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Each expatriate city guide contains indispensable destination specific information that covers all practical aspects of moving abroad. Topics include the following:

Accommodation– Full and comprehensive details of popular residential areas together with tips about local property laws, purchasing versus renting, contact details for estate agents, lawyers and removal companies, tips on negotiating a contract, and insider information on common pitfalls and how you can avoid them.

Legal requirements – Essential know-how about living in the city, from visa regulations, resident permits and ID cards, through to tax and banking requirements. We provide guidance on tackling the red tape and arm you with all the facts and information you need to make your stay stress free.

Education and child care – Complete information about schools, nurseries and kindergartens, learning facilities and colleges and universities, together with advice about educational standards and requirements. The EID city guides provide all the practical information any expat could need to make informed decisions about the care and education of their children.

Transport – Full information about public transport offerings, ticket purchase processes, timetable access and reliability information, as well as practical advice about using taxis, driving license requirements and purchasing a car.

Keeping in touch – Everything you need to know about finding and selecting service providers. We provide contact details of mobile phone, fixed telephone lines and Internet providers, together with details of the prices you can expect to pay and how you can secure the best deals. We also share information about television, radio and newspapers and tell you how you access them and the type of service you can expect.

Shopping – Detailed shopping directories that contain contact details and addresses for all types of purchases. From supermarkets, clothes and beauty products through to furniture, stationary supplies and antiques, everything you need to known is in this single guide.

Entertainment and leisure – Comprehensive insights into how to make the most of your time in your chosen city. EID city guides point you in the right direction to find restaurants, bars, clubs, nightlife and popular destinations where you can meet like-minded people and form strong social networks. For those who prefer the quieter life, we also provide full details of popular trails, parks, beaches and sporting venues, together with information about how to get there and when to go. Each guide also contains insider advice on networking opportunities in the city, together with contact information for expat groups, business organizations and private clubs.

Health and Beauty – Full listings of health and beauty providers including fitness centers, sports clubs, beauty salons and hairdressers.

Culture and customs – In-depth insights into languages, religions, traditions and cultural customs that can help you to prepare for life abroad and avoid any cultural traps that may offend.

Cost of Living – Detailed information about living costs across different types of lifestyles and living options. Because our guides are written by expats who live and work in the countries themselves, you can be assured that the information is accurate.

All advice and information provided within the Expat Info Desk city guides is completely independent. We do not accept advertising or payment of any kind in return for positive coverage. We only list those companies and suppliers that we know will be the best contacts for you when you relocate.

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