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UAE unveils expat worker 10 year visas
The surprise announcement by the UAE government that it’s about to introduce 10 year work visas for expatriates is great news for foreigners looking to set down roots in the emirate. The new residency rules are expected to be music in the ears of expats who’ve had enough of the normally transient relationship between them and their...
Expats arrested in Shanghai for providing fake residency permits
Shanghai police have arrested a group of seven including two expats for illegally assisting foreigners to get residence permits. According to a spokesperson for the Shanghai police, the group had received over $58,000 for the provision of fake employment documentation in order to apply for the coveted residence permits. Investigations...
Relocating to Austria may give new meaning to culture shock
If you’re relocating to Austria, you’ll need to adjust your beliefs to align with some very unfamiliar Austrian traits. Just like most other expat destinations, Austria can be all you want it to be once you’re used to the Austrians themselves. By and large, expats enjoy living and working in the country, but a few habits common to...
UAE summit attempts to clarify demographic imbalance
A UAE debate is attempting to find a solution to the emirate’s uncertain future. Earlier this week, government officials and academics attended a security summit aimed at agreeing on strategies to prepare for the immediate future. Experts praised the country’s progress as a result of welcoming expats from across the world, but also...
Checklist for ensuring a trouble free relocation from the UAE
If you’re relocating from the UAE, it’s essential not to ignore crucial must-dos before you board the plane. As expat relocations from the Gulf States increase, professionals whose home it’s been for at least several years and maybe many more are struggling to cope with the bureaucratic necessities of leaving. Major moves are...
Dissecting living costs for expats in Luxembourg
Is Luxembourg’s reputation as an expensive city for expats really deserved? In comparison with other European countries, Luxembourg seems always to come out as a place for those with massive salary cheques, but is this reputation truly deserved? When basic necessities such as clothing, food and accommodation are taken into account, the...
Shanghai crowned best expat city for sixth year running
Yet again, Shanghai has been voted the best Chinese city for international expats. The Amazing China Poll has now been running for eight years, out of which Shanghai has topped the list of best Chinese city for international expats for six years in a row. The city’s expat community makes up 23.7 per cent of the total of foreigners living...
How to cope with cultural crises during the expat adjustment period
According to research, adaptation to a new environment comes in four stages, during which a cultural crisis is likely to occur. Given the totally foreign culture of China and its present-day popularity with Western expats, it’s no surprise that Western expats experience a cultural crash somewhere along the line. Research shows the four...
Getting a driving licence in China
China is still doing its best to attract talented expats to its huge conurbations, but a good number of would-be entrepreneurs are worried about their ability to interact with its unique culture as well as the challenge of living in its teeming cities. For those who’re steeling themselves to make the giant leap into a totally unfamiliar...
Anger grows over Dutch government change to expat tax break
As the controversy rumbles on over the Dutch government’s shrinking of the popular eight year 30 per cent tax break to five years, the majority of expats still believe it should be only for new arrivals. The Dutch government’s recent announcement of a reduction in qualifying years for its 30 per cent expat tax break took the foreign...
