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Hi, Does anyone know of any particular websites or forums that offer details of job vacancies within the San Francisco area? Many thanks Jess

We are relocating from the US to Sydney for a year. Our son who is 3 1/2 currently attends Montessori school here and we would like to enroll him in a similar school in Sydney starting in January. I will be working in the CBD, but havent yet settled on a place to live. Anyone have any info for us on good Montessori schools in the area, availability to get in and costs?

By when do I need to get the new mandatory ID card if I'm an expat living in Abu Dhabi?

My partner is offered a job in Brussels. He is English and therefore doesn't need to have a work permit or visa to live in Brussels. However, I am from Singapore. What kind of visa should I apply for to live in Brussels. Initially, I do not need to work although I would like to after settling down. Is there something like a partner/spouse visa available?

As i am moving to Lagos is it possible to get private tution for my daughter who is in 11th grade. I am particular about coaching center who prepares for engineering entrance exams in India.

I am investigating the possibility of going to join my husband who may start working in Dubai. What are the rules and regs about taking dogs with us??? Grateful for any information Debbie

Hey there. I'm a 23yr old single male medical professional going to work in Campsie. I'm thinking about living in the Campsie suburb which is close to work but also considering other places around Sydney. The places which I like to live in are quite simple: close to railway station, close to basic amenities and reasonably priced. Commute time which is not too long to work will be a bonus. Any suggestions please? Thank you!

Does anyone know if the process of getting the permanent residency for South Africa is any quicker/simpler if one has an EU passport? Thanks

Pardon, but what is a Padron, do I need one as a non-EU national and where do I get one?

Once I've arrived in Spain how long do I have until I need to apply for my residency permit?

Can anyone recommend a good car insurance service provider in Spain, and the amount you're likely to pay as a Briton with a 2009 Toyota Camry with foreign plates.

My wife and I, like all good Britons, have had our sights set on retirement in Spain for some time now. Typical of the cliche, we were going to sell our home here in England and move to a sunny spot on the Andalucian coast. But now, I've been reading all these horror stories about buying property in Spain and I'm not sure what to believe. Can anyone advise whether this is a good idea, and what danger to beware of.

Having been an expat before, I know that the expats out there know all the ins and outs of expat life better than any corporate relocation company. I would be most appreciative of insights on the following: 1. The best way to get family pets to Shanghai. 2. Educational opportunities for high school graduates looking at gap years or English language university programs in Shanghai 3. Best places to live in Pudong that can accommodate pets and high school kids. Thank you in advance!

I want to move to Florence and work. I don't know how to search local jobs other than job search websites like linkedin.com. How do I network with expats in Florence?

We are looking for schools in or around Edinburgh which offer classes in German for our children (age 5 and 7). Recommendations are hoghly appreciated. Many thanks in advance Ravenna

I am getting ready to send several (as many as four) employees to Dharan, Saudi Arabia. I am seeking housing for them near there, possibly Dammam or Khobar, etc. I need both temporary and permanent housing for them. They will be there for several years. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I also need to understand the associated costs. Thanks!

I got a good job offer from nigeria, the owner of company is indian and the company is giving my spouse visa too. So, is it safe to go and work?

Dear Sir,Madam, Unfortunatelly my husband lost his life in the car accident last year.He was working in one of Europian Co. but under UAE Employment contract.According to UAE Employment contract was he entitled with Labour and Life Insurance or not?What kind of benefits is the family of deceased entitled etc.?I would kindly request all information to be submitted to me accordingly. Thank you for your kind information&advices. Sincerely, M.

Hi to all. I am trying to figure out the family visit visa process and I still have one essential doubt, I hope someone will be able to help! I know the sponsor is the expat resident, however I need to know if their sponsor (their employer) needs to get involved and also sign/stamp any documents... The company is not at all enthusiastic or helpful about spouses visiting and I'd really like to do this without having to count on them. Also if anyone has recently gone through the process and could outline the steps, I'd be most grateful. Many thanks in advance

Hello, we are off to Qatar! Quite exciting, quite nerve-wracking. I will have lots of questions, and here is the first: where can we buy alchohol in Qatar? I assume can can drink alcohol at home, but perhaps not in restaurants - what is the law, and what is acceptable in practice? I can't imagine two years in the despert without a drink! Also, our stuff is on the way out to Doha - and I packed a couple of crates of wine in amongst our other stuff, is this going to be ok, or will I get arrested on arrival!? Seriously, I am now a little worried about this. Please help.

Can anyone advise how to watch British television in Russia? I haven't yet mastered the language, and BBC is an addiction anyway. I have a PC with a Windows 7 operating system.

What visa do I need to teach English in Russia - a business visa or a work visa? Can the school I find work with apply for a letter of sponsorship?