Tokyo Residents Subject to New Flight Path Japan has recently revised its flight regulations, causing expats in Tokyo to complain about the new 2020 flight path, which now sees jets thundering over their heads. During peak times, around 44 planes per hour now jet into Haneda Airport, resulting in unprecedented noise levels. Expats also complain … Read more
Germany Introduces E-Prescriptions Germany introduced e-prescriptions (“e-Rezept”) from July 1st 2023, after successful trials across the country. You should now be able to access your medication by taking your health insurance card into your local pharmacy, placing it in the e-reader and allowing the pharmacist to see your prescription on the national database. Spain to … Read more
Cost of Living Crisis Causes “23%” of Expats to Consider Selling Up According to recent research by Experts for Expats, around 23% of British expats are considering selling their UK properties. Undertaken in late 2022, the survey consulted 200 British expats abroad. 72% of these respondents receive an income from a UK property, and 67% … Read more
Amy Heslop from Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS) and Expatriate Tax Services London Ltd, official Expat Focus UK Taxation partners dealing with expatriate cross border issues, discusses why US expats are choosing to move to the UK. The UK’s rich and abundant history stands out as a major attraction for Americans, making it a preferred … Read more
Mercer City Ranking for 2023 The annual Mercer City Ranking for 2023 has now been released, giving details of the most and least expensive cities on the planet for international employees. Hong Kong, Zurich and Geneva topped last year’s list, and Hong Kong is once again at the head of the ranking, being judged the … Read more
‘Hakeem’ to be Put in Place in Bahrain From September The Arabic kingdom of Bahrain is launching a new health insurance scheme for expats from September. Hakeem, which means ‘wise,’ will be replacing the previous Private Co-operative Health Insurance Programme. The move was announced recently at the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Conference and Exhibition. … Read more
Inside Employee Minds This month, among other issues, we’re going to take a look at a recent research project on wellness and business. The Mercer report Inside Employee Minds, which surveyed over 2000 employees, identifies four ‘pillars’ of wellness in the workplace: The report found that respondents cited the following concerns as their top priorities: The … Read more
Kuwait: Deportation of Expats Over 11,000 expats have been deported from Kuwait in the first four months of 2023, according to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior. The deportations have been made on the basis of violation of residency laws. Surveillance and enforcement measures have been stepped up, as reported in the Gulf News recently, with … Read more
Sweden, a Scandinavian nation known for its progressive policies and high standard of living, boasts one of the world’s most comprehensive social welfare systems. Its commitment to supporting residents from cradle to grave through a wide array of benefits has earned it global admiration. This commitment is expressed through a combination of policies aimed at … Read more
The United Kingdom boasts a robust and dynamic housing market, presenting both opportunities and challenges for expats looking to settle in this historic nation. From buying your dream house in the serene countryside to renting a stylish flat in London’s bustling heart, understanding the UK housing market is vital. This guide aims to provide an … Read more