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...

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 move from...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

When hiring, most organisations use software known as an applicant tracking system (ATS), which scans CVs, eliminates the least qualified applicants and creates a shortlist of the most suitable, all before a human has set their eyes on the applications. Fail to tailor or format your CV appropriately, and you may never hear back...

Thailand is enhancing its maternity leave policy, increasing the duration from 90 days to 98 days. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour, aims to improve benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members and better support working mothers and their families. In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime Thailand will take a deep...

Spanish mortgages follow different rules to those you may be used to in the UK or in the US. Here Mortgage Direct, a leading mortgage broker in Spain, provide answers to the frequently asked questions from expats looking to take out a Spanish mortgage. Written for Expat Network by Mortgage Direct Why not use...

Inheriting Spanish property follows very different rules and procedures to those people may be familiar with in the UK.  Here Alex Radford of My Lawyer in Spain guides you through the process. Written by Alex Radford of My Lawyer In Spain Step 1: find out whether there is a...

There’s no denying that there is something special about Spain.  Expats have been relocating to the country for years for the vibrant culture, temperate climate, long sandy beaches and low cost of living.  In fact, Spain has become such a popular haven for expats that in 2023, 15% of property sold was snapped up by...