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Do EU citizens need work permits to be self-employed in Spain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
We have been living in Spain for 7 years and my husband has worked legally all the time, paid contributions etc.

He has now decided to go self employed with a Spanish partner. He has now been told that his work permit expired, though he has never seen it.

When did Spain introduce work permits for EU people? He has been to the police station who told him to bring some documents in and not to worry, the government are changing things all the time. Does anyone know how long this will take to get a work permit?

Thanks in advance.

Information Needed for moving to Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hello, I have been offered a job by an Indian IT Company for their client in Abu Dhabi (Govt. bank there). I have been offered a package of 16000 dirham per month. I have my wife who is house-wife and would be moving along with me. I am confused as whether this package is sufficient enough for Abu-Dhabi and whether I would be able to save anything with this package as I would require 1 BHK flat, transportation to office and other daily as well as family expenses. About me, I am vegetarian, non smoker and non drinker.

Good international preschool and school in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi, I will be moving with my family to Hong Kong for work soon. I have 2 kids, age 2 and 6.

I am looking for good International Preschool and Primary school for my kids.

Can anyone guide me with good International Schools in Hong Kong. Any location is fine but preferably one with good neighborhood.

Looking for information on Kerteh in Malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Actually i am from India, and planning to shift my family to Kerteh, malaysia for join new job in Petronas. i have 5+ yrs old daughter. Can any body help me which location will best in Kerteh for rent house. And which school will best for my daughter?

What are the best international schools in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
We're moving to Abu Dhabi early next year and I need to find a school for my two children (aged 10 and 13). We're British so ideally I'd like to find a good school that follows the British curriculum. Can anyone recommend good British international schools in Abu Dhabi?

Is Kenya safe for foreigners now?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kenya
Hi there,

My husband and I are looking to take a career break and a great opportunity has come up to do some volunteering in Kenya. While I have heard lots of great things about Kenya, I am worried about political violence flaring up again. How serious is this problem now ? What about crime, will it be a major concern ? Are there any places we should avoid on our travels ?

Regards

Sally

Advice on moving to Abu Dhabi with a family

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi. Graet work you are doing there... Cheers. I just arrived in AbuDhabi with a work visa. I missed this school academic year. My wife and 2 kids are still back home as the school (IGSCE curricula) there started in Aug. I want to be ready for the new term in Jan. & hence should apply for their residency and stuff ASAP. What are the requirements for the wife and the kids (15 and 12 yrs age) to get their passports residency stamped and get all the other related docs/certifs. Does most of school require admission assessment tests?

What's the healthcare in Zambia like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zambia
I'm considering taking up an engineering position in Zambia, but with a recurring health problem which requires frequent visits to the doctor, I'm a bit worried about whether I'll be able to get decent healthcare in Zambia. I have heard so many different stories about public vs pruvate hospitalsand what I can expect of medical facilities there. Anyone out there who has experienced the Zambian healthcare system who can give me some insights???

Short-term accommodation in Lagos

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi I'm coming to Lagos in Oct and have an inteview on Victoria Island.

Does anyone know a reasonable priced play to stay in VI or in Lagos that would not be a problem to get back and forth.

I am thinking more in the low range say 40 USD per night or if someone has a room to rent for one week for me and my husband.

Thank you, Carole Ann

Contract negotiation in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi, I am currently living in the UK and working as a Product Marketing Manager for one of world's largest Mobile Operators.

I have been approached by a company based is KSA for a similar role. I need some advice regarding salary, relocation etc. during the negotiating stage. In the UK i was on 45K per annum with a 10% bonus on top.

Can anyone help with teaching jobs in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
Hello.

My wife has accepted a position in Brussels and we will be moving there in October. I am a teacher (English as a Second Language, English, German, Coaching, Student Advisement, Student Discipline) with 16 years of experience (incl. 6 years of International experience in Germany). I have done a lot of networking/research on schools but I can always use more help. Best case scenario would be to hopefully find someone that knows someone within a school, make the introduction and then I could take it from there. I would appreciate any help/guidance that can be given.

British international School Victoria Island in Lagos - Is this a genuine job offer ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi, I have recently received a job offer from the British International School in Lagos for a teaching position. I was approached through the job hunting site that i was registered with. The package seems fine, the salary is also reasonable I reckon, However, I did not find the email much on the academic language. They have asked me for my documents yet I have not submitted anything to them. Is there anyone who could be kind enough to provide me with some information about the ingenuity of the school? All your efforts and advise would be much appreciated. Thankfully, Amin

Schools for Australian kids in Jeddah

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah

Hi every body. I have 3 boys( twins 13yrs n the eldest 16yrs old) I just move to Jeddah n I have difficulties to find a French school here in Jeddah for them. I am thinking to put them in an English school since we are Australian n we r thinking to move later to Australia so any body knows a school can accept them? Thanks

International student in Saint Petersburg: work opportunities, opening a bank account, safety, etc

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Russia
Hello, I finally decided to go to Saint Petersburg, Russia to study. I already issued the student visa. It was pretty easy to issue the Russian student visa. Can't be more excited. I will arrive the 20th of October. I have bought the tickets today! What about interest rates in Russia? What is the interest rate per month? I would arrive next month with 4000-4700 euros. And later I would be receiving 1200 EUR per month to live. I know it is quite a good amount to be a student, but I wanna work to have extra money and not depend on my parents. I wanna be more independent. I am 19 years old.

Work permits for Dubai - Do I need to give a letter of resignation ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi Team, Please advise if a resignation acceptance or resignation confirmation is required to get a job in dubai, as I see a work permit is taking a long time. Can i get a job in 2 to 3 weeks when I come with a visitor visa to Dubai and then can i come and resign my job and sever 30 days notice and then join the job in Dubai.

What difficulties should we expect as Americans migrating to Oslo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oslo
Hello there! I'm a bit confused, do American citizens need a visa if entering Norway? My husband, 5 yr old daughter and I are seriously considering Oslo as our future destination and hopefully country of permanent residence. We were living over 10 yrs in Athens Greece, then due to austerity measures came back to the US but I am very appalled by the violence in this country. Things are certainly not the way I left them back in 94' and now raising a young child I dread even leaving her at school. I just needed a bit of guidance.

Western expat social groups in Khobar or Dammam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hello! Coming from Jeddah my dear wife (Romanian) and me (German) recently arrived in Al Khobar. Since end of 2009 we are living in KSA. In Jeddah we were lucky to find something that you can call traces of western cultural life. Mainly events organized and supported by various consulates being sited there. Here in Khobar we up to now are missing that highly. Are there any cultural and social events in the eastern provinces? Are there people organizing or knowing about those?

Passport issues in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi! May be you can advise me... I've already in a country with my 60-days limited employment visa and need to finish medicals and other procedure next week. BUT I have no ORIGINAL of 60-days visa (only copy ) and have ENTRY stamp at my passport - Because office at the airport Dubai told me he khows his job better and didn't give the original. And stamped passport.... Is it ok? can I still get the residency visa???

Job offer in Abu Dhabi - is this a good salary?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
First let me introduce myself. I am an Oracle Apps DBA currently working in Bangalore with 10+ years of Work Experience and 9+ years of Relevant experience as an Oracle Apps DBA. I got an offer in Abudhabi, UAE with the below conditions and also I am planning to move along with my Family. About my family, Wife is a home maker, daughter is studying nursery in Bangalore and a son of 10 months old.

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