The Expat Friend

Author of 'Taking The Plunge: The Expat's Guide To Relocating Overseas'

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

'Everything Is Out of Control': What Awaits Britons Abroad After Brexit
https://t.co/hM5MTu2LKN via @SPIEGELONLINE
#Brexit #expat

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

"...in many countries, without healthcare you are no longer legally resident. There’s really a lot of fear."
https://t.co/J3cVlpCpkx

#Brexit #EU #expats

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

American #expats say their #lifesavings vanished from a Mexican bank
"I think it comes down to doing your homework before you make any decision, and especially if you're going to do it in a foreign country," Kelly Karger said.

https://t.co/W38w4J5XEs via @nbcnews

#expatmoney

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

A slightly better pic of the monkeys in the sugarcane - might be the last time we see them in the fields for a while as it's starting to grow back now.

#Mauritius #monkeys

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

Some interesting results!

The Best and Worst Countries for Expats https://t.co/5L81FjQA6J via @TheStreet

#livingabroad #emigrating

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#ThursdayThoughts

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

When it's time to pack up and go🛫.

My latest blog post here:

"Knowing When It's Time To Go" from The Expat Friend https://t.co/3UAanFyR5Y

#expat #emigration #livingoverseas

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

When it's time to pack up and go🛫.

My latest blog post here:

"Knowing When It's Time To Go" from The Expat Friend https://t.co/3UAanFyR5Y

#expat #emigration #livingoverseas

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

Govt sends state pension letters 'reassuring' EU expats https://t.co/muyJeQDBoN

#brexit #pensions #retirement

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

A technology risk consultant records his financial outgoings as he tries to save money in order to emigrate to Canada in November.
How I Spend My Money: A tech consultant on €40k trying to save in order to emigrate (via @thejournal_ie) https://t.co/kWjUZitpwT
#emigration #Canada

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

'The UK wants to strike up a new deal with Australia that would allow people to live and work in both countries without a visa.'

https://t.co/8CAt7Zgvsh via @newscomauHQ

#expats #emigration

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

The government has pledged £150m to temporarily cover the #healthcare costs of 180,000 British nationals living in the #EU in the event of a no-deal #Brexit.

https://t.co/qpsViD3QWm

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

Working Visas Around the World

Brits looking to move or work abroad have been urged to get to grips with the different types of working visas in five popular emigration hotspots:

https://t.co/5P9Hif9RNg

#visas #emigration

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

If you're an overseas-based UK #landlord, make sure your taxes are in order 🏠.

HMRC is looking for you 👀.

#livingoverseas #expats #property

[Business & Accountancy Daily @accountancylive]

#HMRC targets overseas-based UK landlords not paying #tax on property income whether by mistake or evasion - number of disclosures up https://t.co/GZcsVxuE9H via @accountancylive

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

Essential information for UK #landlords living overseas.

HMRC are now using every means possible, including artificial intelligence, to track you down if you owe tax:

https://t.co/RwTtQnaZej

#rentingyourhouse #expat #property

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

We have flying termites swarming every night at the moment 😱. I don't generally mind creepy crawlies but these are something else - I can't believe how many there are.

At least the geckos are happy🦎.

#creepy #insects #expats

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

If you are coming to #Mauritius at this time of the year keep an eye out in the sugarcane fields for troupes of monkeys.

They love munching on the leftovers after harvesting.

Also, make sure you have a decent camera with you (unlike me)😉.

#holidays #wildlife

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Operation Yellowhammer: What it means for UK citizens living in the EU

https://t.co/iyM458bO3B via @MetroUK

#Brexit #EU

[Dogs Trust 💛🐶 @DogsTrust]

A Sunday well spent, brings a week of content 🐶💛

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

'If you are contemplating a similar move, go for it. Put all your doubts to one side and believe in yourself. If it doesn’t work out, you can always go home...'

This was our feeling too when we first made our move to South Africa.

https://t.co/iMOWbdQe17

#expats #emigrate

[The Expat Friend @FriendExpat]

UK citizens in the #EU who rely on the EHIC card for #NHS treatment will find their rights are not protected.
"You should not expect to be able to use NHS services for free when visiting the UK. You should take out appropriate travel insurance..."
https://t.co/9geQekgqGE
#Brexit