Expat Guide to Living in New Providence

Whether you're already living in New Providence or preparing to move to New Providence, our Expat Guide to Living in Bahamas offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in New Providence. For answers to specific questions, visit our Bahamas Forum to talk with expats in New Providence.

Living in New Providence, Bahamas

An expat on New Providence, an island that is home to the capital city of Nassau, offers advice on moving to the Bahamas and what it's like to live there. Finances, life as an expat, locals and more are covered in this report.

Retirement in New Providence, Bahamas

An expat retiree on New Providence, Bahamas, which is the home of the capital Nassau, offers valuable advice on how to retire there. Information on housing, health care, transportation, night life and more is provided.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in New Providence handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to New Providence by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in New Providence Reports

What are people's priorities in New Providence - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in New Providence:

Living in New Providence, Bahamas

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to New Providence? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in New Providence? Help others moving to New Providence by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to New Providence with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in New Providence, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to New Providence. If you are already living in New Providence, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Retiring in New Providence Reports

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in New Providence, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in New Providence:

Retiring in New Providence, Bahamas

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in New Providence? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in New Providence by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in New Providence? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in New Providence? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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