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Our New Expat Tip Tool helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place!

We encourage everyone to add tips for your country or general expats tips. The 5 expats who submit the most tips during the month of June will receive $75 Amazon.com gift certificates! (Note: in the June contest, tips must be at least 50 words long. Shorter tips will not be counted in the contest. Plus, tips that are promotional in nature are not counted in this top tip competition -- although tips that promote events and professionals who submit helpful advice are WELCOME on Expat Tips!!)

United States Citizens Moving to Portugal: Demystifying the Paper Trail

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Thanks to Susan Stults Korthase for this helpful overview of current requirements to begin the process of obtaining a Residency Visa when moving from the US to Portugal. (Read Article)

Culture Shock in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador

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An expat in Bahia de Caraquez enjoys the slower pace of life. She explains that people there take time to enjoy family and friends. She feels very fortunate to have found Ecuador and loves Bahia.

Expat Heath Insurance When You Live Overseas

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Expat Financial's David Tompkins provides an overview of the types of expat health insurance from travel medical insurance to long-term expat health insurance. (Read Article)

Moving to Dhaka, Bangladesh

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One expat talks about moving to Dhaka and offers tips. Set the right expectations. When searching for an apartment, check the water supply, find out if there is construction nearby and how close, more.

Top 5 Reasons to Retire in Penang, Malaysia

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With its beautiful beaches, laid-back lifestyle and UNESCO World Heritage status for the historic capital of Georgetown, Penang is a great overseas retirement destination. (Read Article)