Guides

Relocation guides

Deep, up-to-date guides on every part of the move.

Visas & Residence Permits

Premium visa, Occupation & Retirement permits, residency by investment — which route fits your passport.

The 15% flat rate, tax-residency rules, double-taxation treaties and how they apply to your home country.

Opening an account, transferring funds, currency and what non-residents need before they arrive.

Renting vs buying, foreign-ownership schemes (PDS, IRS, Smart City) and the best regions for movers.

Real monthly budgets — rent, groceries, schooling, healthcare and utilities — with a live calculator.

Public vs private care, the clinics expats trust and health-insurance options for residents.

British, French and IB international schools, fees, admissions and the university landscape.

Container shipping, customs and duty, and the step-by-step process for bringing cats and dogs.