients with serious health conditions. In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime Thailand explore what’s behind this trend, and how expats can...

The New Spanish Property Boom: An Exclusive Interview With Richard Hart, Founder Of Medland Spain

Richard Hart, the founder and managing director of Medland Spain, shares his insights into the booming Spanish real estate market, the impact of Brexit on UK buyers, and the future of Spanish property investments along the Mediterranean coast. “UK buyers are more active than in recent years in Spain,” Richard Hart observes with optimism. As...

How Do I Choose The Right Health Insurance Provider As An Expat, And Should I Use A Broker?

Choosing the right healthcare insurance policy can make a real difference to how successfully you start your journey abroad – or whether you start it at all. For expats, it’s as important as picking the right country: health insurance varies depending on many factors (location, lifestyle, family size, etc.), and individual needs differ – students,...

Dubai’s Booming Medical Tourism Industry

Dubai is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for medical tourism. In 2023 alone, the emirate welcomed over 691,000 health tourists who collectively spent more than AED 1 billion (approximately USD $280 million) on medical treatments. This impressive growth signals a wealth of opportunities not only for those seeking medical care but also for professionals...

costa

Where in Spain? Which Costa Really Is The Best?

Spain remains the most popular destination for Northern Europeans to move to in Europe whether to work or retire.  The Costas are the most popular destinations, but what are the advantages of each?     Written exclusively for Expat Network by Sarah Gomez of the Costa Blanca Property Portal www.Javea.Properties When would-be expats decide to...

Retiring Abroad, Some Insurance Advice

The freedom to retire means no longer having to work every day and having the ability to travel at leisure. It also means you can sell your house and spend your senior years living in a foreign country, taking in new experiences and meeting new people; but as romantic as retiring abroad sounds, there are insurance considerations that...

International Health Insurance

Which Are The Best International Health Insurance Providers

Identifying which international health insurance provider will give the right options for you and any family is essential when moving abroad. There are some excellent options from which to choose and many are very affordable, especially when compared to options in the US. But which international health insurance companies are the best fit for you?...

international CV

How Do CVs Differ From Country To Country?

When it comes to CVs, there’s no universal template. Depending on the country in which you’re applying for jobs, there may be differing standards for what to include on your CV and what should be left out. If you’re looking to relocate to a different country, your CV may need to be rewritten. Here are the...

A Guide To Visas To Work In Spain

More than just wanting to visit a different country, more and more people are wanting to truly immerse themselves in a new place. Whether it be due to warmer climate, better work conditions, higher quality of life, or family and friends. But to really move to and live in another country, a basic need for...

Retirement In Spain – 8 Key Steps To Take Before And After Your Move

Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to living there. Here, we look at 8 key steps to take before and after your move. It may take more advance planning and bureaucracy since UK nationals lost EU freedom of movement, but the reward...

I Haven’t Filed A U.S. Tax Return In Years. What’s The Risk?

Many Americans living abroad have proclaimed, “I’m so glad I don’t have to file U.S. taxes anymore.” Sadly, many of them get high fives! The taxation of Americans abroad is complex, requiring guidance from someone other than your dad. Many Americans do have U.S. reporting obligations and some penalty exposure. Learn more because the only...