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When the French ask me why I moved to France, I reply: “Bon pain, bon vin, et Serge Gainsbourg.” I’ll roughly translate that rhyming phrase to: Good bread, good wine, and why not be serenaded by the dulcet tones of French tro...

While some European citizens tend to forget that having a European passport does not exempt from immigration formalities outside of the EU, some people wishing to live in Europe may tend to think that once they set foot in th...

Oftentimes when reading a book, the academic demands some kind of homework. Some extracurricular exercises that shed additional light and layers on literature as it relates to our own context. *Ishmael* was one of these. N...

Navigating visa and immigration requirements in Germany can be complex. Compared to other European Union nations, Germany maintains a unique immigration framework of requirements and also extends to important matters after ob...

If you work in Human Resources or as a Global Mobility Manager, you know that having an experienced immigration lawyer to guide you through immigration legislation can be invaluable. When you’re working to get your assignees ...

The Corporate Spouse. It has a nice ring to it. Until you wonder if it also translates to The Good Wife. In a not so good way. The good one who supported the husband’s every move and will continue to do so even though she hat...

There is a lot happening in the world of mobility. Get your latest insights on what has transpired in Australia and New Zealand during July 2022 in this monthly recap. Some of the latest developments in Australian and New Ze...

Last month the Conservative party leader, Boris Johnson resigned. We thought it would be timely to address one of the major issues of company sponsorship within our world of business immigration. Namely, what do organisations...

Freedom is the most valuable luxury that an individual can have. Relocating to Malta can open doors to a lifetime of incredible experiences and an unprecedented quality of life. Whilst researching how to become a resident o...

New precedents are being established in the world of mobility. What should have captured the global headlines in March 2022, seemed to have quietly vanished from the news. Still, the ripple effects continued to stimulate othe...

Sir Mo Farah has recently revealed that he was trafficked to the UK as a young child and subjected to abuse after being forced into domestic labour. Headlines reporting how he was trafficked to the UK and treated like a slave...

Have you been dreaming of a big adventure across the Atlantic? If Europe has been calling, a sunny southern European state by the name of Malta may be the perfect base. Read on, to see all the ways in which your stay across ...

The number of short-term visa holders in Australia rose to 2.4 million throughout the years leading up to the pandemic and then fell to 1.8 million after the border closures were implemented. Skill shortages — which have wors...

As if being able to move more easily across borders wasn't enough, Costa Rica has taken a huge policy-oriented leap into further driving incentives. Notably, this includes no income tax for digital nomad visa holders. #### ...

While we are a digital-platform – the fabric of Relocate is the human connection. In order to achieve our mission statement for easing the burdens of migration there is one single element that must prevail: Trust. In an effo...

On 24 February 2022, the European Council condemned the Russian action because it has violated international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. On 4 March 2022, unprecedented in the history of the European ...

President Rodrigo Chaves has signed the long anticipated "Law to Attract Workers and Remote Providers of Services of An International Character", commonly known as the "Law of Digital Nomads". After the official publication o...

The announcement of Costa Rica’s digital nomad visa is right around the corner. Just last week the government signed the decree that was promulgated into law in October 2021. So hold your breath wanderlust nomads, your pura ...

The capital city, Belgrade, is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination. A low-comparative cost of living for housing makes this emerging market an exciting opportunity. For those seriously considering the purchase of re...

This year, Ale and I will be in Argentina, Brazil and America. I guess we qualify as “frequent international travelers”. Maybe our experience can help you. But remember, “best” is a relative term so do your own due diligence ...

Technology has changed the way we work and live. Post COVID-19, many people around the world are choosing to relocate for a better quality of life. They are leaving congested city life to work remotely from their dream destin...

Dear Sophie, Our startup gave up our office space in Silicon Valley during the pandemic – our team has been working remotely since then. We’re looking to fill several new engineering positions. We have not gone through the...

The main advantage of obtaining the Portuguese nationality is the possibility of living in any country of the European Union, with no need for a visa, being also able to travel to third countries (outside the European Union) ...

A short-stay hotel that offers guests a cozy hotel room for temporary privacy is known as a love hotel. Named after the 1968 Osaka hotel "Hotel Love", which featured a rotating sign and was constructed in 1968. #### Buenos A...

Peppers at the local market are so sweet in Greece that they rival strawberries for flavor, and they have such a high water content that you’d think you’re eating an orange. Large tomatoes are firm, bright red and sweeter an...

Digital nomadism and remote work are gaining more and more popularity around the world. But those new forms of working don't just offer opportunities for those who willingly decide to leave their countries. In this article we...

The Department of Justice in Ireland has announced that it is suspending re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years with immediate effect. In Ireland, non-EEA nationals who are aged over 16 and who hol...

The number of Schengen visa applications filed at the embassies, consulates, and visa centres of the Schengen Member States worldwide by third-country nationals in need of a visa to enter these countries has dropped by 83% co...

I had an inspiring conversation during my visit earlier this month to Serbia. I was meeting with Marijana Jovanović – a participant in our upcoming [Relocate Series](https://www.series.relocate.world/) event and Founder of th...

The pandemic is over. Countries have opened up their borders again, worldwide economies are functioning at full capacity, and economic growth is expected after an unprecedented decline, right? Well, if you go to the supermark...

Obtaining Georgian citizenship has seen a rise in popularity in recent times. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about the process of getting the Georgian citizenship, about the eligibility requiremen...

Relocate is on a mission to connect you with leading migration practitioners in top-destinations around the world. Take a moment and learn more about those pioneering the way for global mobility today. ### Have a Question f...

You may have already read the inspiring story of Rohan George traveling to Poland to offer support to the Ukrainian refugees gathered there on Krakow's Market Square. Here is part II of his story where he reflects on Public L...

Developing and implementing innovative solutions to the refugee crisis is not only about finding feasible and beneficial approaches but rooting them in the lived and embodied experience of individuals directly affected by thi...

Obtaining a Spouse Visa can be an important but frustrating part of any immigrant's life. The following article will guide you through the process of obtaining a Spouse Visa in Ireland and will also tell you about useful info...

Moving to another country with your loved one makes the expat experience even more exciting. After living how the locals live, many foreigners become familiar and comfortable in their surroundings, and this previously new pla...

Okay, it’s almost a year away, but now is the time to start making plans for the 2023 Rio Carnival. Unless another pandemic happens (let's all pray it doesn't), carnival 2023 will be back in full force from 17th to 22nd Febr...

In 2019, a new tax treatment for pensioners got introduced, adopting art. 24-ter in the Italian income tax code. Basically, a pensioner who has not been a resident of Italy in the 5 years prior to moving here can claim a flat...

Dear Sophie: For the past few years, our company has put very promising candidates into the annual H-1B lottery. None of them have been selected — and none of them meet the requirements for other work visas like an O-1A. We...

An important judgment of the Supreme Court of Ireland was delivered in the case of UM (a minor) -v- The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Passport Appeals officer David Barry last week. The case concerns the impact of th...

People often compare relocation to a foreign country based on where they’ve previously vacationed. While this is a good choice to escape from your routine, living in your chosen destination should actually take into account y...

Our due diligence process is one of the many unique advantages you will have in your Start-Up process by working with IQ Canada. There is a lot of noise regarding the Start-Up Visa program and a lot of empty promises. Do you ...

A Temporary Work Permit is one of the visas allowing you to stay and work in Nigeria, usually issued to expatriates on a short-term basis. In this article, you can learn what the Temporary Work Permit is exactly and what the ...

One pathway for immigration to Australia is to work as a Surveyor, if you have already acquired the necessary education or skills in your home country. The possible visas for Surveyors living and working in Australia include ...

The moment one steps outside their comfort zone, you immediately begin to learn about yourself. It is not for everyone, nor does everyone feel a pressing need for this kind of departure. *One man’s plough is another’s thoroug...

The Department of Justice of Ireland announced this week that the automatic immigration permission extensions which have been in place since March 2020 will not be extended beyond the 31st of May 2022. #### End of automatic ...

Brexit has already caused many changes and a lot of issues to the UK and some of its partners, and it seems there's no end in sight for the bad news. Gemma Tracey of Latitude Law explains what issues UK airports are currently...

Relocating overseas for retirement is a growing trend. More and more Americans and Canadians are planning to spend their Golden Years in Central or South America, Europe, or Asia. Adventurous “Snowbirds” used to flock to Flor...