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The global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has changed the way all of us go about our day-to-day lives, from how we buy groceries to interacting with loved-ones via the internet. While many might never dream of relocating during a pandemic, let alone if your city is in lockdown – for many, it is unavoidable.
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In 2019, the Municipal Register of Inhabitants of the city of Barcelona revealed that half of its residents were foreign-born. The city is one of the world's most multicultural and there are deliberate efforts by the City Administration to promote this. This week, the city is organizing the Barcelona Expat week. How is immigrating to Barcelona going to change and what is the Barcelona Expat week?
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Job: Check. Accommodation: Check. Visa: Check. How about your finance? Carefully considering your banking options before moving abroad could save you money and time. Depending on your reason for moving abroad and the duration of your stay, you could be tempted to use the bank account from your home country or open a local bank account in your home country. But have you thought of an international bank account? Here is why you should consider it and what you should look out for.
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Relocating to a new country can be both an exciting and stressful event. Reduce your worries on managing your finances with these key tips before relocating.
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One of the most important things to consider when moving abroad, is how to manage your finances. Should you consider an international bank account?
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Whilst the coronavirus pandemic may have put international travel plans on hold for the time being, it's never too early to start planning your next trip away. For many people, avoiding crowds has become a priority. Thankfully, many European destinations remain largely untouched by mass tourism, where you can enjoy the sites and visit the best attractions without waiting in line.
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ETIAS Visa
The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, is an upcoming visa waiver initiative for the Schengen Area of Europe. If you are a national of an eligible country, ETIAS will give you visa-free access to 26 European countries, with a diverse range of cultures to experience.
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As many other industries, the transport world has been hit hard by the coronavirus. How can you adapt to this and avoid having to shut down? By being disruptive. This is what Anne-Marie Colley, a co-director of Transports Cordier and participant in the Emlyon Business School Executive MBA, is trying to do.
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If you have decided to leave your home country behind you, there are so many places around the world you could choose instead. Here are some of the best countries you could choose to move to if you are thinking about starting up life as an expat.
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The last decade has seen an increasing number of women moving abroad for work. Are serviced apartments the ideal solution to ensure safety for women living abroad on their own?
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Ahead of the launch of this year's United States' Green Card lottery on the 2nd of October, Estaform takes stock of the recent changes in the country's visa policies.
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Crown Relocations
Whether you're a first time mover or experienced traveller there is always a tip or two to learn before a big move. Which is why Crown Relocations have put together some of their top relocations hacks to make your move easier and take away some of that unnecessary stress.
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Moving abroad is a task which requires courage, perseverance, and sometimes, large financial investment. Funds can quickly disappear in transporting belongings, property costs, and other hidden charges like foreign exchange rates. This article from CurrencyFair outlines some key principles in saving for expats who are just starting their adventure or looking to reassess some aspects of their new lifestyle abroad.
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When you ask foreigners what comes to their mind when they hear the word "South Korea"? Twenty years ago, many would have failed to answer this question with ease. The answers given may have been "Kimchi", "North Korea" or "Taekwondo" at best. Asking the same question nowadays, people would not be hesitant to give answers. It might be the food like Kimchi, Bibimbap or Bulgogi or some will mention titles of K-Drama or names of K-Pop artists. South Korea managed to increase its popularity over the years and today, we want to talk a little bit about what it is like to do business in the country.
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Thousands of expats make Quebec their new home every year. The immigration system is, therefore, forever evolving.. To better meet the needs of the province, but also to allow better integration of immigrants to Quebec.
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Watch the latest 天美麻豆 webinar in replay. Edouard Da Rin and Leslie Lusamba, expat healthcare experts, share information and advice to wisely choose the health plan that fits your needs while living abroad, regardless of your destination. Find everything you need to know about expatriate insurance!
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For many families, choosing where to live means considering the quality of local schools. Some parents, however, take that logic much further and decide to move abroad altogether. Known as educational expatriation, this growing trend refers to families who relocate to another country primarily to secure a different educational path for their children. The motivations vary: a more flexible curriculum, alternative pedagogical approaches, reduced academic pressure, homeschooling opportunities, or simply an environment perceived as more conducive to learning and well-being. Although still a niche phenomenon, educational expatriation is attracting increasing attention as parents rethink what education should look like in an increasingly globalized world.
Everyday life
Living abroad makes birthdays feel a bit strange sometimes, especially when you're far from family and close friends. One of my first birthdays alone abroad, I got myself a ticket to an empty hotel beach and spent the day sitting alone under the sun, wondering if that was the weirdest and saddest way to spend a birthday. But as I started writing this article, I've realized that doing randomly unconventional things for your birthday abroad is actually not that random, and quite common.
Work
Most freelancers agree on one thing: if they went solo, it was to be their own boss, to no longer answer to anyone else, to set their own rules and to be free. The challenge is truly living out that freedom when dealing with local and international clients. Where and how should you set your boundaries?
Work
For many workers, retirement abroad is the ultimate reward after a long career. But an increasing number are making the move earlier than planned. While some actively pursue early retirement overseas, others find themselves leaving work sooner than expected.
Everyday life
Moving abroad is often associated with adventure, discovery, and new opportunities. While it can be a deeply enriching experience, there is often a less visible reality behind the excitement of starting a new life abroad: exhaustion. In my consultations, expats sometimes describe a fatigue that never seems to lift, unusual irritability, a sense of disconnection, or the feeling that they are no longer quite themselves. What I have also observed is that this distress is rarely confined to one person. In expat families, when one parent begins to struggle, the entire family often has to adapt. Partners may feel isolated or lose their sense of direction, while children can pick up on their parents' stress, worries, or emotional fatigue, even when these feelings are never openly discussed.
Schools & studies
Starting at a new school used to be about standing in lines, printing folders of documents, and going on campus tours. Today, in many schools, the enrollment process looks very different. Lots of things can be done online – and sometimes the first time you and your child will step foot in the new school will be on the actual first day. For expats and their kids, this is a trend that works in their favor. Because now they can explore, apply, interview, tour, and even enroll in a school before they are even there. Here's how it works.
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