Questions and Answers Forum

Hi all, we just found out my husband got accepted for a job in Saudi Arabia. We don't have all of the details of the contract yet but I am pretty nervous. What living options do Westerners have in this country? What are the safest options? What steps can we take to get safe accommodation? Looking forward to any responses. 

I am going to Fiji on an Assured Income Resident Permit. Do I have to pay income taxes?

I got a D visa for Norway without a job offer. I applied for the visa to do business. 

I received a visa letter without any restriction. There is no mentioned that I can do business while on this visa. 

My question is, can I work while on that visa? Or can I only do business? Will I have any problems reapplying after 3 years?

Working Visa in South Korea for an Albanian citizen.

We are considering a relocation to Hanoi and require speech and language therapy for our youngest child. We need occupational and physio therapy as well. 

Can anyone tell me if any of these services are available in Hanoi either privately or otherwise please?

Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I am new to Dubai and writing this post to test how this forum works, I'm always looking for new friends and connections. is there any channels for new members here?

Thanks

Hi. I am considering moving to Europe. I have been researching different destinations and found something that is a bit confusing. Hoping someone here can help me: What's the difference between England, Britain and the United Kingdom? Are they all the same? 

Thanks!

Hi. I have recently received a job offer for an oil company based in Iran. I am married and have a 6-year-old son. What options do we have for his schooling? Will he be able to go to a public school or private school? What are the costs for schooling? Thank you.

Hi 

I am looking for advice for autism provision for my child, he is 8 years old, has complex needs. he currently is in a Camphill private specialist school.  

any advice is greatly appreciated. 

thanks in advance 

We're looking for a translation device for our travels. Just wondering if anyone has had success with one. We intend to learn the language but we're not sure what language.

Hi everyone,

I'm new her and thought about posting my situation as I would need to relocate to Asia for work. The choice is mine. I'm having to choose between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

My consideration are as follows:

1. I'm an American. I am single, no family and no kids.

2. I have to wrap up my life in the US - what all do I need to do from that perspective.

3. Where should I move and why?

4. I would be working out of home office as I have to cover the region for work.

Hi everyone,

I will soon be arriving in Zambia to take up a 2-year contract. I will be spending most of my time in Lusaka with occasional forays to other provinces.

I am concerned about malaria. What are the risks of contracting malaria in Lusaka? Do all expats religiously take prophylaxis? I'm concerned about long term chemo-prophylaxis and the toxicity dangers. Is it possible to rely solely on bite prevention - i.e. deet, clothes, nets etc.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Petros

Is 51,500 EUR gross annual salary a good salary for living in Dublin? I will move to Dublin with my wife and my daughter and we just want to know if this salary is enough for a family of 3.

Hi, I want to bring my daughter back to the UK for her A-levels. I want her to go to a good comprehensive school (not private). Please advise how I apply and get admission.

Regards,

Shankari

What is the process to move to Botswana? We have 2 dogs & a cat. I would like to make this move as smooth as possible for them.

Hi

I have read so many threads on so many forums  that I thought it maybe it’s time to get a direct answer. We are moving to Belgium early next year - my son will be 5 in Jan and my daughter is two. My husband’s job is in Leuven, we have never been to Belgium and from our reading decided that we would likely settle near Leuven. Please could you recommend some good schools in or around Leuven for me to apply to for them. Thanks.

Hi, I´m an amateur astrophotographer planning to take some of my astronomy equipment (telescope, guide scope, mount and astro-camera) when I visit the Kingdom next time. I know that telescopes are generally allowed in Saudi Arabia but I saw on some online-lists that telescopic equipment is forbidden to bring into the country.

Hi, Greetings of the Day!!

My husband is supposed to visit Johannesburg for an assignment. He is most probably going to have a critical skill/General work visa for the purpose, as his project is going to be around 2 years. 

Me having a spouse visa, can I apply for a work permit for South Africa?

Can I obtain a work permit by paying myself or through a consultancy like in USA for H1B? OR in South Africa also I need to have sponsorship from the employer?

I am married to a Colombian lady and we have lived in the USA for 8 years.  She wants to move to Bogota, I like the weather there, not much for hot weather.

I had an ID as a spouse in Colombia that has expired since being in USA.  When do I have to renew this ID, before I go (through the Colombian embassy or soon after I get there.  Length of stay is not determined but should be more that 1 year.

Hello everyone!

I will soon move to Bucharest and I am wondering if it would be better to bring my car. My Romanian friend refuses to give a suggestion! Maybe someone here can help me!

Hi Everyone,

I'm trying to get a bit of background information on the area of San Michele Salentino.  e.g. lovely area to live, holiday, nearby places.  Any issues with crime, commmunes.  Good and the bad really.  Cant seem to find very much at the moment. 

Thanks in anticipation

HI, i recently moved to Toronto from the UK (4 weeks ago) my 10 year old son has started school (grade 6) and although he says the school is ok he keeps telling me he misses his old school and friends and wants to go home! i feel absolutely terrible and so sad for him... i really want him to settle and totally understand he must be missing his friends, i just dont know what to do or how to deal with this situation! we new it would take some getting used to!

I am just moving from Switzerland to Johannesburg. I will be working in the Bryanston area. 

Really need some advice on where to live that has a good community feel and good for single people.

Any thoughts on Bryanston vs Hyde Park vs Fourways?

Thanks

Hello, in a couple years we will be transferring to the Netherlands. I am wondering where are some smaller communities around Amsterdam (I mean not just slightly smaller cities....we prefer to live in some green, trees, canals, cows, etc) that are commute distance but maybe have an expat or community of others living and working there? 

Thanks!