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Expat Focus International Healthcare Update June 2022

Covid-19 seems, finally, to be on its way out – but as recent events in China have proved, it’s not over yet. In this article, we take a look at the post-pandemic world and other health related news. Spain removes

The World’s Safest Places

Relocating can be a nerve-wracking process, and whether you’re travelling solo or with your family, your safety is likely to be a prime concern. The world is not always a safe place. In 2022, Europe was rocked by the Russian

Expat Focus International News Update June 2022

Kuwait expands maximum residency period for expats Kuwait has now passed a set of draft rules which extend the maximum residency period for expats from two to three years to five years. The new legislation is being passed to the

Expat Focus International News Update May 2022

Driving licence ‘bungle’ affects expats in Spain A post-Brexit failure to agree a policy on UK driving licences has left thousands of British expats in Spain high and dry. Tourists are still allowed to use their UK licences, but residents

Expat Focus International Healthcare Update May 2022

Shanghai lockdown continues China Daily estimates that 164,000 of Shanghai’s 25 million residents are from overseas, and these expats are being badly affected by the recent strict lockdown. Expats report feeling isolated and blocked off from Chinese measures to assist

Sydney and London, more similar than you’d think?

If you stopped a few random residents in the street of either city to make that assertion, there’s a fair chance you’d be greeted with scepticism. If you’re a Londoner you’re probably already thinking, hang on — Sydney-siders live in

Expat Focus Mental Healthcare Update May 2022

In this month’s roundup, we’re going to concentrate on how to maintain good mental health while travelling solo. Recent surveys by travel experts suggest that an increasing number of people are planning solo voyages in 2022, as part of a

New Study Reveals Impact Of Brexit On British Expats In The EU

The Guardian has recently published details of a new study analysing the impact of Brexit on British expats in the EU. The transition period ended 18 months ago, and now that the dust has settled, analysts are seeking a more

Expat Focus Financial Update May 2022

New report on salaries in Vietnam Recruitment firm Navigos Search has published a Q1 report on expat salaries in Vietnam, suggesting that Vietnamese firms are offering ‘very high salaries’ to attract foreign talent. Monthly expat salaries ranged from US$8,500 to

Cryptocurrencies and Expats in the UK – What Are The Tax Implications?

Are you a foreign national in the UK who owns cryptocurrency? Do you understand the tax implications? In this article, Expat Focus partner and Founder of Global Expatriate Tax Services Limited, Oliver Heslop, looks at key issues to be aware