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Where would one look for to get a well qualified and full time nanny to take care of kids aged 4 and 2 in the suburb of Juhu. A young mum in my team is grappling with finding a qualified and trustworthy nanny. Her trusted nanny of 3 years had to leave unepectedly.

She isn't looking for an agency that can provide experienced nannies with referrals. If you know of any please advise.

Hi,

My name is Marcel, I'm a German citizen living in London and would like to move to Korea in the future.

I know a company that would sponsor me if I make sure I'm eligible and know my options. 

On that note. I'm 23, have 5 years experience in Recruitment and work as Senior Manager. I however not hold a university degree. 

What options do I have for a work Visa?

I am also considering obtaining a D8 visa as last resort but have difficulties finding an exact amount of investment that has to be made in order to be eligible.

Hi everyone, We've just published our Algeria guide - it's short, but I think it's the only guide for expats moving to Algeria. Can you help us improve it?

Are you already living in Algeria, can you share your story? What advice to you have for expats moving to this country? Please contact us if you are happy to complete a full interview with us to be publised on the site. 

I have previously lived in Shanghai for 2 years. We are likely moving back at the end of the year and I have a few questions: 

1) Do they still require expats to go to that medical clinic and get checked-out before they allow the visa. The one where you have to drive out of the city and they do chest x-rays and TB checks, etc. 

2) How was the pollution last winter? I have looked at the AQI, but wanted to hear first hand. I have a young child and this concerns me. 

Hi there.

My wife and I are looking at purchasing a 2-bed house in West Crete. 

However, I've no idea what we need to budget for utilities such as electricity, water, internet and anything else.

Any advice gladly taken!

Cheers

Hello,

My husband and I would like to move from New Zealand to either Scotland or Ireland, with our two children. We have NZ passports, so one of us would need to secure a job offer with a work visa before we leave NZ. 

I think we fall under the Critical Skills list of occupations in both countries. My husband works in finance and I'm a media professional.

But how do we save time by going about approaching employers for job offers? Do we bother with recruitment agencies, or go to employers directly?

Good day

I would like to Inquire about the possibility to revalidate my dental degree in Chile to be able to practice legally.

I studied dentistry in English. I would like to know the steps to do so and if there is an agency or lawyer to help do so.

Thank you in advance

Hello,

I work in the UK and I'm planning to spend some time working remotely in Portugal. I will pay social security (i.e. national insurance) in the UK. I believe that I will need an A1 form to prove to the Portuguese authorities that I/my employer has paid social security in the UK.

Does anyone know when, to whom, I need to present this A1 form in Portugal?

Thanks in advance!

I am being offered a Financial Controller profile by a company in Luanda. I am a CA from India and have about 15 years of post qualification experience with big MNC's in India. Some couple of hours research tells me that the package should include housing, food , a car, health insurance and one trip to home country every year. 

That I am being given. My question to all friends who are in the know is " How much USD should one ask for as a saving. I am told this will be deposited in my account in the home country by the company every month". 

Is there an age limit for Australians to work in Fiji?

Hello Everyone,

I am expecting a transfer from India to Netherlands for 2 years through my employer. I have few questions to clarify. Kindly help

1. What should be the average monthly take home after taxes and deductions for a decent life and some savings?

2.For example, if I am getting 4000 to 4500 EUR per month. What will be my take home after taxes and deductions?

3. What could be a the rent of a i bhk aparatment in and around Arnhem?

Hi - looks like I can relocate to Budapest, Hungary for a couple of years with my husband. I was wondering about getting a job there - maybe a call center or something else at a global firm where I could put my English skills to use. Any idea what the job market is like for call center work? Any idea what the pay would be and if I could get more as a native English speaker? Thanks

Hi everybody,

I would like to know about the quality of public schools in Malta. Does anybody know the price of the private schools?

Thank you

Hi, I was born and raised in Australian though I currently reside in Canada.  I have dual citizenship, Australian and Canadian. I am planning to come home to Australia for 4 months in 2019.  My question is, will I be covered by Australian heath care system as a citizen during my stay or do I need to take out travel insurance?

Thank you for whatever information you can provide.

Diana

I will be moving from Nigeria to Ottawa around January 2019. I intend coming with a dependant that will be 20 years old in July 2019. She will be in SS2 (Grade 11 equivalent) by then. I have read that cut-off age for secondary schools in Canada is 18 years meaning she will be above the bar then. How do we go about her finishing her secondary education and afterwards proceed to the University?

Looking forward to your swift response.

Thanjs and regards.

Hello,

I have started working just over half the time for my UK employer at home in Portugal. My employer did an assessment and determined that in these circumstances I would still pay UK PAYE (which is clear from the tax treaty between the two countries) and I am still paying national insurance in the UK. So, so far, no change.

I am intending to register as a non-habitual resident. My question is about the tax exemption:

"3.1 Income derived from employment (category A) is exempt from any taxation in Portugal if:

Hi there,

My critical skill visa was rejected with a "Submitted Inconsistent information" remark, but no more specific reason.

What should I do now? Should I request to review the decision, or should I rather reapply for a new visa?

Please help.

Thanks in advance.

Sonam More

I am a French teacher. I intend to apply for a high school teaching position in Texas, as my current employer has an exchange partnership with schools in Houston.

I am trying to find a school that will meet the needs of my two children. They are in 7th grade and 10th grade (which are 5ème and 2nde in France).

I cannot afford a private school and I am not familiar with public education in the US. I want to find a school for my kids first and then find a job in the area. Here is my question:

Dear All

My current employer has offered me the opportunity to relocate to Sao Paulo. I would be moving with my wife and three children.

I would highly appreciate any advice on the following:

A good place to live. I would like to rent a house near to a school for the kids.

Did you have issues with your kids regarding language learning and adaptability? Do local Brazilians, especially kids, accept foreigners? Are teachers generally open and patient with expat children?

Hello

My family and I are planning a move from Brazil to Munich. I'm looking for information about International Schools in Munich for my Portuguese-speaking child. She is 12 years old and speaks no English. Are there any schools in the area that would be able to take her?

Thanks for your help!

Nilceli

Hello,

We are moving to Czech Republic in few weeks. We are from the US and I am planning to homeschool my children for a while. Is anybody out there doing the same thing and what kind of curriculum do you use?

I was wondering if anyone has experience or could offer advice on starting your own safari business? Would it be best to start from scratch or take over an established lodge? What are the renting laws like in the national parks?

Hello,

I looking for some specific information related to changing employers in Spain. I have been working in Spain with a valid residence permit for around 2 years, and this permit is specific to ICT transfer from my current employer in India.

However, I have recently been offered a new job here in Spain. I want to know whether there will be any issue if using my current work permit, or if I will have to apply for a new one.

I am considering a job transfer to Jeddah. I'm a devout Catholic.  I understand that I'll be moving to  Muslim country and cannot openly practice my faith.  Is it possible to watch daily mass via YouTube or read my bible via internet or do they have these sites restricted?  How do ex pats practice their faith in hiding without coming foul of religious police? 

Hello, I have really been wanting to move to Argentina to live with my boyfriend but I don't know what procedures to do to get a visa to be able to live there. Do I get the visa before going to Argentina or am I allowed to get the visa when I'm there? Please, I really am looking for help. Where, and how can I get a visa to go live with him? Please help, and thank you.