Expat Guide to Living in Venezuela

More Culture Shock Reports for Venezuela

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Venezuela handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Venezuela:

Culture Shock in Porlamar, Venezuela

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More Living in Venezuela Reports

What are people's priorities in Venezuela - work? family? 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 Venezuela:

Living in Caracas, Venezuela

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More Moving to Venezuela Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Venezuela? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Venezuela? Below are some of the responses from expats in Venezuela:

Moving to Caracas, Venezuela

Moving to Maracaibo, Venezuela

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Reviews of Schools in Venezuela

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Venezuela. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Venezuela:

Colegio Internacional de Caracas (CIC) in Caracas, Venezuela

British International School Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Venezuela. If you are already living in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Venezuela:

Retiring in Porlamar, Venezuela

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Venezuela? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Venezuela 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 Venezuela? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Venezuela? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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