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Expats hit by increase in UK passport postal applications
As part of a Home Office campaign to shift the cost of UK passport processing to users rather than having it partially subsidised from tax revenues, the charge for a postal application is set to soar. The move is expected to hit hard on British expats as well as citizens living outside the London area, with the fee increase being passed...
Malaysia becoming country of choice for Chinese retirees
Always popular with retirees from Western countries, Malaysia is now the destination of choice for hordes of Chinese retirees. The significant increase in the numbers of Chinese expatriates choosing Malaysia as their retirement destination is believed to be as much the result of real estate investment opportunities as it is for the...
New Zealand tempts expat teachers with hefty relocation grants
New Zealand’s relocation grant for experienced teachers is proving a massive incentive. A new initiative aimed at encouraging applications from international expat teachers and Kiwi teachers working overseas is being received with enthusiasm by the teachers themselves and by recruitment companies. Relocation grants of $5,000 can be...
Advice to new expats about online financial scammers
If you’re planning to emigrate, you’ll probable be relying on at least one online bank, but you’ll need to be alert against the ever-increasing lists of online banking scams. Banking online, buying via your credit or debit card and contacting your bank by email is commonplace amongst expats the world over, but online businesses...
Scandinavia versus New Zealand as expat hubs
How real is Scandinavia’s perceived position as a social democracy bastion when compared with New Zealand’s appeal to expats? New Zealand has long been a favourite destination for expat students, job-hunters and British retirees, and Scandinavia has been widely reported as being the heart of social democracy and a safe place for...
Alternatives to Europe for expats seeking sunshine
Warmer weather is a huge draw for retirees and other would-be expats deciding on their favourite location for a place in the sun. Whatever your motivation for leaving the home country and striking out in a new land, the weather invariably plays an essential part in the final decision. For decades, Britons have headed for the sun and...
Newly arrived expats in Cuenca get innovative culture and language meetups
If you’ve rejected the usual European expat hubs and are heading to Cuenca in Ecuador, a new city initiative will be just what you need to fit right in. Newly-arrived expats often feel isolated and friendless in their new country, especially when a new language needs to be learned and an unfamiliar culture seems strange. The city of...
Employers should address the needs of relocating expat families
Being offered a lucrative overseas relocation can be life-changing in many ways, but if you’re taking your family with you your children’s needs must be taken into consideration. Most kids love the excitement of a new country far more than their parents who’ve the responsibility of making sure they don’t cross cultural norms or...
Cambodian capital Phnom Penh looks to establish medical tourism hub
Cambodia is becoming increasingly popular as a retirement and small business hub, but older expats are worried about the lack of reliable medical services. For would-be expats sick and tired of the increasing commercialisation of many formerly attractive retirement destinations, Cambodia is the new kid on the block for its simplicity,...
Becoming a Swiss citizen just got harder
From the beginning of this month, it’s even harder for expats to get Swiss citizenship. Switzerland has been perennially popular as a home from home for millionaire UK financiers as well as Britons enjoying a generous pension and the lifestyle to match, but becoming a citizen of this pristine country is now more difficult than ever...
