@WorldExpat
American expat in Belgium
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Registration: 08 October 2010
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Which visa for 3 moths? by Meena Kaymak
Hi I am a UK Citizen living in Turkey with my Turkish Husband. I have Turkish Kimlik ( Identity). My husband has a valid 10 UK visit visa. My eldest son ( UK Citizen) is stationed in Germany for 3 years, he is an engineer with the British Army. ...
It appears that your spouse will require a visa to enter Germany, unless, he has a residency permit for the UK. Here is the official Schengen information: "-members of the family of EU, EEA, CH citizens who are nationals of a third ... Read More
Staring small business in Bulgaria by wie
Hi, My name is Mark and i am an American living in the states. I am considering moving to Bulgaria and starting a small business possibly in Sofia, or Plovdiv or Varna but i don't know much about what there are for viable options. can you direct ...
Recently, the airport in Plovdiv also has opened to international flights: http://www.plovdivairport.com/?lang=2 , but of course mostly the low cost airlines like Ryanair. I will echo the noted above that the distance between Sofia and Varna is ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Sofia by whiteyford
Has anyone purchased an apartment or house in Sofia through either Mirela or Bulgarian Properties? And if so, please comment on your experience. Thanks.
We had an appointment couple of times with Mirela agent to look at an apartment (part of a two family house), however, the agent changed the appointment at the last minute, then 2 days later canceled saying they have a serious buyer. Thus, not a ... Read More
Apartment rental in Langen for dummies? by WorldExpat
Hi, is there an apartment rental for dummies topic with respect to area of Langen (Hessen)? I've stumbled upon only one web site, but most of the adverts are from agencies and their commission is outrageous I think for what you get for that (only ...
Thanks Vroni!!!! No, I didn't think of those other cities. I would ideally like to live in Langen. That is I am first looking at that area. Of course, if I do not locate something, I will expand as you suggested. Thanks a lot for all suggestions. ... Read More
Apartment rental in Langen for dummies? by WorldExpat
Hi, is there an apartment rental for dummies topic with respect to area of Langen (Hessen)? I've stumbled upon only one web site, but most of the adverts are from agencies and their commission is outrageous I think for what you get for that (only ...
Hi Vroni, many thanks for the reply! The last web site you provided, does not have any avail in Langen. The 3rd one is one that I've had in mind in post. Where did you see to select provisionsfrei in Ausstattung? The other two web sites, one of ... Read More
Apartment rental in Langen for dummies?
Hi, is there an apartment rental for dummies topic with respect to area of Langen (Hessen)? I've stumbled upon only one web site, but most of the adverts are from agencies and their commission is outrageous I think for what you get for that (only ... Read More
Looking to rent furnished apartment in Liege by maedbh
Hello I need to find a furnished apt in or near Liege for a period of 6-9 mths Does anyone know of somewhere? Thanks MAedbh
I concur, Immoweb is a very good source. But I have to agree with DrewTheBear, most landlords are asking for rather long rental contract and most apartments are NOT furnished. It is not uncommon to get an apartment with only the kitchen cabinets, ... Read More
Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldExpat
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...
This a very good news about the holidays beppi. :) Thanks for the info. It helps put things into perspective. Read More
28 year old SAfrican needs advice on moving to germany by steven.jooste
hi all fellow Boerewors people I am currently studying a diploma in sports management in SA, and would like to come live and work in Germany as it is the land of my ancestors. I was there in the winter of 2011 and felt right at home. My ...
One of the fastest ways, still... is to find a job, or should I say, search for job, get an offer, and from there things will fall into places. Goodluck! Read More
Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldExpat
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...
vroni many thanks for all the good info! You mentioned vacation bonuses... is there such a thing as a 13th salary? Also, is there such a thing as getting 92% of your salary if you've worked at the same employer a whole year? This latter one in ... Read More
Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldExpat
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...
Wow, beppi, many thanks for the reply and the good info! I think I know which option applies to my situation... but can't swear by it! How come most folks get 30 days PTO? Is it some sort of stimulation by the employers to give extra 10 days? Is ... Read More
Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldExpat
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...
Thanks for the reply Vroni! It seems many folks clicked on the topic, but only you replied! I am eager to learn more about the tax system and just about all that is considered employment benefits and would like to compare this to the BE one. So ... Read More
Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ... Read More
Hey guys :) looking to meet a lot of new people around by astounding
Hi all, I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new people from different countries here :)
rgorman78 while I do not have a degree in psychology, I have to tell you that for sure, Bulgarians are quite lazy and they do not only con foreigners, they con themselves all the time. :) Read the Bulgarian history, you will learn a lot from it. Read More
Healthcare in Belgium by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Belgium ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Belgium? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Good questions! But to me, the healthcare system here is a bit of a mystery! You cannot get from the insurance company the info about the cost of service, the reimbursement and what services at what % are covered. Even if you get hospital insurance ... Read More