2013 QROPS Rule Changes Explained

  Once again the rules that govern the Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are about to change and if you already have your retirement savings invested in a QROPS plan or plan to start one in the near future, it is importan...

Oslo Named as the Most Expensive City in the World for Expatriates

A new survey has revealed that Oslo in Norway is the most expensive city in the world for expatriates to live. According global human resource company ECA International, Oslo has now passed Tokyo as the priciest city in the world in which to set u...

Expats Urged to Review Their Healthcare Coverage

Expatriates throughout the world are being encouraged to check that their current health insurance is adequate for their needs, after changes introduced in two popular expat destinations mean that expats may no longer be entitled to access to health ...

Non-EU Expats May Be Granted Longer Stays in France

Immigration authorities in France are currently considering making amendments to the visa rules that are applied to non-EU expatriates. At present, people from outside European Union countries can apply for a visa that permits them to remain in Fr...

A Third of UK Expats Return Home Early

New research suggests that while increasing numbers of Britons are seeking new opportunities abroad, a third of those that do relocate are forced to return home early. According to figures issued by visa consultants Global Visas, the number of pe...