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hepatitis c - UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) Visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
A person with Hepatitis C can be granted residence in hte UAE, or whether they will be deported if they have Hepatitis C. I am karachi, pakistan, willing to come UAE on visit visa, search job and living in uae but have a hepatitis c positive. they grant me residence visa or deported from UAE. my field of administration or finance. thanks in advance for your reply. regards

How much is housing in Oslo and what's the cost of living in Norway generally?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
I 'm thinking about living in Oslo for a while. How much would a very small bachelor flat in Oslo cost per month, or even a room in a house share - I'm not fussy. Also, what's the minimum I would need to survive in Oslo if I didn't go out much and was careful with money?

Thanks

I am preparing to accept an offer in Jeddah!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi, I am preparing to accept an offer in Jeddah with a monthly salary of 10,000 with accommodation and transportation. I am an Indian and Christian and i live a simple life -- since accommodation and transport are provided -- i need a tip to understand the cost of medium budget single person in SA - Jeddah. Shanthi

looking for school and accommodation in a safe area in Nairobi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nairobi
Hi my company will be relocating to Nairobi next year I will be moving in as a local staff with no expat benefit from the company. I will need affordable school and accommodation and in safe area. can you please advise. Thank you

Advice on moving to Bucharest?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bucharest
I'm going to be moving to Romania with my wife and kids. We're going to be living in Bucharest. I'm struggling to find relevant info about the city. Anyone got any insights into the lifestyle and cost of living in Bucharest. Are there decent schools and what is the public transport like? HELP!

Finding an apartment in Mumbai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mumbai
Hi, I'm moving to Mumbai for four months with my partner and we're looking for an apartment or a room in shared accommodation but we're struggling quite a bit. We're looking for something cheap (around 10k per person per month) but decent enough in Bandra West so if anyone can help us out, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers

HELP, need to find an expat doctor in Hong Kong

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
My girlfriend and I have been living in Hong Kong for about a month now. She recently got sick and has a bad cough and congestion. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good somewhat cheap expat doctor that gives western medicine. I have heard some horror stories about people getting weird medicine from local doctors. Thanks, Nate

Info on visa and work permit for Kenya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kenya
I've been relocated to Kenya by my company and will be living there for at least the next year. My company has not been that helpful with info re the visa and workd permit process and I was wondering if anyone here had any info on this. Do I need a work permit for Kenya? What visa will I need to apply for? I'm British.

Which is the best suburb in Boston for a student ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Boston
Hi Everyone,

I am moving to Boston to nest year to study at Harvard University.

Can any one advise me on where abouts to live? I'd like to be close to campus and also in a lively area as I want the opportunity to socialise meet other students and expats.So, where do most expats live ? What costs should I expect to fork out on rent ? I've heard it is quite high so I would be willing to share an apartment if that was an option

Best schools in Moscow with British curriculum?

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Moscow
Hello - we are researching primary and secondary British schools in Moscow - we want to stick with the English curriculum . Please could you make suggestions?  I have read about the International School of Moscow and the English International School in Moscow. Anyone know about these? Any advice appreciated...

Domestic Help in Qatar

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

I was wondering how easy and cost effective it is to get someone to maintain house and cook vegetarian food at home? Are there such options like Sri Lank, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Indian ? If yes, how much does domestic help cost in Qatar ?

Thanks,

Gouri

Accommodation in Qatar : Which areas are best ? What is the average price for a villa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
I am single professional working woman.I am moving to Doha my Sept month end for my job.

What is the rent i should expect for a 2 bed room villa ? What are the areas where the rates can be moderate ?

I am just thinking about the cost of living to see if salary my package is good enough to make me sustain my existing life style. 

Gouri

Is it possible for a UK Expat obtain a pay monthly mobile phone contract in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
My partner has just moved to Riyadh to work. He has a uk unlocked iphone however this doesnt seem to accept a Saudi network sim card. Is it possible for him to purchase a pay monthly iphone contract for the period of time that he is there for?

Life a primary school student in South Korea

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Korea
Hello, My daughter is doing a project on South Korea. We are trying to find information on the typical daily schedule of a Year 5 primary school student including: what they learn at school, what they do after school, homework, homelife, food and what they do on weekends.

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