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Where to go for medical tests in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, I am coming to SA (joburg)for a holiday with my african partner. We want to get tested for STDs before being together. Where should we go,i.e. doctor or hospital etc. I want to go to a western standard doctor. Does anyone have any idea of cost and how long test results might take? Any oter advice would be useful. Many thanks and apologies if topic upsets anyone but I really need some advice.

How do I find a sponsor for a work visa for the USA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
Hello everyone!! I'm looking to work & live in the USA on a permanant basis however I need a visa preferable a work visa. But I'm not sure where I can find employers/petitioners who are willing to sponsor immigrants?? Are there any specific job search sites where employers can sponsor immigrants?? I've looked on a few job sites such as careerbuilder.com & monster.com however those jobs are for American citizens who are already living in the USA.

Can bring cosmetic ingredient into Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hi everyone, Can bring cosmetic ingredient into the Kingdom? I make my own cosmetic because I have sensitive skin. Those ingredient doesn't contain alcohol, most of them packed in syringe and bottle each of them weight between 5 - 100 gram. They are just basic ingredient that can be found in most of the cosmetic for example Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol and emulsifier. Does anyone know if I can bring them with me. Thank you in advance.

What is the best school option in Vienna for my 12 year old daughter?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna

We are trying to figure out a move to Vienna with our children. I have read that there are public bilingual schools but are these for younger children only? My daughter is an advance student who knows German but not on her current age level. We don't want her to fall behind on her current study level. any help would be appreciated!

How do I register a car in France if it was purchased in another country?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
I will try and keep this simple! ... I live in Spain but am moving to France in the next couple of months. A Spanish friend is selling a car which I would like to buy. I want to know if it is possible to buy it just as I am leaving Spain, and do the transfer of ownership and registration in France, or is it absolutely necessary to do this in Spain and then reregister it in France? Thank you!

How should I dress as a Muslim women from the US when I move to Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Doha
Assalamo aleikum, I am an American Muslim contemplating a move to Qatar in the future and I'm curious about the standards of dress there. As a Muslim I wear the abaya and hijab but we wear our scarves so many different ways in the West and I wondered if there were any standards I should be aware of. I am also curious about how women who wear the niqab fare in Qatar - are they allowed to work in the niqab?

Monthly visit visa waiver vs spouse visa for Israel?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
I have a what I think is a somewhat unusual question because I can't find anyone else asking about a similar circumstance. My life-partner (we are not married though I would think common law should apply) has applied for a year long program for additional education in her career field at a university in Tel Aviv. She will qualify for the year long student visa. I am not sure how to apply for or if I need a visa to move with her.

What are my work visa options for Malaysia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hello! i moved to KL in the middle of 2014. I came here for a work opportunity through my current company and am set with a work visa. However, my boyfriend moved here in September and has not had much luck finding work. The main issue is not the money, but the confidence that a work visa would bring him we don't have to worry that he might get stopped at immigration as we travel. Besides the typical job search, does anyone have any other creative suggestions or contacts that might be able to help? Any advice is appreciated! Please reply here or send me an email. Thanks! Wendy

Should we move to Bulgaria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bulgaria
Moving to bulgaria???? Is it a good idea or a bad idea???? We are looking to live off the land and be completely self sufficient as we can be we are just looking to meet new people aswell and have some help as I'm quite frightened about the idea as I know no one other than my husband and I am concerned for my children hope someone can help put my mind at ease or give me an insight as to what bulgarian farm life is really like x x x. Thankyou everyone x

Can anyone tell me the pay scale for a specialist doctor in Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi friends! I am planning to attend Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH)interview in India next week. I've applied for 'Specialist Doctor' position. Please reply with latest pay scales offered to Specialist doctors in Saudi Arabia. Thanks.

Is R 40,000 a month enough to lively safely in Cape Town with a family & save up to 50% of the income?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
I am evaluating an employment opportunity in Cape Town and will move with my wife & 1 year old. I am currently on a contract in India and make about 20,000R here so I will double my income by moving to cape Town. However, the cost of living seems to be 3 times higher when compared to India. We'd like to live in a gated apartment with electrified fence and security in a safe area in Cape Town and also buy a car. Can somebody help me understand if R40,000 a month is a good deal or should I look elsewhere?

What visas are needed to enter Ireland as a spouse of an Irish citizen?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Hi im an Irish citizen and lived there until 2006 when I moved to Australia, I met and married a New Zealander and we are currently living in New Zealand. We want to move to Ireland next year to live and work but just wondering what visas he will need, also we have two young kids, do we need any visas for them, they both have Irish passports so I suspect they wont need a visa. I have looked on the Irish immigration website but its extremely confusing. TIA Ruth :)

Where can I get info on visas for China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
I am considering going to China to live with my prospective mate. I will not be going to work there, just going there to live with her. She is a doctor with her own home. The city is Zhuzhou. I cannot find a visa to match what I want to do. Tourist is not long enough since I am moving there permanently if I do go. Also, since I am retired and will not be working, I wouldn't use a Work or Business visa? Also, I am on government pension through the VA and Social Security Disability.

Where can I find an apartment in Hong Kong for $15,000?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi everyone, I've just been offered a job in Hong Kong and will be working in Wanchai. Can anyone recommend some good places in Hong Kong where I can find a nice modern one bedroom flat that isnt a shoebox for $15,000 per month? I dont mind commuting within reason. (also, what websites should I use to find accomodation?) Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

How much time does MNC company normally take to give an offer letter?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi all, I attended an interview on Dec 2nd 2014 and cleared all rounds in the interview process. I forwarded my photo, All educations documents to HR on 3rd of Dec and after that there was a long UAE National holiday period till 7th of Dec. In the second week I sent a couple of follow up Emails to HR but there was no reply. I sent one more follow up email in the 3rd week and received a auto reply email stating " I am out of office till 1 week.

How do I find accommodation in Manhattan?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New York City
Hi there me and my partner ( we are a same gender female couple ) are looking for a place to rent short term in Manhattan commutable to the upper east side. One of us is training for the United Nations relating to a post graduate degree the other is touring but still reciving a wage. We are looking for somewhere to stay from 17th January for exactly 89 days. We have a budget of around 1500$ per month and would like a studio preferably or would consider sharing with a gay friendly housemate.

Can I take a years anti-depressants to Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
We are moving to saudi soon and i am taking antidepressants- active ingredient is called citalopram. I am on these pills for the last 10 years and CANNOT stop taking them - as per advice of my psychhiatrist. I heared that these kind of drughs are banned in saudi. Will i have problem to brong in a worth of one year ´ s dose if i will have a medical report from my shrink? Thanks

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