IT skills could be your ticket to an expat dream

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

IT opening borders. The advent of big data, the growing connectivity of the Internet and the ways digital marketing underpins business growth have combined to make the world a smaller place. The opportunities for young IT professionals are growing exponentially. They can find themselves in great demand to help companies maximise their SEO, protect their […]

Land of the rising sun and expat opportunities

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

Is Japan the future for expat opportunities? If you’re looking for a professional, skilled job overseas, then Japan could be well worth considering. According to a report made at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2017, a shocking 81% of Japanese employers reported that skills shortfalls are becoming more acute. This has been largely attributed […]

Could you emigrate to the USA?

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

Here’s our guide to living the American Dream. The USA is viewed by many as a land of opportunity. Making it one of the most popular choices for those wishing to begin a new life overseas. But what is involved in migrating to the USA and could you qualify for a visa? Are you eligible […]

Expat errors and how to avoid them.

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

Thinking of moving abroad? Here’s some expert advice. Becoming an expat can seem like a complicated process, especially if you haven’t spent any time living abroad before. It’s easy for inexperienced expats to overlook important details about moving abroad, which can cause annoying problems later. Luckily, the most common oversights and errors can be easily […]

Living and working in Taiwan for expats

Posted on 25th July 2017 in Brexit

With a survey conducted with over 14,000 Taiwan Expats, working in Taiwan has now become one of the hotspots for expats. With many people retiring in Asia now, some expats are choosing Taiwan to work. Many are having to transfer pensions to a suitable SIPP following the new pension rules.  Whilst others have no pension […]

Global super commuters vs traditional expats

Posted on 30th May 2017 in Advice

Are you a global commuter or simply someone with feet in two countries? Changes in the expat work market The traditional image of an expat as someone who has moved to a new country to work or retire is being blurred by a wide range of other overseas movers and business makers. For some people, […]

More British seek dual citizenship

Posted on 24th April 2017 in Advice

Dual citizenship from other EU countries Some pundits blame a lack of faith in Britain’s future for the steep rise in people applying for dual citizenship from other EU countries. Passport officials in Ireland report that in one month, the number of UK-based applications for citizenship has reached the level they would normally expect over […]

Kuwait Expats – driving ban could halt expats

Posted on 17th April 2017 in Advice

Kuwait Expats – Driving Licences Sometimes when you live and work abroad the laws can suddenly change, putting unexpected hurdles in your path. That’s the case with Kuwait’s proposed driving ban on Kuwait expats receiving permission to drive. MP Safa Al Hashem is calling for a one-year halt on issuing Kuwait driving licences to the […]

Expats Vietnam work-life balance

Posted on 7th April 2017 in Advice

Expats Vietnam: An expat destination Among the top emerging destinations for expat careers is Vietnam, which is working hard to attract new overseas talent. This exotic Asian country has made rapid progress since making a commitment to major economic reforms thirty years ago, and is developing employee benefits packages for indigenous and new residents as […]