Expat Guide to Living in Saipan

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

The Truth About Saipan

With its year-round tropical weather, world class shore diving and rich cultural diversity, Saipan is a destination worth discovering.

Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Saipan

An expat in Saipan talks about the limited access to quality healthcare in Saipan. Most people travel to Guam or the Philippines for medical issues and care, because the only hospital in Saipan is a mess. She would advise those with serious medical issues to avoid moving to Saipan.

Living in Saipan, United States

An expat in Saipan advises newcomers to expect to feel isolated, bring enough money for plane tickets for an emergency, learn to snorkel, bring a camera and enjoy the lovely people and beautiful Saipan.

Culture Shock Report

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

Submit a Culture Shock Report

More Living in Saipan Reports

What are people's priorities in Saipan - 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 Saipan:

Living in Saipan, United States

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Saipan? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Saipan? Help others moving to Saipan 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 Saipan with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Saipan, 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 Saipan. If you are already living in Saipan, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

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 Saipan by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

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

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

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

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Northern Virginia, US

Be as open and as friendly as you can be. You may find friends that are a different age or nationality from those you had at home. Treat yourself to the odd magazine or candy from your home country and skype.

An Expat Discusses Living in Christiansted, US

An expat talks about life in Christiansted, St. Croix following Hurricane Maria in September of 2017. The oil refinery closed, tourism was down and jobs were hard to come by. But, the situation is improving since refinery has reopened and there are reconstruction jobs. She wouldn't advise someone to move to St. Croix right now unless they don't need to work.

Health Care in New York City

New York City is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for specialized health care. Here are some important medical resources for expats living in New York City.

New York City is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for specialized health care. Here are some important medical resources for expats living in New York City....

Healthcare in Boston

Expats in Boston have access to excellent healthcare and hospitals attached to the best medical schools in the world. As with other parts of the U.S., it's imperative to know your coverage before you access any kind of care or purchase prescription medication.