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Hi There, We are taking part in a charity drive from London to Mongolia and have been involved in a pretty bad crash just outside of Gallipoli. All three of us are ok but the car got hit on the side by a bus going 100+kph and we are pretty sure it is totaled. We are all from Australia and the car is registered in the UK. I guess we are just seeking suggestions or assistance regarding import taxes etc if the car is not drivable, otherwise ways in which we can get it out of the country as to avoid paying hefty import taxes?

We are family with 4 kids, ages 15 yr boy, 14,yr girl, 9 and 4 yr boys. we have lived away for the last 16 years working and travelling, We have no idea about schools in Cork, Our eldest son, sails and loves rugby and football, our daughter who is 13 now, love ballet and sports, hockey, volley and swimming!

Hey everyone! Although my partner and I are UK passport holders, we haven't lived in the UK for a number of years, preferring instead to live up to six months at a time in different places across the world. This time, we're thinking of Slovenia, probably Ljubljana, although we're open to other suggestions of course!

My wife has taken a job with PMU in Al Khobar and I will be joining her initially as a 'house husband''. I am however, amongst other things, a project manager and will be leaving a senior role within the British government to join her. My question is, how difficult is it to find employment once you are in country? I'm also very concerned about the requirement for a degree against 30 years work experience, ie UK employment philosophy against the USA employment 'every job must have a degree' philosophy.

Hi I've been coming to China for years under business visas, I was staying about 30 days...each time, today I would like to bring my wife and 2 kids with me for a couple of years , what visa is to be requested for kids, I don't mind getting a 1Y business visa for my wife and I...but for kids? I have 1 two Year old and1 8 Year old... Best, L.

Hi I am an HR professional from Pakistan having almost 5 years of experience. I am planning to move to Dubai and have been applying to jobs from my home country. I just want to know whether my home country experience will be considered or not. Also as I am residing in Pakistan, will the recruiters take this into consideration to call me for an interview. I am comfortable giving an online interview but I am afraid the recruiters won't consider me once they see that I am not based in UAE right now. any help or suggestion will be highly appreciated. Many thanks and regards, Nauman Ali khan

With a 60000HKD salary a month what taxes can I expect to pay yearly as single person with no family?

Hello, I am an American expat new to Dammam looking to meet other western/United States expats in the area. I am a lecturer and researcher at Dammam University. I would appreciate any suggestions on where to meet others and what the social scene is like in Dammam, Khobar and Jubail. Thanks

Hi there,

I have a potential job offer in Abu Dhabi.

What is it like to work for IAT Abu Dhabi? Work hours? Benefits? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hello all I am currently in Glasgow, Scotland, will move to Guangzhou In Sep, probably will settle down there. I am looking for female friends who also want to pursue their career in GZ. So we can share a flat in Guangzhou center district area :) and explore Guangzhou city together ;) PS: I lived in Guangzhou for quite a while before. Please drop me a msg if u r interested.

I have Resident Visa of UAE as Ops Manager, my wife who had a visa of house wife is she eligible to get visa on arriaval at oman?

I arrived recently (3 weeks back) in Australia. I am currently looking for a job. Am i eligible for Centerlink NewStart allowance? Or is there a waiting period (like i have to be in Australia for 6 months then only i can apply for Newstart allowance). I am in NSW.

Hi, I am considering a move and, while looking through a lot of information, I can't seem to find advice on how to find somewhere to live initially. When applying for a visa, do you need somewhere to have somewhere to live/stay or is your current address all that is needed? And when you arrive in the USA, do you need to have a permantent address or is a temporary address enough to get you started? (be it a hotel, with family/friends etc)

Hi, I got processed a visit visa. I decided not to go ahead with it. I did not take it to Saudi Consulate in my country. Is it necessary to be informed to MOFA for cancelling it. If not done so is there any problem??

Salam and Ramadan kareem! I'm on a work permit here in Oman. My wife was with me on family/relative visit visa until last month and she exited on 28-Jun-2014. Now she wants to join me back for another 3 months. Can I process the same visa again? If not is there an alternative. Please help me out!

Can anyone recommend a good football club and swimming club for my twins aged 7 to attend?

How much money would I expect to pay for utility bills each month on a 3/4 bed villa?

Hi there, Some years ago I was offered and accepted an attractive job in Oman, but somewhere between the description and TOR's that for the job I had applied for and the contract I was subsequently offered, the TOR's were altered, most notably once I was in country with residency and work permits issued the salary was reduced by approximately 40%. Not being aware of Oman's favorable labor laws, and with the possibility of not being free to leave in the case of raising a dispute, I left the country without giving notice to my employer.

Dear Friends I am an Indian received offer of SAR 11000/month(all inclusive plus return tickets to family plus health and medical insurance plus children education allowance as per actuals) from renowned company based in Jubail-Saudi Arabia. Please help me weather this amount is sufficient to live and save in Jubail. Regards Anurag

Hi! We have managed to get our permanent visa .My husband is moving in alone to Adelaide in the month of Aug 2014 .We as a family plan to join him once he settles in .Few questions 1. what are the key items he should carry with him ? 1.Which is the best suburb to stay in once he lands ? As it is his first time and he is anxious and nervous do we book a hotel/service apartment and then scout around for a place .Pls advise as we would like to work within a shoe string budget . 2.What is the cost of renting a 1 bedroom studio apartment in Adelaide ? 3.Can we open a migrant banking account?

Hello, I am a British citizen thinking of staying in Miami for a while, for around 6 months as i have been there before and love it! I have been researching Miami and i believe i can stay in Miami for up to 90 days through the Visa waiver programme. But i have been looking at renting an apartment and it seems hard to find somewhere to rent for just 3 months! I would preferably like to go to Miami for 6 months or more and get a job but i need some clarification, do i need to be sponsored by a employer before i can get a working visa?

What kind of programs and systems are in place at the International Schools for expat workers who have school aged dependants with special ed needs?

Hi I have been a retirement village manager for 22 years in the Uk, Anyone know who would sponsor me. Thanks Tina.

Hi sir,
What are the requirements to bring my wife to Oman with me? 

I only have a working visa. How do I applu visa for my wife? What is the procedure?