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I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines but I can't help but think of the life I might be giving up in my home country, Jamaica. Which parts of the Philippines are the safest? Does each house have clean drinking water & electricity available? Are faeces and urine paper and plastics handled responsibly and away from open sources of water to prevent pollution and infection? Is it easy to get a job after moving or is the job market preferential to locals? What if I learned to speak the language - will I still not be able to get the job because I'm not local?

I will soon be joining my husband in Golmud and would like to know if there is an expat community there. It's very difficult to get any information over the internet so I'd really appreciate any information at all. Thanks.

Hi, I am considering relocating to Cyprus. I am a specialist medical practitioner. What will I be the requirements to register and practice in Cyprus? Dr Pieter.

Are there any US banks/affiliates doing business in Ukraine?

Hi I am from the United Kingdom, I work offshore and am soon being sent on rotation to Saudi Arabia. I have visited Japan and now being 28 x 28 rotation I would like to move there. Any advice on how I can do this? Kind Regards Scott Johnson

I am moving to Tunisia in September 2016 with 4 of my children. The two youngest will go to the British International School but I have a problem regarding my two oldest. One of them has just completed her GCSE's and the other would be going into year 10. I have looked at a number of online options which would enable them to continue their studies through distance learning. However I am getting conflicting information as to whether this is allowed in Tunisia or whether children have to attend a school of some sort. Please could someone give me any up to date information. Thanks

Hi dear expats. Actually we are living in Abu Dhabi since many years but we're planning to move to Dubai because of our work. The work location is in Oud Metha and our kids schools is at Muhaisna (the LLFP school). I'd like to know which area is good to live in Dubai against the traffic conjunction and must be a bit quiet and located in an intermediate distance between the work (Oud Metha) and the school LLFP (Muhaisna). We are married with 3 girls of 9,7, and 4 years old. Please help. we need your advice to choose a calm place but not far and with a reasonable rent.

Please provide me trusted agency dealing with visa, marriage etc in Romania (non-EU nationality).

Hi, I am an American citizen and moving to Romania for my new job. I spoke with someone in the Romanian Embassy in the U.S. yesterday about work permits and long-stay visas, but I just wanted to triple check I had understood her correctly. As a US citizen she said I do not need a long-stay visa to enter the country, but that I go ahead and enter on my passport and then once I am in Bucharest I will go to the immigration office to apply for the work permit. Is this true and did I understand what she told me? Thanks so much for your help!

Hello all,

Could you please if you have time, confirm that this online tax calculator works correctly - that is to say, is accurate. http://thetax.nl/

Much appreciated Martyn

I'm from the Philippines and currently employed in Kuwait. I applied for jobs in New Zealand but most need NZ residency or work visa. So, my question is how can I get a work visa? How can I get sponsorship so I can work in NZ? What requirements do I need to submit? Thanks to anyone who can answer or help me.

Hi,

Looking to buy some very thinly sliced pork belly and beef. Where can I find this in Perth? The ones sold in Asian shops are all frozen and shipped from overseas.

Thanks.

Hi there,

I've been planning a move to the UK for quite a while and I finally have a job sorted and I'm looking to move to London in September. However, I'm having second thoughts following Brexit. I'm Polish and I have lots of family and friends who've moved to the UK for work. They always said great things but I've been reading that there is now a lot of bad sentiment towards the Poles in London. I heard some racists defaced a Polish community centre after the referendum. It sounds awful?

Hi there,

I'm an artist moving to Berlin for inspiration. I want to know which areas I should look for accommodation in. I'm in my 20s and my budget isn't huge so I need to find an affordable place. 

Also what are the best ways to find accommodation ? Do I look online or do I need to pay a agent to help me? I don't speak German so I wouldn't really know where to start.

Please help!

I am Alfred, currently residing in Toronto. I am getting married soon. But I am not a Canadian citizen. I just need to know, is there any legal consequences in the marriage of people of different nationalities? Also, I need to know about getting Canadian citizenship. Should I consult any law firms like Max Berger Professional Law Corporation, Toronto to get Canadian citizenship?

We are looking to move to Malta with a 7 year old boy. We plan to rent a property at first. My husband wants to work. He currently works for a local water authority, but is prepared to do anything from driving taxis, buses etc. I would like to work part-time when settled. Is there any advice you could give us please?

Hi! I am a 29 year old Indian girl and I have recently gotten an offer from an Educational Institute. They are offering me 4000 AED with no accommodation and transportation facility. Can I save money with this salary and live a good life in Dubai? How much will accommodation cost in Dubai? As I am a single girl will I get a home to rent there easily?

MY wife is 8 months pregnant, and suddenly my business trip has been fixed. Her due date is in August, so I will be taking her with me.Since baby will be born in Australia What are the docs needed for the baby to get back to India along with mother? What are the minimum necessary docs for an infant to travel in general? In that case, what about baby's status in Australia? Will the immigration authorities at Australian airport let the baby (born in Australia) go out of the country without any documentation? Appreciate any guidance on this topic

I'm offered a secretarial position with 15000 AED salary, which equals 4000$. I'm offered medical insurance and housing. Is this salary enough to survive, enjoy life (moderately), and save (for my return to my country)? What can I do with such a salary?

I am moving to HCM in late July. I am looking for a D1 apartment complex with a pool and preferably a steam room too. Any suggestions on buildings to target with my enquiries?

Hi, I am on short term 60 days work permit to France, can I get a long term 1 year work permit while I am already here on short term work permit?

I have been offered a package of 80,000 Euros + Insurance + Pension. Is this a good salary to consider?

It's great that I found this forum where I can get help on making the decision to move to Dublin with family. I am based out of India and moving to Dublin in a couple of months. It's a permanent move and therefore I would like advice on following items:

1. I would like to know how much my net take-home salary will be after tax?

2. Can I save on tax if I am the only earning member in the family?

I will be applying for a working visa (residence). Do you have any recommendation about health insurance? Any recommendations about accommodation? Thanks.

Hi there, I am now working in Hong Kong for a Swiss company but I am also required to travel often to Shanghai and work at the office in Shanghai. Currently I have a Hong Kong work permit. If I have to work for at least 180 days in Shanghai and I would need to have a China work permit, does it mean that I have to move and live in Shanghai so that I could get the China work permit or Z-visa? Also, is it possible to have Hong Kong work permit and China work permit simultaneously? I appreciate your answer. Thanks!

Hi there,

I'm due to start my MA programme in London in September. I'm from Spain and some of my funding is coming from the Erasmus+ Masters Loans Scheme which is supported by the EU. Will I still be eligable or will I need to put my plans on hold? How will Brexit effect students from the EU?

Is anyone in the same situation? I'm panicking. I've worked long and hard and it's my dream to study in London.

Please help.