Global Expat Guide

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  Six Tips for Avoiding Expat Burnout

  Barely a year had passed since I started living abroad when I received a rather intense and emotion-filled message from a friend of mine, proclaiming: “I hate this city, I hate everything about being here - I am looking up flights to move back home at the end of the week.”
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  International Car Insurance

  If you enjoy driving and value your independence, you’ll want to keep using a car – even when moving to another country, where you may need to get used to different traffic conditions. For expat motorists, car insurance is a big part of staying safe. Read our tips on international policies below!
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  The 7 Best Cities for Tech Expats beyond Silicon Valley

  With a career in IT, it’s easy to work in any big city around the globe. These seven cities are fully embracing the digital revolution, providing countless opportunities for the tech-savvy among you. There’s no time like the present: just pick one and go!
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  Financial Checklist for Expatriates

  Are you on track for retirement and your other financial goals? When it comes to living abroad, there are special considerations to be aware of depending on your nationality and circumstances. Review the checklist to ensure your bases are covered.
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  Pension Planning for Expatriates

  Chances are that no matter whom you talk to about your pension plans, they will tell you something that boils down to “you cannot start planning for your retirement too early”. You might be rather hard pressed to find another statement that sums up the topic as concisely and truthfully.
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  How to Get Divorced as an Expat

  Making a marriage work is not easy especially with the additional pressure of making your expat life work. Divorce is usually the logical consequence when a marriage ends. InterNations member Hero offers advice on what to keep in mind for a divorce outside of your home country.
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  The Traveling Spouse: Supporting Their Partner’s Career

  Moving abroad for their partner’s job, Traveling Spouses often face an unsatisfying life abroad. They struggle with low career prospects, find it hard to make friends, and many want to return home at some point.
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  Expat in my Own Country

  After living abroad for a long time, expats often feel like a fish out of water when they move “back home”. Our member Nuran Akdemir experienced just that when she moved back to Istanbul after having lived in London for 25 years. Here, she tells her story!
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  Expat Partners

  Many expatriates take their spouse or family along when moving abroad. Are you one of them? You may have noticed yourself that working expats have a career to distract them from culture shock, but partners often struggle with the situation. InterNations offers tips on coping with this change.

  • Temporary Separation and Partners' Needs
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  Expat Life, Bilingualism and your Cultural Identity

  Every expat guide, including our own, will tell you that adapting to the culture of your home abroad is important. But how does one do so without losing their cultural identity at the same time. InterNations member Mathew has some thoughts on that aspect of the expat experience.
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  Moving to Another Country: Final To-Dos

  You have a job in your new destination and handled all the paperwork that comes with moving to another country? Well done! But you still need to keep some final steps in mind, such as health check-ups and financial issues. Our guide helps you with the final preparations for moving to another country.

  • Moving to a Foreign Country: Last Steps
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  Comparing International Real Estate Prices

  Are you planning to buy property abroad? If so, you are surely interested in international prices for properties and a comparison of how expensive different locations around the world are. InterNations has researched current trends of the 2013 real estate markets around the globe for you, including an overview of the most expensive locations worldwide.
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  How to Find a Job Abroad

  Quite a few self-made expats struggle to find a job abroad. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible though! With a structured, thought-out approach, determination and a dose of creativity, you increase your chances of success during your job search overseas.

  • Tips for Your Job Search Overseas
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  Tax Reimbursement for Foreign Assignees

  Has your employer just offered you a new career track abroad? While you consider whether to accept a foreign assignment and think about potential salary negotiations, don’t forget about your income tax. Tax reimbursement policies may be among the incentives your company is willing to provide.
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  Living in Another Country: Blending in

  Expats often struggle to completely adjust to living in another country. But sticking exclusively with the expat community may ultimately prevent you from really understanding and immersing yourself in the local culture. InterNations helps you leave your comfort zone!

  • The Expat Bubble