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Having a child in Italy without medical coverage

I just recently received an offer to work at the UN in Rome, and I would really like to move my family over there (we're currently in the US, and are US citizens). However, my wife is 5 months pregnant, and I found out that she will not be covered…
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Any exemption on the grounds of age for obtaining British Nationality?

I have been living in the UK for the past 25 years on an ILR. I am over 80 years of age and would now like to acquire British nationality but no longer have the mental retention to complete the comprehensive test. Are there any exemptions made…
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Can a UK resident (not citizen) work in Germany without a German visa?

I am a Singapore citizen currently living and working in the UK under a UK spouse visa but my wife's company plans to relocate her to Germany. Would I have to apply for a German visa to be able to work in Germany? Or is that not necessary due to the…
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Has anyone ever tried to migrate to Svalbard?

This is something that I'm curious about. Its not something I plan to attempt myself but still.... I ponder. I've been reading about Svalbard lately. Apparently, according to the law that governs Svalbard, though it is officially part of Norway,…
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Does the 30% tax ruling in the Netherlands also apply to Dutch Citizens who are now living abroad?

The Netherlands has a 30% tax ruling on highly skilled migrant workers, where expats working in the Netherlands can pay less tax for a considerable amount of time. Since I am living abroad I am wondering if this law also applies to Dutch citizens.
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Can I emigrate from Norway to stop being tax resident, while still owning a house?

I am a UK citizen who is tax resident in Norway and I own an apartment in Norway. I want to understand if it is possible to leave Norway and stop being tax resident without selling my house (i.e. let it out). The only information I can find comes…
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Moving into Switzerland in a shared house before finding a job

I am a French citizen, and I plan to move into Switzerland in order to get a job as a software engineer. I already started looking for opportunities; no contract is secured yet. The situation is a bit specific since I already found a place to live:…
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Does a non-EU citizen with a permanent UK residence need a visa to visit the other EU non-Schengen states?

Schengen member states require Schengen visa. Non-Schengen EU member states which have signed the Schengen acquis allow permanent residence permit holders in Schengen members to visit them for up to 90 days without requiring a visa. The UK is not a…
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How do I renew a USA drivers license if I am as US citizen living abroad with no state address (last address Texas)

I have looked at the government websites (state.tx.us/DriverLicense/nonmilitaryrenewal.htm) and seen the requirements but as a US citizen who has passed their drivers test, why is there no standard US drivers license for those with no state…
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Can you move your No Claims Bonus between EU countries?

If you have insurance on a car in most of the EU countries your insurance premium is usually reduced for each year where you don't cause an accident. Insurance companies are usually accepting other companies' no claims bonus certificate if you…
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Going to USA from France with my girlfriend

I'm looking for an H-1B Visa and it is mentioned that immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) can get a H-4 Visa. I've been living with my girlfriend for 3 years but we don't want to get married yet, do you think she can…
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What to do in relation to pension funds when leaving Norway?

I used to work in Norway, but have recently moved to the UK. Is there anything I need to do in relation to my pension funds in Norway? What will happen with my pension funds if I never go back to Norway anymore?
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Turned away from hospitals

I am an Indian with a history of psychosis living in the United Arab Emirates. During one of my psychoses, I was turned away by 2 mental hospitals in this country. I dont think 2 hospitals in the country would have lack of space. Hospitals turning…
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Bringing and housing cats to Thailand?

I plan to teach in Thailand for 6-18 months and I have two adult cats I would like to bring with from the U.S. Is this a common and accepted practice? Will there be any issues with customs or housing?
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Working holiday in Japan, which country I should buy my Insurance from?

I am a Canadian, I am going on a Working Holiday in Japan for 1 year, but I don't know should I buy a Travel Insurance in Canada? Or is better to buy the insurance in Japan?
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