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Nantes scores high with expat professionals and entrepreneurs

Nantes scores high with expat professionals and entrepreneurs
Results of a recent survey reveal Nantes in Western France is the best city for expats looking to work in the country. The study, conducted by L’Express newspaper, placed Nantes ahead out of a pack composed of a selection of larger French towns and cities including the capital. Paris topped the poll, with Nantes a close second. In...

Expats marrying Thais must submit to fingerprinting and criminal record checks

Expats marrying Thais must submit to fingerprinting and criminal record checks
If you’ve recently holidayed in Thailand, met the love of your declining years and are looking to marriage and a long-term stay in the tropical country, expect to have your fingerprints scammed before you say ‘I do’. Reports of this controversial new law first surfaced on Phuket Island, and the issue has become a popular thread on a...

Need to know QROPS facts for expat retirees

Posted on February 23, 2018 in Finance Relocation Tax UK
STORY LINK Need to know QROPS facts for expat retirees
Need to know QROPS facts for expat retirees
Much has been written on expat forums about the pros and cons of transferring a personal pension to a QROPS, but the exact definition of the overseas pension scheme is often missing. Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are offshore pensions certified by their providers to meet HM Revenue and Customs rules permitting...

Italian healthcare tips for newly arrived expats

Italian healthcare tips for newly arrived expats
Romantic Italy is world famous for its beauty, love of art and music, delicious cuisine and two millennia of culture, but practical reasons are equally important when deciding if the move is right for you. Whether you’re emigrating for work reasons, retiring or planning to start a new business overseas, it’s easy to get carried away...

Realities of being an expat in Thailand

Realities of being an expat in Thailand
Expat life in Thailand can be fulfilling and fun, but Westerners should never, ever forget the Land of Smiles is a very foreign country. The rumour that all expats who arrive in Thailand are fat, old, rich Westerners looking for a sexy Thai girlfriend may well be true in many cases, but not all. A good proportion of expat arrivals are...

Bahrain wins best expat destination after massive improvement

Bahrain wins best expat destination after massive improvement
Results of a recent survey crowned Bahrain as the most favoured world destination for expats after its huge improvements over last year’s results. The recent InterNations Expat Insider Survey came up with a surprising result when it named Bahrain as the expat favourite out of 65 countries. The tiny Gulf State kingdom soared from 19th...

Where to retire if heathcare is important

Where to retire if heathcare is important
More and more older people approaching retirement are considering leaving their countries of birth for warmer, more exotic and less expensive surroundings. Of all the convoluted decisions needing to be made when considering retirement overseas, healthcare is possibly the most important. Nowadays, it’s fairly straightforward to find...

Finding the perfect job in the Netherlands

Finding the perfect job in the Netherlands
Whilst Germany and France were once the holy grail for expats moving to Europe, the Netherlands is now the preferred location for well-educated foreign professionals. According to relocation specialists, the Netherlands is now overtaking its European neighbours as an attractive and different choice for well-educated professionals looking...

Taking care of the practicalities before you retire overseas

Taking care of the practicalities before you retire overseas
If you’re looking to spend your retirement abroad, a certain amount of advance planning will make the transition far easier. Wherever you’re heading, the first priority is getting the correct visa for your needs, whether your dream is lazing on a beach, volunteering or even starting a blog or online business. Right now, Britons can...

How to get an Indonesian retirement visa

How to get an Indonesian retirement visa
One of the trickiest tasks when deciding on the perfect overseas retirement haven is finding a suitable destination with visa requirements matching your financial status. Indonesia is a recent entry in the long list of countries worldwide considered suitable for expat retirees. It’s a fascinating mix of cultures spread across an...