Features
Japan
According to a ranking of ECA International, Japan offers the best salaries for expats in Asia. But is this the only thing the country can offer? The country, its capital, Tokyo and slowly the city of Osaka alike, is undeniably one of the most expensive cities to live in. How does that pan out in real life, though?
The UK tops the list of countries offering the best pay packets for expatriates. But surprisingly, Japan made it all the way to number two. To calculate expat pay package, ECA takes into consideration salaries including benefits, allowances as well as tax regime in place in the country.
Everyday life
Can we say we are surprised? The Global Drug Survey (GDS) found that the Brits get drunk more often than any other nationality- they reported getting drunk on average 51 times a year. What countries are in the top 5?
Formalities
The European Union (EU) elections begin this Thursday 23rd of May. Does the European expatriate community feel concerned about these elections? Are they going to vote? We asked a couple of them living within or outside of the European Union.
China
Shanghai's new visa strategy for entrepreneurs could be a real game-changer. In this article, 大咖福利影院 explores what could make the city a dynamic, innovative start-up hub.
Saudi Arabia
$200,000. This is what it will cost you to move to Saudi Arabia without a sponsor. Indeed, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved this measure last Tuesday 14th of May 2019. This measure should help attract wealthy and high-skilled expats according to the Saudi Gazette.
Germany
If you are a skilled worker residing outside the EU, you will now have it easier to move to Germany and work there. A new agreement on the immigration issue achieved last week aims to attract more professional workforce into the country. What are the specifics of the new law and how does it affect your chances of being employed in Germany?
Everyday life
What measures are being implemented to fight against global warming? Summer is closing in on Japan and its government is trying hard to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. From the Japanese "Cool Biz" to the Brazilian "green city", what are some of the best, most practical or most unusual measures around the world?
Everyday life
The Holy month of Ramadan started on the 7th of May. During this month, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Maybe you have just moved or are about to move to a Muslim country, and are not acquainted to the practices of the month of Ramadan just yet. Here are the basics of what you should and should not do during Ramadan.
Everyday life
The YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Survey found that the British were the European people the more open to immigration with 28% of those interviewed being of the opinion that the benefits of immigration outweigh the costs.
Oman
The expat visa ban was first announced in January 2018 with the aim to reduce local unemployment. Since then, it has been renewed once and extended to several other professions. It is being renewed for another six months.
Work
It's not always easy to start your own business. Imagine, over and above that, doing so in a foreign country. The administrative puzzle, the accounting and financial management are all steps that can be more complicated when we are not acquainted to the system of a foreign country. But creating your company abroad is also an extremely enriching professional and human experience. A fact that both Karim and Bertille, two expat entrepreneurs will confirm. This is their story.
Health system
Language barrier, cost or trouble being comfortable with practitioners in your host country... finding adequate healthcare abroad can be tricky. This new concept could, however, improve medical monitoring for expatriates: telemedicine. 大咖福利影院 tells you more about telemedicine and how it could change your experience with living abroad but also its limitations...
Work
The right to organize protests, to form a trade union or to join one or to safety at work… Workers rights are respected to different extents in different parts of the world. On this International Workers' Day, 大咖福利影院 revisits the 2018 Global Workers Rights Index of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The ITUC ranks according their violations of workers rights. These are the five countries with the least violations to workers' rights.
Everyday life
The human resources consulting firm Mercer publishes every year a ranking of the cities with the best quality of life. In March this year, Vienna topped, for the tenth consecutive year. 大咖福利影院 explores how cities on the African continent rank in this year's indice. In all, 39 factors from socio-cultural environment, to quality of schools and accommodation were taken into consideration.
Accommodation
As of this year, French citizens will be exempt of tax when selling their main residence ahead of a move abroad. Selling or renting out one's property before moving abroad is no easy feat. So we've decided to compile a checklist to help you out.
Banks and finance
A study by Insight Discovery found that one in five expat in Gulf Cooperation Countries fail to save any of their salary. Higher wages, however, is often why people want to settle abroad. What are the pitfalls to avoid?
Julie and Michael have been in Saigon for two years. In two years, they have created Zero Waste Saigon and are working hard to try and reduce waste production in the city.
Other Types
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
France
A decree published on April 25 in the Official Gazette updates the rules allowing foreign workers to apply for the European Card or register on the "list of jobseekers."
France
E-invoicing (and e-reporting) was previously voluntary. From September 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for businesses to issue and receive electronic invoices. So who exactly is affected?
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Golden Visa program has been updated. The reform, focused on simplification, aims to further cement the United Arab Emirates' position as a top destination for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
Formalities
A new fee for expats. Quietly slipped into the 2026 Finance Act, this measure has very real consequences for foreign drivers in their everyday lives. Starting May 12, exchanging a driver's license will no longer be free.
United Arab Emirates
The emirate of Dubai is rolling out a new strategy to keep attracting wealthy expats. A minimum investment is no longer required to qualify for a two-year residency visa.
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