The results of HSBC’s 14th annual Expat Explorer study have been released with its insight into the issues that are important to expats and its ranking of different destinations for different aspects of the expat lifestyle.  The study has looked at the impact of the pandemic as well as a wide range other issues...

A survey by Aetna International has found that more expats value access to quality family healthcare than prioritise the financial package or their career prospects.  Here we give you the conclusions from the survey. An Aetna International survey of expats living abroad has revealed that 87% of expats surveyed believed...

British expats across Europe have spoken of their increasing homesickness, with many unable to get hold of their favourite British foods and home comforts for extended periods of time due to both the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties that Brexit have caused on food deliveries. On-going travel restrictions, red lists and isolation...

Confidence high for expats in regions where COVID-19 deaths have remained low.   A survey by Aetna International of expats across multiple markets confirms that three quarters (75%) are set to continue living abroad in a post-COVID world despite the impact of the pandemic.   Out of the countries in which the research was carried...

No, we’re not making this up – there really are states, cities, and entire countries that will pay you to move there. In some cases, they are offering expatriates and digital nomads start-up grants to encourage more entrepreneurs into the area. Others are offering various financial incentives if you can bring a property back...

The UK’s first ever online menopause clinic has launched a service for the expat community, offering personalised treatment options to millions of women suffering from menopausal symptoms.  The Online Menopause Centre (OMC) provides virtual video consultations and individually tailored treatment plans to menopausal and perimenopausal (the period leading up to the menopause) women. ...

Hot off the press, InterNations’ yearly ranking for the best places to live for expats is out! They surveyed over 12,000 expats living in 59 countries to come up with a ranking of the most expat-friendly countries. The cost of living, ease of settling in, and overall quality of life are just a few of...

British expats may need to reinvest their assets in order to meet EU residency visa requirements and establish permanent homes in EU countries. Applicants must show that they and their dependents have incomes sufficient to prevent them becoming a burden on the state. What constitutes both ‘income’  and ‘sufficient income’ varies from one country to...

   A major new piece of research* undertaken by AXA Global Healthcare, in which 543 HR Decision Makers and 568 globally mobile workers were surveyed, has highlighted a communication gap between the two groups when it comes to the benefits offered to those on international assignments.   International working can often create unique...

If you consider yourself to be an expat who loves to splurge and live on the finer things in life, then this article is for you. According to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2021, the most expensive cities on the planet are concentrated in the Asia Pacific region. In...

Just a few months after the end of the Brexit transition period, Smart Currency Exchange clients tell us they’re as keen as ever to experience life outside the UK.  Indeed with millions of us working from home for the foreseeable future, many are wondering if they can do so far beyond British shores....

These days, aspiring entrepreneurs are no longer limited to their location. They can start their business overseas. Thus, they can reach the global market with less hassle.  The only caveat is that local laws can restrict you. Plus, starting a business overseas can be expensive. If you are one of those aspiring global entrepreneurs,...