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I want to move to Dubai with my family

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Submitted by milah on
Destination: Dubai

I want to move to Dubai with my kids 1yr and 3yrs. We are using Indian passports but currently living in Nigeria. I'm Nigerian married to Indian man. I do not have a job waiting for  me in Dubai i want to start buying clothes and exporting it to my country Nigeria but be living with my family in Dubai. What Visa is best to apply for? How do I get residency? And best area to live in with nusery school and basic amenities?

Looking for a trustworthy Romanian conveyancing solicitor in Romania

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Submitted by AllyD on
Destination: Romania

Hello Everyone

I am an Englishman who plans to buy a property in Romania and live there.

Does anyone have the name of a trustworthy conveyancing solicitor I can use when buying a Romanian property as a UK national? 

This information would be absolute gold and I would really appreciate any help you can give. 

Kind Regards

Allister Duncan

Qatar work entry visa fee

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Submitted by sara_qatar01 on
Destination: Qatar

Hey guys,

basically I got a work visa for Qatar and planning to go there very soon. I’ve been looking everywhere on Qatar work visa entry fees and I couldn’t find anything! 

I honeslty would appreciate if someone can help me in this as I want to be prepared!

 

thank you 

School or College - English Speaking - International Schools, Colleges

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Submitted by k_ram_k@yahoo.com on
Destination: Stockholm

Hi,

I have a 17 year daughter and we are moving to Stockholm by September, Can anyone help with information about School or College which she will be eligible.

Also I have 12 year daughter and I will be looking for her a international school.

They have earlier studied in UK.

Can you please help with details.

Wife traveling to Wroclaw on Work Permit from India

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Submitted by looker on
Destination: Poland

Hi,

My wife will be traveling to Wroclaw on a work permit to Poland,Wroclaw sponsored by her employer.

I will be traveling on a dependant visa.So wanted to know if I will be allowed to work post cracking  interview there on a stay as dependant?

Will I be allowed to work?

Does it depends on some specific visa type,if yes please specify?

Also does the work Permit act as an open Permit like Australia?

 

Medical Employment in Hanoi

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Submitted by jadcock74 on
Destination: Hanoi

My wife and I will be moving to Vietnam in 2022 for two years. My wife is a qualified Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (holding multiple degrees) with around 15 years experience in all areas of midwifery. She is very keen to keep her skill sets current during our time in Vietnam and would like to know where would be a good place to start to secure employment. 

Homeschooling in Brussels

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Submitted by Sucap1 on
Destination: Brussels

Hi there, I'm possibly relocating to Brussels in January 2020 with my family, my husband has been offered a 4 year contract with his work with the Perm Rep. My daughter is due to start secondary school this year and isn't guaranteed a place at one of the European schools in Brussels for this school year. I'm wondering would homeschooling be an option until she gets a place? Does anyone know or have experience of this?

The schools are currently on holidays so I cannot speak to anyone to see if she has a chance of getting a place.

Thanks for any advice/suggestions.

S

Is Basra safe for expats?

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Submitted by Kaif on
Destination: Iraq

Hi all

I have been offered a job to work for an oil and gas company in basra. I want to know whether basra is safe for expats to work. How about the law and order situation now. Please guide me as I'm in a dilemma whether to take up the job or not due to the security and safety issues 

Saudi Visa Number

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Submitted by znoordien88 on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

Hi there, 

I am a South African citizen who accepted a job in Riyadh. I am due to leave my country in about 3 weeks time. I am travelling with a group of individuals who are going to the same place of employments. This past week our visa agent sent us an update of the processing of our documents. 

I noticed that my visa number is the same as another applicant travelling with me, while the rest of the group has different visa numbers. 

Insight needed on moving to Vietnam

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Submitted by qudora on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City

Hi there, I’m considering moving to Vietnam next year. Im an American EFL teacher with 10+ years of higher education teaching experience in Saudi Arabia. I have a BA in English Lit from the US and my TEFL certification. Being a single mom of 3 daughters, 13, 10 & 6 I would appreciate any information, insight and advice on what to expect with living, job opportunities, schooling, cost and anything else I may encounter with a move there

Moving from Ontario to Montreal

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Submitted by SusanJ on
Destination: Montreal

Hi -

We are Canadian passport holders and have spent the last five years in the UK where our seven year old did all her schooling. We moved to Toronto in 2019 and my daughter did her Year 1 at a public school here. We are planning to move to Montreal in September 2020 and I would like to know if my daughter would be eligible for entry into an English Public school?

 

Public and Private schools for 8th Grader in Poland

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Submitted by amits_poland on
Destination: Poland

I am looking for a public or private school for my daughter who will pursue 8th grade in the next academic session starting september 2019 -2020. I can not afford the heavy school fees of the international schools. We are open to learn polish language with some support initially.

Any help in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Changing visa from H-1(working holiday) to student or working visa

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Submitted by imanict123 on
Destination: South Korea

Hello,

I am going to South Korea on an H-1 visa for 18 months in September. In the event that I decide that I want to study at a Korean University, or that I'm offered a job opportunity within this period of time, is it possible to change my H-1 visa to a student or working visa? Even if I have to come back to America for a visa run, that's fine; I just want to know if it's possible to get a switch. While I'm excited to go to Korea on a Working Holiday, 18 months is a long time, so I want to be open to other opportunities that may arise during my stay. 

Criteria and salary for fitness trainer in Budapest?

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Submitted by NKLuwang on
Destination: Budapest

It is a query seeking for jobs regarding IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) certified personal fitness trainer in any of the reputed Gyms in Budapest as an non-European. What exactly are the criteria, salary structure and fundamental requirements etc... Thanks. 

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