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The Overseas Exile blog is aimed primarily at those who want to *become* expats. We list many tips or tricks on how to get this done, whether you are rich or poor, skilled or unskilled. We also discuss how to succeed once you become an expat, what expat life is like and worldwide developments that might impact your experience as an expat.
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Overseas Exile
http://www.overseas-exile.com/
We're all about how to become an expat. Whether you're rich, poor, skilled, unskilled, or even if you have a criminal record, there are options for you to realize your dreams and live in another country.
The Overseas Exile blog covers the laws of different countries, domestic laws that might affect you, different occupations you could pursue and, of course, what it's like to be an expat.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 225 )
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Mailbag: Bringing a Gay Partner to a Foreign Country
Today's mailbag post is from a reader in France. She's recently moved back home to France after living in the US and she wants to bring her American partner... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
An International View on Preventing the Gun Massacres
Photo by Mr. T in DC. The recent tragedy in Connecticut is heartbreaking. As an American parent living in France, I am relieved that France has only 0.06... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
An International View on Preventing the Gun Massacres
We'd be wise to ignore the inflammatory media circus Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Travel the World for Free (or Cheap)
Chichen Itza Photo by Jim G Many would-be expats I talk to say they would move "anywhere" and while that's not a bad answer — who am I to argue with a sense of... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Canada's New "skilled Trade" Immigration Program
Vancouver, Canada. I've been there and it's lovely. Photo by Magnus Larsson If you have at least two years of experience in a skilled trade, such welding, pipe... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
US Congress Again Going After Expats
US Tax Forms photo by David Reber US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is one of the people pushing FATCA, the onerous law which is, in theory, designed to catch... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Top 10 Myths About Expatriates
Nile River, Egypt Photo by Dennis Jarvis There's a huge amount of misinformation about expats and expat lifestyle. This list is a bit US-centric, but... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Learn a New Language in a Day (sort Of)
If you want to be an expat, there's a good chance that learning a new language is going to be important. Rather than pay for overpriced, overhyped language... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Raising a Bilingual Child
My wife and daughter, floating down the Seine in Paris For parents planning on being expats, raising a bilingual child is often one of the benefits. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
US Renunciation Numbers Aren't Adding Up
I've been tracking US renunciation rates for a while but lately I've been seeing numbers that don't make any sense. The Federal Register lists 1,009 Americans... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Life in Panama as an Expat
Today's guest post is from Elizabeth Vance and she talks about what it's really like to live in Panama. My name is Elizabeth Vance, and I’ve lived in the... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Buying Citizenship in Hungary
Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary Photo by Eduardo Fonseca Arraes Last Wednesday we talked about Spain offering residency for house buyers, but would-be... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dinner! Photo by Steve Voght As an American expat, Thanksgiving is the one holiday which tends to make me a bit homesick. The gathering of friends and family an... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Spain: Buy a House, Get a Residency Permit
Madrid, Spain Photo by Felipe Gabaldón Despite the fact that Spain has had a struggling economy for years, it's still a popular expat destination (particularly... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
The Overseas Exile Facebook Page
Facebook Photo by Poster Boy I write this blog because I'm passionate about helping people realize their dreams. I love the world and I want to help people... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 EXPAT -
Foreign Exchange Considerations Before You Move Abroad
Today's guest post comes courtesy Peter Lavelle at foreign exchange broker Pure FX. Moving abroad is fun, but there are practical matters, too. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Conversations with Other Expats
Whoops! I wrote this a few weeks ago and forgot to post it. Also, if you like this post, please share it on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other sites. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
The New Confederate States of America?
This is in a park in Versaille, so it's a totally appropriate picture. Photo by Yves Tennevin Today is an amusing detour for me. Sue me. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Moving to Malaysia
No, I'm not moving to Malaysia, but you might. A recurring theme in this blog is that countries seek immigrants who will add to the bottom line or otherwise... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
The Election is Over and Numbers Mean Something
And the winner is ... Today, for obvious reasons, we're taking a bit of a detour. I trust you'll indulge me in a bit of a personal entry today. Well, the... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 EXPAT, SOCIETY