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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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The Tragic Story of Expat Alice Versus the US
The following story is true. I have verified this information, but cannot tell you how. I know that sounds strange, but I don't want this person to be hurt. Eve... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Germany: Blue Card Applications Now Being Accepted
Frankfurt, Germany Photo by Jens Meyer Just a quick note: Germany: Blue Card Applications Now Being Accepted. I have written about the German Blue Card when it... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
July 2012 Quarterly List of US Renunciants
The quarterly list of US renunciants has been published for July, 2012 (pdf, xml). I am highly suspicious of this list. First, only 189 people were reported as... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Must You Tolerate Another Culture?
Eric Raymond related an interesting historical tidbit from Britian's colonization of India. In the 1840s, Sir Charles Napier was the commander of the British... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2012 EXPAT, SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Accustomed to Life in Denmark
Today's guess post comes from Tess Pajaron, who shares her experience in Denmark. I've written a bit about the Danish Green Card and having been to Copenhagen... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Walk Through Paris
At two million people, Paris isn't really a terribly large city. Of course, it's over 12 million when you count the metropolitan area, but inside the Boulevard... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
ING France Turning Away US Customers
Instead of the quiet "I'm sorry, but we can't help you", ING in France is now publicly turning away US customers for some financial accounts: A savoir Déjà... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
MBA Scholarships for International Students
Photo by Mitch Bennett Just a quick repost about MBA Scholarships for International Students. Getting a university degree in another country (particularly an... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Move to Austria with the Red-White-Red Card
Ronacher Theater, Vienna Austria now offers the Red-White-Red card, a pathway to permanent immigration. It went into effect on July 1st, 2011 and is designed... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Creating a New Expat Survey
In my ongoing attempt to understand the US diaspora abroad, I want to create a new USA expat poll. My last poll and its results were over a year ago and it was... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
All Men Are Created Equal, So Long as They're Loyal
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Wikimedia Commons This article from the New York Daily News states that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is absent from congress with a "mood... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, SOCIETY -
IRS Offers Reprieve to Expatriate Tax Filers (sort Of)
This could have been a huge announcement: IRS offers reprieve to expatriate tax filers. In fact, I think it's a very positive step, but there are some... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Expatriate Tracking Software
I am rather delighted that I have now turned in the final edits for my book and the proofs are starting to come back. This means that, for the first time in... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL -
I Still Can't Find Republicans Abroad
About seven months ago I wrote a post entitled No Republicans in Europe? and wondered why I couldn't find Republicans here. It's not to say that there aren't an... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
How I Accidentally Ended Up Working Abroad in Northern England
Today's guest post is from Kelly Dunning. She contacted me a while ago about writing one and this sounded like a great way to capture the spirit of adventure... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Reminders of World War II
On a plaque affixed to the front of a boy's school I walk past every day: The plaque reads: A la mémoire des élèves de cette école déportés de 1942 a... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Real Difference Between France and the US
If you were to ask me the major difference between France and the US, I would have to answer "France is a democracy". At the ballot box. Photo courtesy Al... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 EXPAT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What Would Your Political Party Be in France?
Slavery is not OK if the majority vote to support it. Image is public domain. If you read the Wikipedia entry for French political parties, you discover that... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Moving Abroad: from Desire to Decision
Many of my readers would love to live in a different country. However, having a desire to move abroad and deciding to do so are not the same thing. Today's gues... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2012 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Are the French Really the Most Productive Workers?
The Seine river in Paris Did you know I have a 35 hour work week? I have a two-hour lunch break written into my contract? I get five weeks vacation? And... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, EXPAT, SOCIETY