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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
Psychology and expatriation, the struggles of the expatriate
Expatriation is a complex and multifaceted event. It often gives rise to contradictory and sometimes destabilising emotions for those who are confronted with it. These strong emotions can represent a real psychological challenge for the expatriate. Expatriation amidst enthusiasm and doubts Moving abroad requires a physical, emotional and psychological effort that confronts the expatriate with […]
Supporting your expatriate employee during their relocation
If you are planning to expatriate one of your employees to one of your subsidiaries abroad, support is the key word. Indeed, professional expatriation is not only limited to obligations and formalities, but also includes support for the expatriate employee as well as family arrangements. It is therefore necessary to pre-empt the expatriation of an […]
Corporate Expat Package and Health Insurance
Expatriation is increasingly common in companies. Previously limited to long-term experiences and for managerial profiles, expatriation in companies is now proposed for shorter assignments and more varied profiles that are progressively less hierarchical. In order to support the future expatriate from his or her country of origin to the host country and to maintain his […]
Things you should know about Fatty Liver Disease
Currently, fizzy drinks are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world due to huge advertising and society’s ignorance of some of their effects on the body. It has been observed that their consumption starts at a very young age and increases over the years. Its excessive consumption, when it should be sporadic […]
Which countries have mandatory health insurance?
In some countries, expatriates are required to subscribe to a minimum compulsory health insurance plan as a prerequisite to residence and/or employment. Compulsory health insurance is generally developed by the government to ensure basic health cover and access. In which countries is healthcare insurance compulsory? Is this type of local public insurance scheme fully adapted […]
Expert talk #2: Patrick, Business Development Manager Switzerland
Hello Patrick, we are very happy to hear you for this second chapter of the Expert talk serie at Global Health! Can you explain us your background (name, origin, career, when did you join Global Health)? My name is Patrick Schomaker, I’m Franco-German, my wife is Canadian, and we have three children together. I studied […]
Why expatriate to Costa Rica?
Would you know where to locate Costa Rica on a world map? The small country of 5 million inhabitants is nestled between Panama to the south-east and Nicaragua to the north. With its idyllic climate and postcard-perfect scenery, many foreigners want to expatriate to Costa Rica. Nonetheless, the country has many advantages that we invite […]
Preparing your expatriation: the most searched terms on Google
The desire to be elsewhere, to change one’s life, to learn foreign languages: there are many reasons that drive the choice to expatriate. The pandemic, which put a stop to our usual routines and, for some of us, freed up some time, has allowed us to refocus, to take stock of our lives and to […]
Hydrating and eating well in summer
With the arrival of summer, it is common for our weight, but also our digestive system, to alter. This is due to changes in the timetable and the irregularity of our eating habits, as we eat more meals away from home and at different times than usual. It is therefore important to adjust our diet […]
Covid-19: why should expats opt for IPMI
Going abroad is not as easy as it used to be. The current pandemic has made international travel more complex. The specific costs associated with the treatment of Covid-19 can be quite significant. The most serious cases even require hospitalization in intensive care. International health insurance is therefore key when planning an expatriation, and even […]
Expat in Mexico: Louise narrates her experience in this country
Louise, an expatriate in Mexico for more than 6 years, shared her experience with us through a short interview. Who is she? Louise is a fictional character created from several testimonies in order to make the reading of this article more attractive and fun! Louise is a young woman in her thirties who has lived […]
Which countries are ready to welcome expats?
Are you looking for a new adventure in life? Is moving abroad part of your plans for 2022? You should know that this project is far from being utopian, as many countries are actively seeking qualified expatriates! The health crisis has spared no one and some countries have seen their economies hit hardest by this […]