May 2019 Emigrate News Archive
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What to do with your holiday allowance as an expat in the Netherlands
For new expat arrivals in the Netherlands, the concept of holiday allowances may seem strange but very welcome as it allows seeing more of the country without raiding their savings.
With every welcome windfall comes a dilemma – what to do with the extra cash. Fortunately for working expatriates who’ve received this blessing, there’s...
Italy offers expat tax relief of up to 90 per cent
Italy is offering as much as 90 per cent tax relief in order to encourage expat professionals to relocate.
Italy’s special tax regime for incoming expat professionals has now been given a welcome makeover including increasing tax exemptions from 50 per cent to either 70 per cent or as much as 90 per cent for the first five years. In...
Portugal still a favourite with British expat retirees
For elderly Brits, retirement nowadays is a far cry from a bungalow in Brighton, as the entire world truly is their oyster.
One all-time favourite is still high on the list for British retirees looking to enjoy their retirement day by day is Portugal. Many would-be expat retirees start by buying a holiday home in the Algarve, getting used...
Where are the best world cities for vegan expatriates?
If you’re a committed foodie, the cuisine of your chosen expat haven is a big part of your decision.
Very few expats make the major mistake of moving to a country with a totally unsuitable cuisine, choosing either a destination where world cuisine is easily available or a land with foods they already enjoy. The worldwide popularity of...
Pros and cons of owning a car as an expat in Singapore
Even for Singaporean nationals, owning a car can be a stressful experience, but for expats it’s even trickier.
At first, new arrivals in Singapore cope easily with the city-state’s public transport network, but there comes a time when owning a car is the best solution for weekend travel and shopping trips. It’s a big step for...
US banks outlaw employee post-Brexit commuting from London
It’s bad news for employees of US banks in London who’d hoped to commute weekly from their homes to the banks’ new overseas headquarters.
US banks who’ve relocated their London headquarters to European Union cities due to Brexit are now stating their will not pay for former London staff to commute on a weekly basis, The decision...
How do expats see their lives in New Zealand?
For the vast majority of expats, life’s never perfect but the pros outweigh the cons.
For expats, many of whom are from the UK, life in New Zealand isn’t perfect, but it beats the one they left in their home countries. For a good few, reasons why they chose the country included English as its official language, high liveability...
Expats looking for top salaries and packages should head to Asia
For would-be expats determined to make an Asian country their new home, Japan is tops for pay and expat packages as well as having one of the world’s most fascinating cultural histories.
Every travelling expat knows Hong Kong and Singapore give the most bangs for your buck as regards lifestyle and entertainment, but finding that expat...
Survey identifies best countries for expat digital experts
The global contest for the brightest and best IT talents has been ongoing for several years now.
A recent survey stated the obvious as regards digital expats’ willingness to migrate almost anywhere for career opportunities, but also nailed down the two somewhat predictable destinations heading up their Top Ten listing. The poll involved...
Shortages and increased demand reasons for Singapore rental rises
Property rental charges are still rising in Singapore.
Just when expat professionals though their rents couldn’t possibly rise any further, a survey has shown the general direction is still upwards due to increased demand as expats arrive or renew their contracts. Condos all across the popular city state have increased by 2.4 per cent...
BVI residents start campaign against new expat regularisation rules
In a surprising update on the BVI’s expat regularisation initiative, concerned citizens are hitting social media to persuade lawmakers to vote against the new law.
Local residents in the British Virgin Islands have formed a protest group against the new law and are using social media to urge lawmakers to vote it out. A committee has...
Saudi Green Card visas will encourage expat entrepreneurs
The new Saudi Green Card visa will allow expat entrepreneurs to come clean and develop their startups.
Would-be expat entrepreneurs who see Saudi Arabia as the perfect place for their talents can now live and work in the kingdom without having take formal employment as well. The newly announced Green Card-style residency visa removes the...
Shanghai still unveiling new initiatives to attract entrepreneurial expats
Shanghai is still doing its best to attract foreign entrepreneurs.
Due to its goal of becoming the world’s main hub for technology and science over the next ten years, Shanghai is still unveiling tempting measures in order to attract expats with killer start-up ideas. For the past four years, expatriate students graduating from Chinese...
Editor of Chiang Mai expat magazine tells the truth about pollution
In an article published by The Nation English language newspaper, the owner and editor of Chiang Mai’s much-loved City Life magazine tells it like it is about pollution in the city.
Pim Kemasingki is known for her love of her city and for the magazine itself, a long-time statement of her work in sharing that love with both expats and...
Expats cross borders twice daily to work in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a favourite with expat professionals, but it’s too small and too expensive to hold all of them!
One of the world’s tiniest countries, Luxembourg is a major EU player, with its World Heritage Site capital city one of the bloc’s three capitals as well as the home of the European Court of Justice. As such, it’s an expat...
How to make your emigration go with a swing
Wherever your emigration destination is in the world, checking with those who’ve already done it saves time and money.
It’s true to say that expats from the same home country tend to get together as a community, no matter where they’re located on the world map. Perhaps because it gives an easy introduction to a new culture and way...
Study shows Thailand toxic smog linked to increased respiratory disease and death
According to a medical report, Thailand’s northern regions are now hotspots for major respiratory diseases including asthma and lung cancer.
For several decades, Thailand’s northern provinces have been a refuge for expat retirees looking for the comforts of year-round hot weather combined with a reasonably inexpensive cost of living....
Would be expat retirees wondering how to fill their time
One question would-be expat retirees seldom ask themselves is ‘what shall I do all day’? Making the transition from a busy working life, regular social occasions, family meetups and celebrations, shopping trips and all the day-to-day tasks which need to be done to the reality of retirement can be a tough call, especially in a new culture...
Ford China replacing expat executives with locals
If your expertise is in the automotive sector and you’re looking to emigrate to China, a job with Ford China is now out of reach.
China may well be Ford’s second largest market, but its local Asian sales suffered a huge decline last year after decades of growth. As a result, the automaker’s Chinese hub laid off 20,000 workers in...
American expats looking to unseat Brits as Portugal’s favourite foreigners
As British and European would-be expats head for Latin and Central American retirement destinations, USA pensioners are finding Portugal suits their needs.
Portugal has long been the retirement destination of choice for British expat pensioners, with the Algarve and Lisbon the top favourites. With the Brexit scenario still undecided and...
Applying for Medicare as an expat or new US citizen
If you’re looking to retire to the USA and take citizenship, you’ll need to know about applying for Medicare.
Up to a million immigrants head for the USA every year, all hoping to become USA citizens in spite of the long wait due to the huge number of applications. Some get lucky and only wait for six months or so, but others are in...
Finding the perfect expat professional job using surveys
The ‘perfect job’ usually only exists in expat imaginations, but careful study of the numerous annual surveys can get you as close to your dream as is possible.
For the majority of expat professionals, a move overseas can kick-start a stalled career and offer inspiration as to where will best suit your next few years’ ambitions....
