National Library Service For Blind And Print Disabled US Citizens Abroad
If you are a United States citizen living abroad who has a temporary or permanent visual impairment, low vision, a physical disability that prevents you from holding a book, or another print disability, you may be eligible for a free program from the Library of Congress. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Donna Koh, Overseas...
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...
Move From A Paper Tax Return To Online Submission
If you’re new to submitting Self Assessment tax returns, it pays to know that there are three ways of filing. Firstly, you can submit via the HMRC site and receive instant acknowledgement post-submission. You can also use commercial software to do this for you. Or, you can send a paper tax return to HMRC in...
New Regional Visas To require A Three Year Stay Before Permanent Residence
The Government has introduced legislation for Australia’s new Skilled Regional Visa options, which will require migrants to work for three years in regional areas before becoming eligible to apply for permanent residence. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 18 April, 2019 Currently, migrants can directly apply for permanent residence in regional areas through the Subclass 187...
Election Promises For Cheaper And More Accessible Parent Visas
Parent visas, which allow parents to join their permanently resident child or children to join them in Australia are in great demand but they have been subject to long wait times and high costs. This is now an issue getting attention in Australian politics. Interstaff set out the current political developments. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff...
Wealth Management For Expats
As an expat you are often in your best-earning years while overseas, so you need to make sure you are saving and investing tax-efficiently and getting good advice from people who understand your residence and tax situation. Here are some issues to consider. Residence Residence is a key issue when determining whether you are...
Prenups Should Be The Way Forward For Expats
While family law may not be top of the UK legislative agenda, Emma Collins, partner and head of Weightmans’ private client team, argues that prenups have an increasingly crucial part to play in divorce proceedings as we enter a post-Brexit world. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Emma Collins, Partner at Weightmans Like so...
Leaving UAE – Top Tips Before You Go
Moving countries can be difficult, there’s a lot to consider before making your next international move. We’ve listed some of our top tips for making leaving the UAE easier for you. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Crown Relocations Accommodation Find out when your old contract ends, it’s important to know when you are going...
What To Expect From The Expat Lifestyle In Spain
The most popular holiday and retirement destination for many British over the last several decades and that is not likely to change. What are the attractions of living and retiring to Spain. There are believed to be more than one million Britons living in Spain permanently, and more British pensioners in Spain than in any...
Nine In Ten Expats Feel Isolated
This World Mental Health Day, new research from AXA – Global Healthcare suggests that many expats have struggled with life overseas. The research reveals that almost nine in ten (87%) expats have felt isolated during their time abroad, with half (48%) of those saying that missing friends and family was the primary reason. Written for...
10 Tips For Freshmen Students Abroad
It is the dream of every ambitious student to travel the world, study in the best colleges on the planet, and compete with the best of the best brains from all over the world. Such education opportunities are rare to find, so one must make the most of them when they come knocking. Written exclusively...
Do Expats Need Private Health Insurance?
When living or working abroad one of the major issues to be addressed is how to access good quality healthcare. In many countries you can access the state healthcare system if you are a resident of that country, but there may be conditions before you qualify. Whenever you travel abroad you need to consider how...