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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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Multiple Ways into Panama
Panama City Photo by dsasso I'm amazed by Panama. The more I read, the more ways I find into the country. I've already written about their Executive Decree... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
What's the European Economy Really Like?
Heidelberg, Germany Photo by Todd Baker While the article itself is rather gushing, one Remi Adekoya writes that Europe is still pretty close to paradise. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, EXPAT, FINANCE, LEGAL -
Expats Voting for the President
There. Do you feel better now? Photo by Troye Owens In a few short days the US will be voting for the next President of the United States. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
A New Wrinkle in the IRS War Against Expats
Photo by John Morgan I have to say that while I know nothing about Forbes magazine, the fact that they're banging the drum about FATCA makes me a happy man. In... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Move to the Cayman Islands?
George Town, Cayman Islands Photo by Roger Wollstadt Update: I've had to delete and repost this to generate a new URL and kill some spambot which has been makin... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Creating a Plan to Move Abroad
Maybe I should write some of this shit down. Photo by Seattle Municipal Archives Many people talk about wanting to move abroad, but do any of you have a plan... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Get the IT Skills You Need to Move Abroad
Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia Photo by Paul Bica Today we're going to talk about a very long-term strategy for getting a job abroad. The downside is that it... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Paris: Île De La Cité and the Latin Quarter
As usual, click on any picture to see a larger version. A friend has been visiting from the US and we went walking around Île de la Cité and the Latin... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Freedom of Speech is Different in Europe
Don't take this for grantedImage by Chuck Coker Matthew Woods, a 19-year-old British man, was jailed for making offensive jokes. I'm not exaggerating. Read more
Posted on 17 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
A Slice of Italy
As mentioned last Wednesday, I spent a bit of time in Bologna, Italy. Sadly, due to the nature of the visit, I didn't have a chance to do much sightseeing, but ... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Off to Italy
Sitting at Charles de Gaulle airport making a quick post. I'm afraid my posting schedule may be off for a few days while I'm in Italy speaking at the Italian... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
US Immigration Policy Blunting Its High-tech Edge?
High-tech is high-valuePhoto by Jamesongravity TechCrunch has an interesting article entitled For The First Time In Decades, US Is Bleeding High-Skilled... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Malaysia Has a Work Permit with Your Name on It
Detail from Malaysian Batu Caves Photo by carolynconner Unlike anything you will likely experience in Western culture, the 400 million year old Batu Caves... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Dear Blog Spammers
Photo by Don O'Brien You may be surprised to note that I've actually approved one or two blog spam comments because they really were very damned relevant.... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Buying Citizenship in Europe (Latvia)
Kolotilovka, a Latvian SpaPhoto by Ricardo Liberato A bit of research will reveal that there are an astonishing large number of countries you can buy your way... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Having an Overseas Escape Route
Free Art License Copyright © Frederic Guimont Ordinarily I try to stick to a "moderate" line on Overseas Exile, but it's impossible in researching this topic... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Why You Might Not Want to Move Somewhere
Santiago de Chile. Maybe not so bad?By ChaTo (Carlos Castillo) In my informal reader poll, back when I had half the readership I do now, I asked readers where... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
The Escape from Château De Vincennes
Click on the pictures to see larger versions. In 1750, one Jean Henri Latude escaped from the Château de Vincennes. This magnificent castle dates back almost 90... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 TRAVEL -
The World is Watching the US Elections
A special note before today's entry: if you like this blog, use the social media buttons below the blog to share these stories. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Easy Move to Austria — For Some
Vienna in WinterPhoto by Martin Ortner I'm always amazed at the ways various countries have of importing citizens. For example, Victoria Ferauge (you really... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL