Expat Essentials
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1.6KMolli Sébrier in Paris: My step-by-step guide to becoming an au pair in France
(Editor’s note: This post outlining how to become an au pair originally appeared on The American in Paris website. It’s reposted here...
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2.0KIrina Greensitt: My expat guide to everything you need to know about healthcare and health insurance in Spain
For those of us who are residents, or thinking of becoming a resident, of Spain there are two possibilities when it comes...
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1.6KGrace Bialecki in Paris: What Is a contrat d’intégration républicaine, or CIR?
(Author’s note: I can’t say I never expected to have to sign a contract with France… 🙂 This post about the CIR...
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1.4KDoug Ralph: The good news is, digital nomads can cut their taxes; the bad news is, your U.S. tax return obligation follow you everywhere
(Full disclosure: Dispatches is a satisfied client and recommends Doug and Specialized Tax Resolution Service. We receive no remuneration for this post...
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1.7KCarla Bastos: International travel these days requires refundable tickets, flight insurance and always, always a backup plan
(Editor’s note: This post about dealing with the perils of international travel is Pt. 4 in a continuing series of posts about Carla...
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1.6KMolli Sébrier in Paris: How to go to university in France as a foreigner
(Editor’s note: This post about attending university in France originally appeared on The American in Paris website. It’s reposted here with permission.)...
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2.0KIrina Greensitt in Spain: Here are my best tips for the non-lucrative visa application
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series with tips on applying to the Spanish consulate for a non-lucrative visa if...
