Expat News

ExpatBriefing: COVID-19: IRS Reminds Expats Of Extended Tax Deadline

On June 2, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers living and working abroad that they have ... Read more

Expats In Spain Getting Unclear Messages From Saturday’s Protests

Right wing protests breaking out against the Spanish government’s handling of the pandemic are worrying expat res... Read more

SIPPS To Replace QROPS As The Way Forward For Expat Pensioners

QROPs is no longer the default option for retired expats. Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes, better known ... Read more

Brit Expats In Spain Furious Over Continuation Of Mask Wearing

Spain’s surprise announcement on the compulsory wearing of masks is infuriating the British expat community. The... Read more

Brit Female Expats Being Intimidated By Spanish Police

Two British female expats are taking on Spanish police for their overreaction and intimidations. The British pair are de... Read more

Brit Expats In Hong Kong Accuse The UK Of Abandoning The City

British expats in Hong Kong are accusing the UK of abandoning the former colony. Expats still determined to stay in Hon... Read more

Benidorm Beaches Split To Morning And Afternoon Sessions

Brit expats in Benidorm are now forbidden from staying on the beaches all day. Benidorm is a popular resort for both Br... Read more

Locals And Expats In Venice Rejecting A Return To Mass Tourism

Expats and locals in Venice are hoping the city doesn’t revert to wall-to-wall tourism. Along with other world f... Read more

Low Cost Airlines Attracting Expat Fury Over Delayed Refunds

British expats on Spain’s Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca are furious three low-cost airlines are making them wait... Read more

Expats In Prague Deal With Stress By Plant-swapping

Whilst worldwide lockdowns are creating stress and depression, Prague’s new plant-swapping groups are keeping ner... Read more

Japan Offers Visa Extensions And Free Accommodation To Trapped Expats

Japan is offering free accommodation to trapped foreign students and stranded expatriates. As in other countries worldw... Read more

Expats In Japan Advised To Take Coronavirus Stress Seriously

For expats in Japan worried about infection, it’s important to remember that mental health matters. Expats in ge... Read more

Expats In Greece Fear Early Lockdown Easing Is Too Risky

Expats in Greece are both relieved and concerned as the coronavirus restrictions are partially lifted. Greece has now e... Read more

ExpatBriefing: COVID-19: Luxembourg And Belgium Clarify Tax For Frontier Workers

On May 19, 2020, Luxembourg and Belgium signed an agreement to clarify the tax position of frontier workers affected by ... Read more

British Expats Fear Increase In Mob Violence As Lockdowns End

As Spain’s Costas begin to slowly return to normal in spite of the pandemic, mob violence erupts again. In the f... Read more