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Visible Tattoos as ESL teacher in Thailand?
I am a qualified american English as a Second Language teacher looking for jobs in Thailand and I was curious if my non-offensive partial hand tattoo would be a deal breaker?
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Will an EU medical degree be recognised in another EU country?
If I have a medical degree from a EU country, let say Bulgaria, can I work as a doctor in another EU country? Which qualifications will be recognised?
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Where do I file my tax when participating to the International Internship Programme (VIE) if non-French
International Internship Programme (VIE) is a type of contract that offers to many European citizens to work abroad. From the program description, you are officially employed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
French people have to file…
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Do you need a Degree to apply for the EU Blue Card?
If a non-european citizen wants to apply to the EU Blue Card, such person does need a (University) degree to prove its qualifications?
I am a software developer with more than 10 years of experience, and I have published several scientific papers…
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Born in the US with American passport but without social security, and never been in USA, do I have to pay taxes?
Got the American nationality also obtained the passport as I was born there only but I have never visited USA, and I do not have social security number.
My question is: With the new law (FATCA), do I have to pay taxes or not?
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Strategies for finding foods from home when you're abroad?
I'm sure it's quite a common thing for expats - you spend a few weeks, maybe even a few months in a new country, enjoying the new cuisine and learning all about it. However, at some point, possibly when feeling a little low or a little homesick,…
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US Common Practices with kids that new Immigrant parents should be aware of
There was a famous story back in 1997 about a Danish mother that left her toddler outside the restaurant. Some practices for behavior in public, common and accepted outside the US, might be illegal or considered "shocking" in the US. This could be…
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Why do some foreigners in UK get child benefit while some others do not?
My colleague and I are both foreign nationals, but we come from different countries. I recently moved to the UK, while he has been in the UK for a number of years. Both of us have children and both of us applied for child benefits last year. My…
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If I register to vote, can I be called for jury duty even though I live abroad?
I'm a US citizen living abroad. I'd like to register to vote, however I've heard that this will make me eligible to be chosen for jury duty.
I can't easily appear for jury duty from here, if I register for an absentee ballot will I still be obliged…
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As an OCI card holder, do I count as an "Indian Citizen"?
I'm a US citizen with an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card; the closest thing to dual citizenship that the countries have.
I apparently have all the rights of an Indian citizen except:
The ability to buy agricultural land
The ability to vote /…
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Studying in another EU country as a EU long-term resident
I have the status mentioned in the title and I have obtained this permit in the Netherlands. The directive that created this status (2003/109/EG and later 2011/51/EU) states that I should be able to enjoy the same rights as a Dutch person in the…
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If I adopt Austrian citizenship can I live in the UK?
I'm self employed American, currently living in the US, and have the possibility of becoming an Austrian citizen. Once I do this can I move to and live permanently in the UK (and continue to be self employed there)? What are the delays involved or…
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Where to pay taxes if I don't live 6 months in any country?
I am a Spanish citizen working for a Dutch company and I am registered as a resident in Netherlands, where I rent an apartment and pay taxes. Because of my work, I have traveled a lot around the world, spending about 70 days in germany, 70 days in…
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Do you need to live in the Netherlands to present a case to a Dutch court?
Often when signing a contract it is explicitly stated to what court a dispute on the contract under scrutiny will be sent too. Is it possible to write a contract outside the Netherlands and still state that in case of a dispute the case will be…
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What are countries where a French citizen can live long term without visa struggles?
I work remotely and thus I can live anywhere while doing my job. As a French citizen, what are countries where I can easily reside for 6 months or more, without needing a visa or where one can easily be obtained (without meeting specific…
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