Expat Guide to Living Abroad
Whether you're already living abroad or preparing to move overseas, our Expat Guide to Living Overseas can help guide you. For answers to specific questions, use our Country Forums to talk with other expats and retirees already living abroad.
Pack your bags, because Croatia's much-anticipated Digital Nomad Visa (aka Temporary Digital Nomad Stay) is now law and the application process is in place. This article provides step-by-step instructions about how to apply for the digital nomad visa. Are you eligible? How do you apply? What documents do you need? What are the costs? Can you bring your family?
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Merida offers expats just about everything they could ask for... affordable living in a great atmosphere, high quality health care, striking distance to the ocean, and much, much more.
The American Women's Association of Rome remotely collaborated on a cookbook during the pandemic. It's available now and part of the proceeds are donated to Italy's Protezione Civile, to aid those health professionals who have been on the front lines during the pandemic.
An expat who moved from Seattle to Palmas Del Mar, Puerto Rico talks about finding a condo, learning Spanish, finding a loan through a local bank and more.
An expat in Tokyo talks about the high cost of housing, living close to work, property searches and mansion apartments.
An expat in Cozumel appreciates that good friendships feel like family, the community sticks together and the family-oriented culture.
Beihai is a large port city on the southwest coast of China with a population of approximately 500,000. An expat who moved to Beihai offers an in-depth view of life in this growing city.
An expat in Suzhou, China offers great advice about getting to know other expats in Suzhou, acclimating to a new culture, where to live and more.
An expat living in Bangalore for the second time talks about what it's like living there, international schools, Indian weddings, Bangalore's friendly people and more.
An expat, who decided to move Coatepec, Mexico, talks about the realities of living there. She chose Coatepec for its climate, because it is in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains.
A retiree in Marseille says that the cost of living is lower than you would think. He rents and housing is his biggest cost. If you try to speak French, you'll find that locals will be friendlier and more welcoming.
More Culture Shock Reports
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses to date:
- Culture Shock in Aarhus, Denmark
- Culture Shock in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Culture Shock in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Culture Shock in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Culture Shock in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Culture Shock in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Culture Shock in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Culture Shock in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Culture Shock in Abuja, Nigeria
- Culture Shock in Accra, Ghana
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- Culture Shock in Ajijic, Mexico
- Culture Shock in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Culture Shock in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Culture Shock in Alabang, Philippines
- Culture Shock in Alexandria, Egypt
- Culture Shock in Alexandria, Egypt
- Culture Shock in Algiers, Algeria
- Culture Shock in Algiers, Algeria
- Culture Shock in Algiers, Algeria
- Culture Shock in Algiers, Algeria
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More Living Overseas Reports
What are people's priorities - 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 to date:
- Living in Aberdeen, Scotland
- Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Living in Accra, Ghana
- Living in Adelaide, Australia
- Living in Ajijic, Mexico, Mexico
- Living in Al Ain, UAE
- Living in Al Ain, UAE
- Living in Al Hocemia , Morocco
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- Living in Alexandria, Egypt
- Living in Alexandria, Egypt
- Living in Allendale, United States
- Living in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Living in Alytus, Lithuania
- Living in Ambergris Caye, Belize
- Living in Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Living in Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Living in Angera, Italy
- Living in Antalya, Turkey
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More Moving Overseas Reports
What should you take with you when you move? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats? Below are some of the responses to date:
- Moving to Aberchirder, Scotland
- Moving to Abingdon, UK
- Moving to Abingdon, UK
- Moving to Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Moving to Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Moving to Agean Island, Greece
- Moving to Ahmedabad, India, India
- Moving to Ajijic , Mexico
- Moving to Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico
- Moving to Alesund, Norway
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- Moving to Almeria, Spain
- Moving to Altea, Spain
- Moving to Alto Boquete, Panama
- Moving to Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Moving to Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Moving to Angeles City, Philippines
- Moving to Angeles City, Philippines
- Moving to Angeles City, Philippines
- Moving to Arusha, Tanzania
- Moving to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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International School Reports
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews submitted to date:
- Gems american academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Gems American Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Glenelg School in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- American International School Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- American International School in Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- American International School in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- American Community School in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- ACS in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Cascade - British Nursery in Adan, Kuwait
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- International Community School of Addis Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- International Community School Addis Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- International Community School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Scotch College in Adelaide, Australia
- International School Basel in Aesch, Switzerland
- Montessori School in Agadir, Morocco
- Alpes/Cumbres Institute in Aguascalientes, Mexico
- Mahatma Gandhi International School in Ahmedabad, India
- MADAR International School in Al Ain, UAE
- Dubai American Academy in Al Barsha, UAE
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Dream vs. Reality of Living Abroad Reports
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they move abroad. If you are already living abroad, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports submitted to date:
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Ajijic, Mexico
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Athens, Greece
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Baar, Switzerland
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Balatonfured, Hungary
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Balikpapan, Indonesia
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Bangkok, Thailand
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Berlin, Germany
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- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Brasilito, Costa Rica
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Braunschweig, Germany
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Burgas, Bulgaria
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Cahuita , Costa Rica
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Cimarrones, Costa Rica
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Cingoli, Italy
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico
- Dream vs. Reality of Living in Cologne, Germany
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Retiring Abroad 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 abroad, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports submitted to date:
- Retiring in Ajijic, Mexico
- Retiring in Ajijic and Chapala, Mexico
- Retiring in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Retiring in Angeles City, Philippines
- Retiring in Antalya, Turkey
- Retiring in Apizaco, Mexico
- Retiring in Aude and Herault Departments, France
- Retiring in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- Retiring in Belize City, Belize
- Retiring in Bocas del Toro, Panama
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- Retiring in Boquete, Panama
- Retiring in Brussels, Belgium
- Retiring in Budapest, Hungary
- Retiring in Budapest, Hungary
- Retiring in Cali, Colombia
- Retiring in Cascais, Portugal
- Retiring in Cascais, Portugal
- Retiring in Cebu City, Philippines
- Retiring in Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Retiring in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Having a Baby Abroad Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like around the world? Below are some of the reports submitted to date:
- Having a Baby in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Having a Baby in Alghero, Italy
- Having a Baby in Algiers, Algeria
- Having a Baby in Amman, Jordan
- Having a Baby in Amman, Jordan
- Having a Baby in Antofagasta, Chile
- Having a Baby in Arusha, Tanzania
- Having a Baby in Athens, Greece
- Having a Baby in Athens, Greece
- Having a Baby in Athens, Greece
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- Having a Baby in Athens, Greece
- Having a Baby in Ballinsloe, Ireland
- Having a Baby in Barcelona, Spain
- Having a Baby in Belize City, Belize
- Having a Baby in Blida, Algeria
- Having a Baby in Boca Raton, US
- Having a Baby in Bogota, Colombia
- Having a Baby in Bridgetown, Barbados
- Having a Baby in Brussels, Belgium
- Having a Baby in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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More Working Abroad Reports
What's it like to find a job abroad? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats living in various cities and towns around the world? Below are some of the reports submitted to date:
- Working in Aarhus, Denmark
- Working in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Working in Beijing, China
- Working in Bogota, Colombia
- Working in Brussels, Belgium
- Working in Bucharest, Romania
- Working in ChangWon, Korea
- Working in cleveland, Costa Rica
- Working in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Working in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Working in Dubai, UAE
- Working in Dubai, UAE
- Working in Dubai, UAE
- Working in Dublin, Ireland
- Working in Dublin, Ireland
- Working in Dusseldorf, Germany
- Working in Dusseldorf, Germany
- Working in Florence, Italy
- Working in Frankfurt, Germany
- Working in Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Additional Articles
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Digital Nomads Village: Madeira Islands
As the growth of digital nomads has exploded in recent years, governments around the world are beginning to understand the potential they present. Madeira Islands is trying to seize this opportunity with its innovative digital nomads village project.
Expat Survey: Panama Remains Popular With Expats
Expats remain attracted to Panama for its cost of living, excellent climate and the variety of options available for places to live. Read about how Panama ranked relative to other expat destinations and specific comments from expats themselves.
Croatia Visa & Residency
If you're heading to Croatia, you'll need to know if you need a visa, what type of visa, how to apply for that visa, COVID-19 related entry requirements for Croatia, the health insurance requirement and more. Includes information about the new Digital Nomad Visa and how to apply.
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