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Top talent expats encouraged to apply for Chinese green card visa
Beijing’s launch of its new ‘green card’ style elite visa for high-talent expat professionals is expected to attract the brightest and best to the Chinese capital. Applications from expats already living in China can be submitted between 23rd July and 31st, one of the only two slots available this year. First adopted in 2016, the...
Shanghai beating out Beijing as favourite expat destination
Rivalry between Beijing and Shanghai as to which Chinese city is the favourite expatriate hub is becoming irrelevant. Traditionally, the two massive cities have battled to attract the brightest and best expatriate talent, but the ongoing rivalry seems be becoming irrelevant as Shanghai is now winning hands down. Of the 193,000 work permits...
Oz losing its place as expat favourite
If you’re an expat professionals considering emigrating to Australia, you may be in the minority nowadays. New statistics announced by Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton reveal immigration numbers are at a ten-year low after falling by 10 per cent compared with last year’s total. Since the minister took office, annual...
Is expat a dirty word for home country tax officials
Becoming an expat used to be straightforward, no matter what individual motivation caused an individual to leave the home country. Over the past few decades, citizens of many world countries who felt the need to roam simply got up and went. Entry to most popular destinations was relatively straightforward, and the UK’s membership of the...
Aspiring expat teachers in China warned over dodgy recruiters
If you’re looking to teach English in China, beware of illegal recruitment agencies. Teaching English is a popular job for those looking to spend time as expats in one of China’s mega-cities. The easiest way to find a position is to apply directly to schools advertising for foreign teachers on reputable, long-established websites such...
Survey shows seven distinctive types of expat
A well-known expat survey firm has now released the first comprehensive expat typology study, identifying seven different expat groups. It’s a modern belief that relocation overseas is simply a way to ensure a massive salary in an exotic location. However, a new way of looking at the motivations behind emigrating for work purposes has...
Expat protests grow over Netherlands 30 per cent tax break cut
As expat dissention over the Dutch government’s shock 30 per cent ruling rumbles on, the reality of its effect on expatriates’ financial affairs is becoming clearer. As previously noted, the expat-specific 30 per cent ruling means the same percentage of salaries are untaxed, resulting in those benefiting having a higher actual...
Making longterm friends as an expat in Beijing
One of the most important tasks for newly-arrived expats is making new friends within the established expat community. Beijing has soared in popularity as an expat destination over the past few years and is now a hub for startups, entrepreneurs and successful expat professionals. However, life isn’t supposed to be all about work, with...
How to get ahead of the competition for top international jobs
In today’s rapidly expanding global marketplace for expat professional talent, potential winners must develop a crucial edge over their competitors. Creating total visibility of what’s on offer is a must for career-minded expats hoping to shine, but it’s important not to simply define your value via a job title or even by your...
Asian companies need to internationalise to attract top expat talent
Whilst a good salary is essential for expat retention within Asian companies, culture also plays a major part in individual decisions According to a leading recruitment company, the initial attractions of a specific firm for its potential employees aren’t the reasons why they’re happy to stay long-term. Whilst a high salary is perhaps...
