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25/10/2023

Over 60 and looking for expat health insurance? Receive a 10% discount on the Cigna Global plan for Seniors. Benefit from Silver level inpatient & outpatient cover, and enjoy additional Health & Wellbeing benefits at no extra cost. *T&Cs apply

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28/09/2023

Our international healthcare update for September is now online. This month, we look at South Korea’s private health insurance loopholes, medication shortage concerns in Kuwait, measles in Chile, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read this month's international healthcare update for expats - September 2023.

27/09/2023

In September’s financial update, we look at council tax on second homes in France, expat benefits in China, residency in Kuwait, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of financial news for expats - September 2023.

31/08/2023

Our financial update for August is now online. This month, we look at expats retiring in the UAE, expat salary rankings, card services in Czechia, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website. https://www.expatfocus.com/financial/expat-focus-financial-update-august-2023

30/08/2023

Did you know that last month the global average temperature was confirmed as the hottest on record? In August’s wellbeing update for expats, we look at ways of dealing with the heat. https://www.expatfocus.com/health/expat-focus-wellbeing-update-august-2023

29/08/2023

Our international healthcare update for August is now online. This month, we look at a survey into the top ten European healthcare systems, treatment for British expats in the EU, Australian visa delays for expat doctors, and more. Read the full update on the Expat Focus website.

Read this month's international healthcare update for expats - August 2023.

29/08/2023

August brings savings for families! Limited time offer in August! Save up to 10%\ *on your family plan. Secure your well-being with Cigna. *T&Cs Apply

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08/08/2023

Family health made affordable! Don't miss out on Cigna Healthcare’s exclusive August offer. Up to 10% off on their family plans. Your loved ones deserve the best! T&Cs apply.

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01/08/2023

Read our wellbeing update for July on the Expat Focus website. This month, we look at the rise of sustainable hospitality, and focus on the hotels and resorts that are putting eco-friendly practices at the centre of their ethos.

In our expat wellbeing update for July, we take a look at the rise of sustainable hospitality and the best eco-friendly hotels and resorts.

01/08/2023

Carlie first spoke to Max Lee just over a year ago on the show, as he was preparing to move his young family from North America to Taiwan. It was a move abroad that they’d been planning for many years. One year on, he tells us where they’re at and what plans changed.

Max Lee moved from North America to Taiwan just over a year ago - Carlie finds out where he's at, what went to plan, and what plans changed.

31/07/2023

Our international news update for July is now online. This month, we look at residency violations in Kuwait, fast-track visa applications in Malaysia, citizenship in South Africa, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of international news for expats - July 2023.

27/07/2023

In this month’s international healthcare update, we look at e-prescriptions in Germany, spiked medication in Mexico, dental care in Germany, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of international healthcare news for expats - July 2023.

30/06/2023

Read our financial update for June on the Expat Focus website. This month, we look at the Mercer City Ranking for 2023, mortgage droughts for UK expats, Hong Kong tax exiles and more.

Read our round-up of financial news around the world for June 2023.

30/06/2023

Our international healthcare update for June looks at the 2023 Health on Demand Report, the International Health Insurance Market Report 2023, public healthcare in Africa and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of international healthcare news - June 2023.

29/06/2023

Read our wellbeing update for June on the Expat Focus website. This month, we look at a recent research project on wellness and business, wellness retreats for men, Zest Wellness centres opening in Abu Dhabi, and more.

In our expat wellbeing update for June, we look at a recent research project on wellness and business, wellness retreats for men, and more.

09/06/2023

What better way to learn about moving abroad than through other expats’ experiences? We talk to Kim about her move from Belgium to the US, the UK, the Bahamas, the UAE, Qatar, Canada and Portugal! Read our interview on the Expat Focus website.

Read an interview with Kim Van Craeynest about her life as an expat in Portugal.

01/06/2023

In our international news update for May, we look at espionage laws in China, driving licences in Kuwait, passport scams in Thailand, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of international news for expats - May 2023.

26/05/2023

Carlie chats with Cigna Healthcare about navigating health insurance when moving to the USA.

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Carlie talks to Kate Lambon from Cigna about getting health insurance for the USA.

24/05/2023

Our financial round-up for May is now online. This month, we look at permanent residence in Cyprus, stamp duty in Singapore, Tokyo’s appeal to investors, and more. Read the full article on the Expat focus website.

Read our round-up of financial news for expats - May 2023.

15/05/2023

Tune in to the latest episode of the Expat Focus Podcast with Carlie as she talks to Kate Lambon from Cigna about sorting out health insurance when moving to the USA. They discuss what a good health insurance plan looks like, out-of-pocket costs, emergency room expenses, and more.

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Carlie talks to Kate Lambon from Cigna about getting health insurance for the USA.

27/04/2023

Our international healthcare update for April is now online. This month, we look at blood bank shortages in South East Asia, the end of Covid tests for travellers from China, World Health Day, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of healthcare news around the world for April 2023.

26/04/2023

In this month’s wellbeing update, we look at the results of a recent survey into which countries are the happiest and why.

Read our wellbeing update for April - this month we look at the results of the World Happiness Report.

26/04/2023

This month’s international news update looks at Portugal’s golden visa, voting as an expat in Spain, credit passports in the UAE, and more. Visit the Expat Focus website to read the full article today.

Read our round-up of international news in April for expats.

25/04/2023

Our financial update for April is now online. This month, we look at the second salary scheme in the UAE, financial changes for expats in Germany, new childcare legislation for Brits in Spain, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of financial news around the world for April 2023.

17/04/2023

Don't miss out on Cigna Global's limited-time offer for expats! Buy any Silver, Gold, or Platinum policy worth $2k+ and get a free health and wellbeing module. Enjoy complimentary routine physical exams, cancer screenings, wellness coaching, and more. Offer ends April 30, 2023 - sign up now! Terms and Conditions apply.

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06/04/2023

What better way to learn about living abroad than through other expats’ experiences? Read our latest interview, where we talk to Kate and John about their move from Florida to the Philippines.

Read about Kate and John's experience of moving from the USA to the Philippines.

05/04/2023

Gosia Modlinska built a successful business – and brand – around her passport country’s most popular food – pierogi. And she did it in the bustling city of Shanghai.

Join Carlie as she talks to Gosia Modlinska about her move to China and how she set up her business.

05/04/2023

Are you a British retiree looking to relocate? Read our latest article about top overseas destinations for British pensioners.

Read about the top overseas destinations for British pensioners.

04/04/2023

Oliver Heslop, founder of Global Expatriate Tax Services and Expatriate Tax Services London Ltd, looks at purchasing a house, comprehending payroll, and exploring ISAs as an American expat in the UK.

Oliver from GETS looks at various financial aspects that may concern American expats in the UK.

31/03/2023

Our financial update for March is now online. This month, we look at cheap retirement destinations, mortgage assistance for expats, Thailand’s golden visa, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our round-up of expat financial news in March.

31/03/2023

Read our latest international news update on the Expat Focus website. This month, we look at property prices across the globe, the international school sector, document forgeries post-Brexit, and more.

Read our March 2023 round-up of international expat news.

30/03/2023

In this month’s wellbeing update, we look at the pursuit of wellness in the Middle East. There are plenty of options open to expats!

In this month's wellbeing update, read about the wellness options on offer in the Middle East.

29/03/2023

Our international healthcare update for March is now online. This month, we look at health insurance in Abu Dhabi, healthcare workers in Australia, healthcare standards in Portugal, and more. Read the full article on the Expat Focus website.

Read our update of healthcare news around the world in March 2023.

08/03/2023

Choosing the right city to call home is often both a daunting and exhilarating prospect. Luckily for us, expats from around the world have been sharing their experiences and insights on the best and worst cities to live and work in. Read about five of the top-ranking cities in our latest article.

Read about five cities that expats have voted as the best to live and work in.

02/03/2023

Read our latest wellbeing update, where we look at the role technology plays in keeping us healthy.

This month, we’re going to take a look at advances in wellness and the future of the industry in 2023, and how this might apply to you as an expat. The wellness industry is, like any good business, in a constant process of development and change. AI and the rise of apps are contributing significan...

02/03/2023

Read our February round-up of international financial news on the Expat Focus website. We look at the British buy-to-let market, the cost of living in Italy, a new resource for US expats, and more.

Read our round-up of financial news for expats - February 2023.

01/03/2023

Read our international news update for February on the Expat Focus website. We look at why expats are moving to Saudi Arabia, the exodus of teachers from Hong Kong, rents in Singapore, and more.

Read our round-up of international news for expats - February 2023.