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Montessori School in Sydney

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
We are relocating from the US to Sydney for a year. Our son who is 3 1/2 currently attends Montessori school here and we would like to enroll him in a similar school in Sydney starting in January. I will be working in the CBD, but havent yet settled on a place to live. Anyone have any info for us on good Montessori schools in the area, availability to get in and costs?

Type of visa for partner/spouse of British citizen working in Brussels

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
My partner is offered a job in Brussels. He is English and therefore doesn't need to have a work permit or visa to live in Brussels. However, I am from Singapore. What kind of visa should I apply for to live in Brussels. Initially, I do not need to work although I would like to after settling down. Is there something like a partner/spouse visa available?

Good place to live from work in Syd?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
Hey there. I'm a 23yr old single male medical professional going to work in Campsie. I'm thinking about living in the Campsie suburb which is close to work but also considering other places around Sydney. The places which I like to live in are quite simple: close to railway station, close to basic amenities and reasonably priced. Commute time which is not too long to work will be a bonus. Any suggestions please? Thank you!

Safe to buy property in Spain amidst recession?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
My wife and I, like all good Britons, have had our sights set on retirement in Spain for some time now. Typical of the cliche, we were going to sell our home here in England and move to a sunny spot on the Andalucian coast. But now, I've been reading all these horror stories about buying property in Spain and I'm not sure what to believe. Can anyone advise whether this is a good idea, and what danger to beware of.

Pets, places to live, gap or educational opportunties for high school graduate

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Having been an expat before, I know that the expats out there know all the ins and outs of expat life better than any corporate relocation company. I would be most appreciative of insights on the following: 1. The best way to get family pets to Shanghai. 2. Educational opportunities for high school graduates looking at gap years or English language university programs in Shanghai 3. Best places to live in Pudong that can accommodate pets and high school kids. Thank you in advance!

Seeking both temporary and permanent housing for 4 employees in or near Dammam

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I am getting ready to send several (as many as four) employees to Dharan, Saudi Arabia. I am seeking housing for them near there, possibly Dammam or Khobar, etc. I need both temporary and permanent housing for them. They will be there for several years. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I also need to understand the associated costs. Thanks!

Labour &Life Insurance according to UAE Employment Contract

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Dear Sir,Madam, Unfortunatelly my husband lost his life in the car accident last year.He was working in one of Europian Co. but under UAE Employment contract.According to UAE Employment contract was he entitled with Labour and Life Insurance or not?What kind of benefits is the family of deceased entitled etc.?I would kindly request all information to be submitted to me accordingly. Thank you for your kind information&advices. Sincerely, M.

Family Visit Visa Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi to all. I am trying to figure out the family visit visa process and I still have one essential doubt, I hope someone will be able to help! I know the sponsor is the expat resident, however I need to know if their sponsor (their employer) needs to get involved and also sign/stamp any documents... The company is not at all enthusiastic or helpful about spouses visiting and I'd really like to do this without having to count on them. Also if anyone has recently gone through the process and could outline the steps, I'd be most grateful. Many thanks in advance

Where can I buy Alcohol in Qatar?

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Qatar
Hello, we are off to Qatar! Quite exciting, quite nerve-wracking. I will have lots of questions, and here is the first: where can we buy alchohol in Qatar? I assume can can drink alcohol at home, but perhaps not in restaurants - what is the law, and what is acceptable in practice? I can't imagine two years in the despert without a drink! Also, our stuff is on the way out to Doha - and I packed a couple of crates of wine in amongst our other stuff, is this going to be ok, or will I get arrested on arrival!? Seriously, I am now a little worried about this. Please help.

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