Europe is rated the best destination for those looking to progress their career abroad and benefit from great working conditions. According to new data released from the latest Expat Explorer survey from HSBC, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Austria and the UK are among the top ten countries for a successful expat career. For the second...

Expat Network has produced a new guide especially for those who are thinking of relocating to Spain. Your Guide To Living In Spain focuses on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move to Spain. Download, free of charge, here… It’s a country rich in heritage with beautiful scenery, bustling cities,...

If you’re thinking of moving abroad post-Brexit, a new tool helps you calculate exactly how long it will take to learn the local language, and how much it will cost. The thought of leaving the UK is certainly appealing to many – it has been widely reported that there have been record numbers of people...

With international hubs and futuristic architecture to be found in places like Doha, Qatar is an exciting place for expats looking for an intercultural experience. Cigna Global, specialists in expat healthcare, have put together this list of four things you should know before your move to Qatar to help make your transition as smooth as...

Expats should make sure they have the correct insurance cover in place – preferably before moving overseas. So, our new Insurance section explores the cover you will need in terms of travel, life, income replacement and death-in-service insurance. Visit our new Insurance section here: International private medical insurance is also a must-have to make sure you...

Increasing numbers of people are living and working abroad either permanently or temporarily and, at present, the vast majority of those who have existing life insurance are unlikely to retain their coverage as they do so. The different levels of risk associated with living in different countries makes it impossible for life insurance policies aimed...

International health insurance and travel insurance have some similarities in the sense that they both usually cover you for medical expenses abroad. However, there are also some important differences between the two. Travel insurance policies typically cover medical treatment if you fall ill abroad or have an accident while travelling. They usually will not cover...

The answer is, you may not. But Iain Yule reckons that most British expats will at some stage, if not throughout their time abroad, find offshore banking useful in a number of ways. First and foremost is the potentially huge tax saving you can make by placing your savings offshore. To take the example of...

A poll has revealed the foods people living abroad miss the most from back home – and home-cooked classics and national dishes are nowhere to be seen. For expats and immigrants, it’s the cupboard fillers and takeaway guilty pleasures they miss the most. The survey, conducted by London removals and shipping firm Kiwi Movers shows...

Expats generally have the right to transfer their pension abroad into a qualifying scheme.  For some, the benefits of doing so are manifold.  However, there are risks, and it’s fair to say that you need to tread very carefully when considering all your options. By James McLeod, Head of Pensions at chartered financial planners AES...

The sunny climes and speedy administration of Cyprus have long made it a favourite port of call for investors and businesses looking to expand into Europe. With one of the lowest rates of corporation tax in Europe at 12.5%, equal treatment for offshore companies, its low capital requirement for starting a business and a strong...

Singapore is ranked the best place for expats for the second year in a row, in a new survey. Expats in Singapore enjoy some of the world’s best financial rewards and career opportunities, while benefiting from an excellent quality of life and a safe, family-friendly environment, found HSBC’s Expat Explorer country league table. More...