Questions tagged [relocation]
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Is Singapore a power distant culture?
I live in Europe. I got opportunities to work in Singapore, but I'm worried about the Asian power distant cultures.
Here why:
Last time I was traveling to Germany for seminars, there was some ...
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What order should I do things in? (Moving country)
My situation: I am 31 years old. I live in the UK and have been a software developer for 5 years (but only 1 year in a really challenging, full stack position). I own a house. I have a fair amount of ...
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Sweden: tax on sale of property?
I am an EU citizen and planning to move to Sweden and that includes buying an apartment in Stockholm. The question is, if for some reason i'll have to sell the apartment in the future, what taxes will ...
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Are there any difference in between “Resident Permit” and “Residency”? [closed]
First of all from a linguistic view: "permit" means having right to do something and residency means current place of your stay.
Generally, when we are relocating to another country (Lets say ...
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Can you relocate to Taiwan after being deported from China?
My Ukranian girlfriend was recently deported from China for a minor offense. A training school arranging to take some kids on a tour to europe invited her to give basic Russian and Ukranian lessons to ...
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Is it worth using a relocation service to move to the Netherlands?
My family and I are looking to relocate from the UK to the Netherlands ASAP (read pre-Brexit, while we still can). We are looking into using a relocation service but are not sure it is worth the ...
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Shipping personal effects from US to India
I am going to be moving from US to India soon and have about 75-100kg of personal household items which I would like to ship over and above what we can carry as our airline baggage allowance.
Most of ...
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Moving to another EU State with a Blue Card
If I move to another EU member state, do I need to create a new Blue Card for that country, or my current Blue Card should be good to go?
I find it confusing that it seems that the whole idea of the ...
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Relocating inside the EU with pets
I'm an expat partner and we will relocate from Germany to Lithuania.
We have two rabbits, one turtle and some fish.
What formals have I to do / to respect, to get them with us?
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What documentation is required to import your personal items when moving to the US?
If one is planning to move from Canada to the US for a long period of time, what documentation is required at the border to import one's personal items? Does it matter if you drive a UHaul truck with ...
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Royal Mail international redirect — what happens to mail sent through TNT Mail, Whistl or other competitors?
I have set up a Royal Mail international mail forwarding to have mail sent to my UK address forwarded to my new German address. There are several competitors, such as TNT Mail or UK Mail, however I ...
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What happens if you leave an unpaid utilities bill in an EEA country you no longer live in?
If a person from an EEA country, for example Denmark, moves to another EEA country for example Portugal, and then moves out of 'Portugal' leaving behind an unpaid power bill, will this unpaid bill be ...
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Car insurance during the move
We will be moving from the UK to France mid-March. We are taking our main car (UK registered) with us, for:
1: The travel down there, and
2: The first 2-3 weeks in France to get around, and will ...
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Consideration of child education before moving to Australia
I am trying to get PR to Australia, I hope it would take some years.
My child is 2.5 now and she needs to start her pre-KG this June. Once I get the PR I will need to relocate and find a school for ...
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Bringing USA modem to UK
I've got a Netgear CM400 cable modem and am wondering if I can use it in the UK or if I should just sell it off now.
I have looked at the website but it is entirely US-centric. Hoping someone else ...
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Cheap way to move appartment contents from Estonia to Ireland (no urgency)
What's the cheapest way to move a lot of stuff. TV's, Desktop computers, Furniture etc. From Estonia to Ireland. I don't care if it takes a couple of months even if it's cheap.
There are some ...
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UK citizen living in canada for three years - do i change my address in the UK to canada?
I am a UK citizen living in Canada on a sponsored work permit for three years. I still have a property in the UK, so should I keep that as my address with banks, credit cards etc or should I update ...
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Moving into The Netherlands with my non-EU partner
I am a Dutch/German and Brazilian citizen currently living in Brazil (been living here for 4 years now). Next year I will need to move back to The Netherlands, however, me and my Brazilian girlfriend ...
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Relocation advice? US TO UK (Aussie, Swedish, American family!)
Just looking for a little clarity, as the internet has us a tad confused. Thanks in advance :)
We are a family currently living in the US (both green card holders). I'm an Australian passport holder. ...
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EU national living in the UK moving to Berlin with a new job
I am an EU national (Italian passport) who has been living and working in the UK since 2006 and I recently got a job offer that I intend to accept for a new role in Berlin (I have no German and will ...
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British and Iranian couple moving to mainland Europe together. Easiest way to get a visa?
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I have increased the specifity of this question, as well as adding information which was not available when it was first asked.
My partner and I would like to move to mainland Europe together.
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How can an American moving to Germany get necessary work and residency permits? Already have job
TL;DR - In what order, and how, can an American moving to Germany get the necessary work and residency permits to (a) ship in his belongings via a moving company and (b) legally begin working? I ...
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Using moving boxes as checked luggage?
My wife and don't have much stuff that we want to bring with us when when move.
As such I have determined that it would be best just to check an extra piece of luggage each with the airline when we ...
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When leaving an apartment, how does the utilities disconnection work? [closed]
When you leave a (rental) apartment in the Netherlands, you want to stop paying your utility bills, namely:
Water
LP gas & electricity (often/always go together)
Municipal taxes
Internet
How ...
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Is there a fare aggregator for shipping like there is for personal travel?
I've recently been faced with the challenge of shipping my personal effects, and was missing a web-based service I would think should exist.
Ticket fare aggregators - for passenger carriage - are ...
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How should I transport a few cubic meters from TLV airport to where I live?
I'm moving to Israel/Palestine (actually, in my case it's moving back, but it's a part of the cycle of expat life I guess.) I'm flying a few cubic meters of stuff from where I was living before, and ...
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How do you pack a flat-panel display without a custom-fitting box? [closed]
I have a flat-panel display (a computer monitor, but it might have been a TV for the purposes of this question) - but I don't have the box in which I got it, with the styrofoam support structure for ...
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What to expect during PostDoc in France? [closed]
I have been offered a post-doc position in France (I am not from Europe). However, I came to know that post-doc salaries in France are regulated. In view of this, can anyone inform what kind of ...
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What question should I ask myself before chosing between two internships abroad? [closed]
I am French and I have to make a choice between two universities for an internship and I need advice. I can do a research internship as a visitor in Canada at the University of Toronto or at Royal ...
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Moving to Europe from the US with $200k
I am planning to move permanently from the US to Europe. I have no job, address, or bank account yet. The question is how do I transfer the money?
It seems that I can't wire it while still in the US ...
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Cheap base for job hunting in the US after relocation
I'm considering relocating to the US before finding a job there in order to improve the chances of getting one (yes, I am able to do that legally). However, this will of course cost a huge amount of ...
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Relocation to UK with British child
I am married to a UK citizen who is living in the UK with his child, my stepson, who is also a UK citizen. My husband can't earn the £18,600, due to his situation, caring for a child alone.
I'm a non-...
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Is a renter of a room in France required by law to provide a proof of residence?
In France every resident is required to possess a proof of residence, which must be a utility bill, and a declaration by the landlord if the bill is not in the person's name. French landlords often ...
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Unmarried couple moving to Zurich
At the end of this year we are planning to move to Zurich, we are an unmarried couple without children, both from EU.
I've received an offer from a Swiss company and expect to receive contract of ...
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Shipping personal effects from USA to Italy
I am soon relocating from USA (New York, NY) to Italy. I have a bunch of personal effects (e.g., clothes, books, a game console, some souvenirs) that I would like to ship to Italy. I think I can fit ...
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Relocating to France with EU-registered car
I will be relocating to France for work and I want to take my car with me (I will drive to France when I will start working).
The car is currently registered on one of my parents' name.
Can I drive ...
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How should I move my personal belongings from Amsterdam to California?
I'm based in the Netherlands - Amsterdam, specifically - but there's a possibility that within a few months I would need to move to California (SF Bay Area). I don't intend to move furniture over, but ...
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Stay in England for more than 6 months (need visa advice) [closed]
Thanks in advance for any help on this topic!
So here is the situation. My wife and I are planning on going to England for 6 months to a year or so. We will be traveling to nearby countries as well ...
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Moving from North America to Europe with Desktop Computer
I'm relocating from the Toronto area to Amsterdam in a few months, and there's some things I'd like to bring with me. I'm already hitting my checked-luggage allowance on other stuff (most notably a ...
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Moving TV and Appliances from US to Denmark
My girlfriend and I are moving to Denmark next month. Our move is being paid for by her employer. I'm trying to decide what appliances are worth bringing. Is it worth bringing our 65" LCD tv and ...
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How to transport second-hand stuff in Denmark [closed]
I checked every stack overflow community and this one seemed me the best fit. In Denmark, there are many second hand goods shops.
I rent a house and am looking for almost everything. Some of those ...
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Do I need to pay custom charges for moving my personal stuff from Europe to Japan?
I am relocating from Europe (Italy) to Japan, and I will ship most of my personal belongings to my new residence in Japan (a guesthouse in a research institute). Most of the boxes are filled with ...
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In London, what information can I get about an apartment based on location (postcode)? [closed]
I'm currently looking for an apartment in London and it occurred to me that there are websites that can provide information for tenants-to-be about a specific location or area based on postcode (or ...
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How to get VVE (Vereniging van Eigenaars/Homeowner association) contact details in Holland?
I have bought a flat in Rotterdam. I have dealt with getting energy suppliers and other required stuff.
When I was signing the contract notary told me that I will be contacted by VVE (Vereniging van ...
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What are the import charges or fees moving to the USA?**
What are the import charges or fees moving to the USA?
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I will be moving to the USA on a K-1 Fiance(e) Visa in December, to then get a Green Card. I will be flying with some luggage ...
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Switch employers easily before moving to Berlin?
I'm moving to Berlin for work in November and I have a single question I'd like answered. I've never lived in Europe.
My biggest question is this: I was hired by a company, after a long and painful ...
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Moving my bicycle to another country
Suppose I'm moving from one country to another one, on a different continent. I'm taking a flight with a bunch of suitcases; I may or may not send some boxes using a parcel service or the state post ...
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Customs requirements for shipping personal belongings from US to Canada via USPS
I am moving back to Canada (where I am a citizen) from the United States (where I have been working for two years under TN status). I have been planning to ship the majority of my personal belongings ...
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Moving household stuff from Bangalore(India) to Nepal(Chitwan district) [closed]
What would be the best way to move household stuff from Bangalore to Nepal? Household stuff includes six medium steel boxes, television, refrigerator and 3 sets of roof fans. My father was working in ...
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I have a job offer in the Netherlands. Can I bring my wife and can she work?
So, I have this very nice offer in the Netherlands (Work permit included). I will be there next week to negotiate, but I really want to know if it possible to take my wife with me and if she will also ...
