These two Asian megacities are attracting more and more expatriates every year. But is one better than the other? It all depends on what you’re looking for and your situation. In both cases, be sure to take out medical cover. Mondassur offers expatriate health insurance perfectly tailored to your situation. Hong Kong: the ideal global […]
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Some people go abroad without health insurance, hoping to save money. But is it really an economic decision? How much does expatriate insurance cost? Myth No. 1 about health insurance: International health insurance is expensive –> False But is this really the case? To answer this question, we can compare the cost of expat insurance
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Going abroad? Some travelers and expats choose to self-insure to avoid the cost of international travel and expat insurance. But is this a reasonable decision? Pay for medical care yourself? At first glance, self-insurance may seem like a good solution for travellers, and it can save you money when you book. And while self-insurance may
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On Tuesday September 11, Anne Genetet, Member of Parliament for the French abroad, presented Prime Minister Edouard Philippe with a report containing 215 proposals to encourage French people to take up international mobility. Here are the contents of the report and, in particular, the priority subjects that the MP believes require reform: Public authorities at
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Why did you move to Canada? I’m French and I met my husband, a British-Canadian, in France. He had been looking for work for a long time, but with his law degree from Canada, he didn’t fit into the French “boxes”. So he preferred to propose to me and take me on an adventure to
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Thanks to digital technology, distance is no longer an obstacle in many business sectors, including real estate. Buyers and sellers can easily manage a real estate transaction in France from abroad, thanks to digital solutions that dematerialize both the documents and the process. How does it work exactly? Real estate investment in France Property investment
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All the information you need to prepare for maternity in the UK. Given the high level of medical costs in the UK, we recommend that you choose an international insurance policy such as GoldExpat, which includes coverage for maternity costs with enhanced benefit options. Pregnancy in the United Kingdom Your first appointment will be scheduled
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What does JEFTA mean? The JEFTA “Japan-EU Free Trade Agreement”, considered to be the world’smost important trade agreement comes into force on Friday, February 1, 2019. This agreement, negotiated since 2013, creates the world’s largest free trade zone. It covers nearly 635 million consumers and more than a third of the world’s GDP. Japan is
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From the first of each year, many international health insurers increase their prices. Mondassur international health insurance prices increase in April for GoldExpat expatriate plans and for the majority of other Mondassur international insurances, increases are not systematic!Why do I have to pay more each year for my international health insurance? Is travel insurance also
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Mondassur interviewed Barbara Vionnet, a clinical psychologist who offers expatriates online psychology consultations. In this article, she describes the frequent difficulties faced by expatriates around the world. Does a change of lifestyle affect expatriates? A change of country, setting, professional, social and cultural environment that can make the person or people experiencing it more fragile.
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