Magnus
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Swedish looking for information about Cook Islands
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Speaks Swedish, English and very little German
Registration: 07 October 2009
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New members of the Cook Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cook Islands forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Jamielee, First of all. On rare occations there is ads for job positions where someone seek a person to work which has skills that is not found locally. If you would get such a job it would be by a sponsor, max 3 year contract where it also ... Read More
Opening a bank account in the Cook Islands by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in the Cook Islands ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in the Cook Islands ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding ...
All deposits are in NZ dollars. Doing business by Forex is always bad anyhow. Forex is good for the tourist traveler that goes to the sun ones a year but it is much less loss to transfer the money between banks directly. Read More
**HELLO everyone!! I have quite a few questions.... by AGB680
1) access to internet?? (doubtful but I had to ask) :) 2) fresh water reserves in case of lack of rainfall (for drinking)?? 3) how expensive is it to ship items from sites like Amazon.uk or is there an Amazon site for New Zealand (which is closer ...
Hello, I am sorry about delay but I will try to answer your questions to my best knowledge. I think you would have easier gotten your answers if you posted one or two in separate threads. 1. Access to internet varies depending on which island you ... Read More
Opening a bank account in the Cook Islands by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in the Cook Islands ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in the Cook Islands ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding ...
There are basicly 3 banks on Cook Islands. There are also a bunch of off-shore investment fund companies. The banks. Getting loans..... I would not like to do that. Interest rates are to say the least.... staggering. Today 2014-07-13 I notice BCI ... Read More
New members of the Cook Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cook Islands forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Just joined the forum. My fiance and I are hopefully moving across in May if all goes according to plan. We would love any advise, cost of living, finding a place to stay, getting around, tax, open to all advise and things you think some one ... Read More
living in Cook Islands by DanSioux
Hi. My family is considering moving to the Cook Islands from California, USA. We have a business where we would not need a job on the island. On the Cook Island website, I see how an entry permit is for 31 days. I see how it can be extended for 6 ...
Hi. My family is considering moving to the Cook Islands from California, USA. We have a business where we would not need a job on the island. On the Cook Island website, I see how an entry permit is for 31 days. I see how it can be extended for 6 ... Read More
looking for Cook island baby names! by naraloca
hello, my husband I are looking for a baby name, from the cook islands, as he is from there... it is pretty hard to find a list on the net, anyone can help? thanks
You can try http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/search.php?p=category&e=cat&i_category=maori&s_gender5=1 Read More
looking for Cook island baby names! by naraloca
hello, my husband I are looking for a baby name, from the cook islands, as he is from there... it is pretty hard to find a list on the net, anyone can help? thanks
Do you want names for a girl or for a boy? As he is from there surely he must know some names? Read More
Many folks welcome plural citizenship .... by John C.
... because common wisdom says that two passports are better than one. It is not for everybody and we all already know the benefits of being dual (or triple) citizens. What is the downside though? :unsure
If you Swedish you only pay tax in the country you live. The exception is that if your earned a extra benefit pension you will pay income tax on that pension in Sweden. John talked about dual and three citizenships. I actually know a girl with 4 ... Read More
is there a place for indian muslims to live freely. by syedkamran84
Hi All, What I am going to say is as per my thought and experience in life. Some ppl might not agree with it. I was born and brought in India but I never felt that I belong to India bcoz I was always being told by many ppl that since u r muslim u ...
Well first off, there are many muslims in India. There are also regions with more muslims then others. Kashmir as example but you probably know more places. The definition of being a muslim or christian or any other religion is not the way you ... Read More
Dubai by sanjayabuiss
Dear All. Have a nice day friend .. I am sri lankan Designer (graphics). I am going to visit dubai next month and going to get a designer job ... I know i have to go many interviews and stuff... oooppps Please can any one tell me how much do i ...
I would post your questions in the UAE section. Apart from your questions, there is 2 things you need to know about UAE and working there. 1. It is illegal for the company you work for to hold on to your passport untill you are due for holiday. ... Read More
Series! by alicesoster
I love series! My favorites are Dr.House and Supernatural! Which is your favorite serie?
I rarely watch TV but if I do I follow Vikings True Blood The Walking dead Usually I just download the whole series and take a day of to watch all of it as soon as it has come out instead of watching it on TV with a week between each chapter. Read More
Local forum members by John C.
Dear Team Members, When to expect the re-introduction of members at localized sections of the forum? In the past going to St. Lucia's section showed X members and their username, now its gone.
Good point John C Read More
Sending a parcel from Halmstad to the Philippines by maemae0
I want to send my parcel using Posten but I am pretty worried when the parcel reach the Philippine Post. I've read a lot of bad experiences about the Phil. Post. Does anyone here experienced the same thing? Should I still send it through the Posten? ...
It could very well be so that if you send "rekomenderat" that it will not be delivered through Philli-post but through another company the Swedish post trust better. Read More