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Hi everyone! My partner and I are hoping to move to Norway in a couple of months, to travel around the continent in a van and make a documentary of our adventure. Question is- how much would it cost us to import our secondhand van? I read an article which dates back to 2004 which says that we don't need to do anything in particular if we plan to stay in Norway for less than a year. -Does this mean we can just enter the country via the ferry and drive off, or do we need to register somewhere still, pass some kind of test ?

How can I prepare to be a teacher in Nigeria?

I do not have any certificates, only a love for the country and the position.

Does anyone have experience with Western International School Shanghai (WISS) Would you recommend it? Pros and Cons? I have a 7 year old and a 13 year old. Coming from International School Manila. Thanks

We are an Anglophone family moving from France to Belgium (we have been in France for 7 years). We will be moving to Belgium and are looking for affordable International schools as we are self-funding. We have an 11 year old and 13 year old and it seems that the only Anglophone International schools to fit our budget are Bogaerts and International School of Flanders both in Waterloo. We hope that the children will complete their secondary education in Belgium so would be grateful for any feedback on these. I am aware that Bogaerts follows IB and ISF , A levels.

As the part of a long journey me and some of my friends are in Montreal now. Soon we will move on to Toronto. But our visitor visa will expire within 10 days. What we can do to extend it. We were planning to contact the law firm of Matthew Jeffery. Is there anyways to make this possible through the embassy. Somebody please tell me about the procedure to extend visitor visa.

Hello, Im 21 years old, male and from the midlands, UK. I have a job interview soon for a financial management company who are based in Geneva. I feel that i have a 50/50 chance of securing this job and before i go much further want to know more about moving here. I am very sociable and love going out to pubs/clubs/bars on the weekend and enjoy meeting new people and having great experiences anywhere i go. I enjoy keeping fit and going to the gym also.

Reference with news dated 26-02-2016 - "People with old tuberculosis scars can get UAE visa". It's a great news for me as well as many people suffer from the Ban from old policy and couldn't enter UAE. But I have one question regarding this issue that people who had Immigration Ban on their names because of old policy, now what will be the status of their Bans? Are their Bans removed automatically after this amendment in policy and they can apply new visa directly? or they have to apply some departments to request to remove their Bans?

Hi! My family and I are planning to move to Abu Dhabi in a few months. We have 2 small children and we are both professionals. Is it wise to pack and move to UAE? What are the best schools to send our children too and the best place to live in? Thanks.

Hello, I'm looking to move out to Melbourne or Sydney in the summer (uk) of 2017. I was wondering if a 1 to 2 year working holiday Visa would be suitable for me if I'm only planning to work barista roles and things like that. Furthermore, is it best to have a job lined up before I go, or just ensure I have enough money saved up to keep my head above water while I look when I've arrived? I'm 23, British and female.

I am 60 year old and diabetic. Currently staying with my family to assist in childcare long term but not permanent. Any advice on healthcare as I need prescription medication.

I recently got a job offer from a company located in Slough. The offer was around 85,000 pounds per year, plus bonus and health insurance and I would be moving with my wife and two small children (4 years and 4 months). As I have no clue of the cost of living in the UK or if Slough is a nice area to live (from what I read in the internet, it doesn't seem so...), I would appreciate your help on the following topics: - Where should I look for a place to live (Slough, London, surroundings...)? - Is the package that they are offering me enough to live a "relaxed" (i.e.

I get a offer from a company in Lagos Nigeria with 4000$ per month, accommodation, Car, Driver etc, my visa is all ready done, is this amount is sufficient there to survive as on internet while searching shows that lagos is very expensive. Is it a good salary.

Hi all,

I am an entrepreneur who is currently based in the UK. I've heard that it is a good time to invest in Qatar in the run up to the FIFA 2022 World Cup. But I was wondering if anyone has any first hand experience of business practics in Qatar? Are they open to working with foreigners? What is the business culture like? Is the infrastructure good or is there lots of bureaucracy?

Plese share your thoughts.

Smith

Hi there,

My husband and I are moving to Saudi Arabia from Spain as he has a job in the oil industry. I am a little apprehensive about the move but this is mainly because I am worried about losing my independence. How do women get about in Saudi Arabi if they are banned from driving? Can I use public transport or will I have to rely on my husband to take me everywhere?

Singapore has an age limit for hiring employee? What is the chances to get employment pass for expat? I am 20 years experience working as an accountant.

Hi Everyone, We will be moving soon from Egypt to Oman. Of course one of the main issues of settling in is furniture. We would like to buy from IKEA Dubai. They say they only deliver within the UAE but it can be shipped by third party freight company. We've been thinking of renting out an SUV and transporting the goods ourselves. Has anyone tried this before? Just wanted to know would this help me save on freight charges or will the SUV rental and gas money be more.

hello dear fellas. this is very important to me and i appreciate your comments so much. i am holding a permanent visa on 189 subclass. i am planning to come to australia with my wife. she has a BS in food science. i have a master in IT engineering. i would like to know our chances to get FEE Help funds from australia government. it's said on fee help booklets that PR holders are only eligble for bridging studies. is that true? what are bridging studies anyway? thank you so much for yor time.

Hi just asking lots of questions and advice about moving to Malta can anyone help?

Hi there I am currently working in the Uk as a health and Safety Advisor.I am thinking about moving to Australia with my family,would anyone know a company who would be willing to sponsor me. I curently have the Nebosh general cert and have 3 years experience. My brother lives and works in Melborne,what would be my chances of being excepted? Thanks Neil

Hi all, ld really welcome anybody's views or opinions, of any Brits who have moved to Jaipur. Been inspired by the recent tele programme about the few celebs who paid a visit there. I was quite impressed actually, never considered India but having seen the fresh food, laid back lifestyle and that all elusive sunshine, lm smitten and want to go.....maybe live there forever. Now, lm no young fresh student, lve one foot in the grave, over fifty let's say, ok, sixtyish. Not all that well off so so have to live sort of, frugally, lets say!

my dad lives in cyprus and i want to go out and live with him . what do i need todo to beable to do this and what do i need to beable to work? only after a small job in a bar . i know i will need my passport . i will have bank statements with over £10,000 in i need to apply for a resident permit as soon as i get there but i want to make sure i have all the paper work for them so wondering what do i need as proof that i will be living with my dad or any other paper work that will make me look good ? thanks

Hi, I am moving form Malaysia to Hong Kong soon with my wife and baby, getting job offer in HK. 1) Any decent and new apartment to rent, 2 bedroom, budget around 15,000 per month? Which apartment nearby tsim sha thui is better, surrounding area is fine too as i can take mrt or bus to work as long as not too far within 15-20mins. 2) Can my baby enter local HK school as I not from HK? 3) Which way best way to transfer money back to Malaysia, better rate?

Hello, I am retired. I am from the USA, but I live in Japan. I want to have a vacation condo in the Philippines. However, I am not sure if I should rent or buy a condo. Could anyone give me advice or to help me decide what I should do. I want to stay in the Philippines during winter time because I don't like the cold weather in Japan. I stayed there last winter, but it cost a lot; I paid over $1,000 USD for 16days. I was thinking that I could rent a condo, but If I buy a condo then I do not have to worry about finding a place to rent.

Hi there, I am currently a university student looking and wanting to stay in this country after graduating. What do I need to know to take the citizenship test?

Hi, I am a brand new member to ExpatArrivals and would really appreciate some advice. I'm from the UK and plan to relocate to Chicago, where my boyfriend is based. I have thoroughly researched US visa requirements and am looking for a job/company that sponsors H1B visa. I would really appreciate any advice from someone with expertise in this field, or with personal experience of my situation on the best ways to network, raise my profile and improve my chances of securing a job opportunity. My challenge is that I am only eligible for the H1B speciality visa ie.