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Hello I would like to open a bank account in Dubai as I travel there a lot. However I am not a resident and therefore I don't have a visa. I would like to know if a non resident can open a bank account in Dubai. If so, which banks offer non residents accounts. Also if there is any information on the process of opening one. Thank you, Martin.

Hi, Basically, in 2 years time i want to move to New York City in Brooklyn. I am trying to convince a friend of my to live with me since it will be easier and a big help money wise. My question is what process should i do now? Also i am a web developer so do most web developer job provider sponsor? Also my last question which sites are handy for finding apartment especially in Brooklyn? Micah

hi i am taking rituximab for rheumatoid arthritis and was wondering if this is available in portugal and also how this would affect me if we moved to portugal from the uk after the brexit any info would be appreciated

Hi I own an apartment in Portugal (€100,000 worth) along with a couple of bank accounts and an ongoing mortgage on the apartment. Completed my Masters in Engineering from UK recently and wish to know if I can apply for Portugal residence or not, presently hold an India passport. If yes then what is the process. Thanks

I have got a job offer in Oman but i have old TB scar but no sickness as i have completed all medication 15 years ago. Right now my sputum and blood result shows -ve result. I can get visa or not? and also do they check every time they renew the visa ?

Hi, Just like you guys, I am also likely to relocate to jo'burg in Oct. Have a 6.5 year old girl in Standard I, CBSE-International Board (podar school). I have following questions if you can help me address: 1) availability of CBSE/ICSE board in Jo;'burg 2) Area/locality 3) I understand term begins in Jan (In india, for most CBSE schools, Jan would be mid-term ie just 3 months away from end of term). Your answers/help guidance is much appreciated. TIA.

Good afternoon, I am a EU retired person of independent means looking to move to the UK to be close to my daughter and her family. Post Brexit I know that the immigration rules have not changed in the UK in terms of freedom of movement for EU Nationals but I would like to know what do I need to do once I am in the UK to prove that I am living there now? I cannot apply for permanent residency not having lived there 5 years and I am retired so will not be working. Any help would be much appreciated.

Is it legal for India's Income Tax dept. to ask for a detailed listing of my US assets? I am a US citizen, but tax-resident in India. I submit my US taxes to the Indian authorities, which reports all income I derive from these assets. My belief is that that should be enough, since the IRS would keep an eye on my assets themselves.

Hello, I'd like to ask about the reasonable salary for a position of Quality and performance improvement expert (consultant) for MBA, Engineer and 17 years of experience. Regards, M.A

Hi, I have over 10 year working experiences and try to spend 2 year in study different field in Budapest for doing something different. Plan to bring my daughter to experience Budapest's life with me. Is it suitable for her to be in Local School? How hard for an english speaking kid to go Local School? I understand that international school is better for her to settle in, also want her to be integrated into local environment. Thanks, Misa

I have been offered OMR 1040 pm for Assistant Professor in Business Admin to work in Bakra,Oman. It includes all except air tickets and medical expenses. I would like to know the living condition and cost of living in Bakra,Oman. Is there shared accomodation and PG facility available? Is it wise to opt for shared accomodation. Also, I would like to know availability of Transport and Dining facilities for expats. I would like to get your advice on relocation and finding a reasonable accomodation (inlcuding lease terms) and transport facilities

Hello, After several years here, I will be leaving China at the end of my contract in a few months time. I estimate that the goods I want to ship out are about 5 cubic meters. I am not in a hurry to get them at the other end and want to keep costs down. So ocean freight is what I am looking for. I would appreciate suggestions of a reliable trustworthy company that does freight forwarding from China? Very importantly, it needs to be a company that knows how to deal with Chinese Customs and give me advice on what paperwork to prepare. Thank you!

Hi we are looking for a long term rental in the Torrevieja area are their any expat groups in the area? Does anyone know any good estate agents who can help us find accommodation THanks

I am a dual citizen born and raised. In the USA . Good time in my life now to transplant. Have spent a lot of time in London- even having lived there for a year. Looking for job advice. Have spent last 20 years running a small non profit child care center here. Not sure what to look into there. Any input or advice greatly appreciated

Hi There, Our family is in the process of relocating to Jeddah and we are bit concerned about kids schooling. The reason being majority of schools have already closed their admission for the term starting from this Aug/ Sep. So I am wondering what would people like in our situation can do when arriving after the admissions have been closed. Any valuable suggestions would be much appreciated.

Hi, could anyone recommend a website for Malta for properties except Zoopla and Rightmove, thanks.

Hey all I am wondering if anyone in Beijing knows if it is possible and legal to change an extended student visa in to a z working visa? (I've already graduated, but have chosen to extend my student visa longer for further 1 year studies) Reason being, I found a full time job in Beijing but made the money wasting mistake of extending my visa in China for 1 more year for language courses. Now that the company agrees to hire me on a z visa, (they will not take me as a student) is it still possible to change the newly issued student visa to a working visa and STILL attend classes?

Hi, I have been offered a job with a salary of AED20,000. I have 4 kids aged 16, 13, 9 & 6. I am not sure yet if this offer includes any education or housing allowances as things are in the early stages yet. If this is the basic salary I would be coming out with could we afford to live in Abu Dhabi? We do not need to live a lavish lifestyle, just a few home comforts and occasional treats for the kids.

I am Indian, recently moved to Lusaka. Wanted to learn musical instruments and swimming to make myself engaged with activities. Please let me know the institute name place which are genuine in teaching.

I just arrived at Jakarta 2 days ago. I got my sim card and phone credit at airport. Now I start running out of it. Somebody told me that I can buy it through a mini mart, how about you guys? Do you have any better idea?

Hi all, My partner and I are considering a move to Canada. He already has a job offer and I am looking. We are interested to know [B]the differences in work culture[/B] compared to the UK and if possible Sweden (where we live now). Is it similar to the USA- long hours, hierarchical structure, political? We both work in the tech industry, one of us in development the other in project work. I know it depends on the organisation and role but if generalisations can be made we would be grateful to hear them :) Thanks in advance!

I'm a relatively healthy disabled person, 59 years old and have a permanent stable disability income. Is it possible for me to immigrate to Vancouver, BC? Can I bring my service dog? What area outside Vancouver would be best for quite, country style living?

I have started researching the possibility of retiring abroad, and Spain is one of the countries on my list. Very unexpectedly, I will have a chance to visit Barcelona for a few days at the end of July/beginning of August 2016. Any recommendations for people to meet about retirement options? Real estate agents, expats willing to offer advice, places and neighborhoods to see? I've never been to Spain and I don't speak Spanish -- it's on my list to learn, but not in time for this trip.

How long can I reside in the Ukraine at any one time? I would like to live there permanently. Are there any restrictions? Would I need Ukraine citizenship?

Dear All,
Please help me. I need to know if it possible for a Japanese citizenship holder (originally Chinese) living in China to send 110000 USD overseas at once from his Bank of China account. Is there any daily limit? When you send money from China to overseas through Bank of China, after completing remittance do you receive any receipt from the bank which shows the remittance was successful beside of application for funds transfers (overseas)?