EU Visas and EU residence permits

EU visas and EU residence permits

If you've just landed in your new country of residence, it's tempting to start exploring, but there are some essential tasks to get through first. Sorting out your EU visa or EU residence permit is the first essential step. Expatica guides you through the local immigration, residency and expat visa regulations for Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. ...

Getting Started - Essential Articles

01/02/2012 Ice-skating in the Netherlands

Ice-skating in the Netherlands When the Lowlands freeze, there’s only one thing to do — go skating!

31/01/2012 Hospitals in Belgium

Hospitals in Belgium A quick guide to the main hospitals in Belgium, as well as hospitals in Antwerp and other cities in Belgium.

01/12/2011 A guide to healthcare in France

Healthcare in France Expatica's handy guide below will soothe the aches and pains for understanding the French healthcare system.

29/11/2011 Bringing your pet to Germany

Bringing your pet with you to Germany Getting yourself and your family organised to move to Germany is hard enough. But what do you do with your pet? Expatica tells you how to make relocation as smooth as possible for your furry friends.

10/05/2010 Public transport in Barcelona

Don’t let the chaotic layout of the map of the metro, tram and local train lines mislead you into thinking public transport in the city is confusing, says Jeremy Holland.

05/02/2010 DIY'ers will be puzzled by British electrical standards

Electric shock sign Blogger Tom Carroll tries to get his head round the contradictoriness of British electrical regulations. Do-it-yourself at your peril!

31/01/2012 Expat groups and clubs in the Netherlands - Part III

Expat sports, dance, women's, writers clubs in the Netherlands Part three of our expanding groups and clubs section, lists: Sports (including dance), Women's and Writer's.

04/01/2012 Having a baby in Belgium

Pregnant? Here is a quick guide for the expatriate parent-to-be in Belgium.

01/12/2011 How to make sure your French pool meets safety standards

French pools France has the highest rate in the world of infant death by drowning in a swimming pool. Betty Carlson explains how to make sure your pool meets the standards.

20/10/2011 Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.