Expat Essentials
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31.6KA working holiday visa allows some non-EU citizens to work while traveling across Europe
(Editor’s note: This post on rules for a working holiday visa was updated on 17 April 2023 with new information.) If you’re...
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3.7KAspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)
This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true –...
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869EU Blue Card for non-EU citizens (updated): One more way to live and work in Europe
(Editor’s note: This Blue Card post will be updated from time to time as rules and requirements change.) The first time I...
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342Miriam Thaler in Lisbon: Five ways to learn Portuguese online for free, or nearly free
Learning the language of a new country after you have moved there is both an exciting and sometimes challenging process, as I...
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385Permesso di soggiorno: Navigating the labyrinth of Italy’s long-stay visa bureaucracy
It’s no secret that there are headaches involved with acquiring a long-term visa to live here in Italy. It can get complicated,...
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362For Americans, Italy is a wonderful place to visit and study, but a tough place to find a job
(Editor’s note: This post about moving to Italy is the sixth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for...
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362Jackie Harding’s expat explainer: Carnaval in the Netherlands is wild, wonderful … and little bit crazy
It’s carnaval time in the Netherlands and for those who are new to this very Dutch tradition, here are some survival tips for the...
