Expat's Manual

There are a whole host of expat websites available on the Internet that can assist you with various elements of your move overseas. We have put together a list of recommended expat websites that can be used together with our international relocation guides in order to assist your relocation to go as smoothly as possible.

Expat Websites: Nationality Specific Information

• AAFSW (The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide)
  A non-profit organization which offers support and advice for the family and spouses of servicemen abroad.
• USAGov
  This is part of the US government’s main website which provides information on formalities and legal aspects of living abroad. It is a valuable resource for any American who is considering a job overseas.
• British Expat
  An information site that discusses financial, social and cultural impacts of living overseas. There is a large forum where users can interact with one another with some members posting blogs on a regular basis.
• Canuck Abroad
  This site caters to Canadian expats by providing information and resources about moving abroad. It is also a useful site for Americans who are thinking about relocating.
• Expats Abroad
  A site dedicated to helping British expats to connect with other British citizens living abroad.
• Go Work Abroad
  A British site which features articles on finding a job overseas as well as other imperative information for working and living abroad.

Expat Websites: Country Specific Information

• Emigrate
  A British website that contains valuable articles for all nationalities on a variety of topics related to expat life. Subjects include finding jobs, visa information and tips for relocating. Popular destinations include Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and the USA.
• Expatica
  A site based in the Netherlands which offers a number of useful resources for anyone living and working in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain or Belgium.
• GoExpat
  This site offers country specific information and blogs for expats living in Asia, Europe or the Middle East.
• Singapore Expats
  An online portal for expats relocating or living in Singapore.
• MyDolceCasa.com: A website created by expats for expats that offers practical guides, advice, and research for English speakers moving, living, working, or retiring abroad in Europe. They share useful information on real estate, places to live, jobs, lifestyles, and more.

Expat Websites: Working Abroad

• Xpatulator
  An expat website that helps calculate international cost of living indexes; they have free content on cost of living as well as a compilation of expat-related articles. You can choose to pay for more in depth analysis.
• Michael Page International
  An expat website that provides listings of global job opportunities. Job searches can be done by country, specialty or both.
• Monster
  This site provides invaluable information about immigration procedures and work permits for a variety of countries.

General Expat Life

• Easy Expat
  Provides practical and relevant information for expats on overseas jobs, the moving process, childcare and schooling, healthcare, taxes and repatriation.
• Escape Artist
  A popular website covering a wide selection of information on living and working overseas. It also publishes the monthly e-magazine: Escape from America
• GoExpat
  A very useful site with an abundance of information on living and working abroad. It contains articles, job searches, a community section and games for the younger members.
• Expat Exchange
  Very popular and offers a wealth of information and resources for expatriates throughout the world.
• Expat Focus
  Another information portal offering news, information and advice for expats across the world.
• Expatriates.com
  A useful resource for all expats.
• IAgora
  An online marketplace for anyone looking to studying in Europe. It is home to job listings, housing resources and forums.
• Living Abroad
  Is a member-only site which tailors to business.
• Network for Living Abroad
  This community site offers advice for anyone studying, working, volunteering or retiring abroad.
• Expat Financial
  Another very useful resource for anyone living, studying and working abroad. Information on various types of Insurance available for expats. There is also a weekly online newsletter available.
• Transitions Abroad
  Providing resources for expats living, working, studying and volunteering abroad for 30 years.

Expat Social Life

• Meetup
  This site details expat group meetings in cities around the world with the aim of bringing like-minded people together.
• Newcomers Worldwide Directory
  This is an extensive directory listing newcomers clubs across the world for those who have just arrived in a foreign country.

Expat Reading

• International Living
  A website that helps calculate international cost of living indexes; they have free content on cost of living as well as a compilation of expat-related articles. You can choose to pay for more in depth analysis.
• At Home Abroad
  This expat website provides basic tax information for US expats abroad and also for foreign nationals residing in the USA. They also have a valuable resource page that provides country-specific tax information.
• Expat Telegraph
  A British site with articles on methods and resources for finding a job overseas.
• Tales from a Small Planet
  A website that provides listings of global job opportunities. Job searches can be done by country, specialty or both.
• Guardian Abroad Global Community
  This site provides invaluable information about immigration procedures and work permits for a variety of countries.

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