Expat Guides — relocation knowledge, by destination and topic
A growing library of practical guides for international relocations: where to live, how to ship, what to verify before you sign, and what to do in your first 30 days. New guides are added regularly.
124 guides published · 0+ in the pipeline
Moving to a Destination
City and country move guides for expats and returning citizens.
Moving from Canada
Destination move guides for Canadians and Canada-based expats relocating abroad.
Moving from the USA
Destination move guides for Americans and US-based expats relocating abroad.
Moving from the UK
Destination move guides for Britons and UK-based expats relocating abroad.
Country Relocation Guides
Country-level guides for newcomers, returning citizens and corporate transferees.
Schools for Expats
International schools, curricula and admissions guidance by city.
Shipping Routes
Origin-to-destination international shipping guides.
Shipping Personal Effects
Returning-citizen and personal-effects shipping guides.
Expat Communities
Where expats live, gather and connect in major cities.
Relocation Services by City
End-to-end relocation services and what to look for in each city.
Storage Solutions
Short and long-term storage options for international moves.
Visas & Newcomer Setup
Visa routes, residency basics and first 30 days in a new country.
Provider Directories
City and country provider directories — movers, agents, advisors.
Tools & Checklists
Calculators, checklists and explainers for international moves.
Popular country and topic pages
- UAE relocation guideVisas, housing, banking and shipping into Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Canada relocation guideExpress Entry, provincial nominees and moving household goods to Canada.
- Portugal relocation guideResidence options, NHR rules and shipping personal effects to Portugal.
- Spain relocation guideVisas, schools and household shipping for moves to Spain.
- Shipping options explainedCompare FCL, LCL, groupage and air freight for your move.
- Destination chargesUnderstand the fees applied when your container arrives.
- Visa & immigration servicesMatch a guide to the right immigration support for your destination.
- Provider directoryFind vetted movers, schools and relocation specialists.
- Request a shipping quoteGet a tailored estimate after you have read the guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who are these expat guides written for?
Our guides are written for people planning an international relocation — individuals, couples, families and employees being transferred by an employer. Each guide focuses on the practical questions an expat asks before, during and after a move: visa pathways, where to live, school options, banking and tax basics, and how to ship household goods cost-effectively.
How do you decide which country guides to publish?
We prioritise the destinations our community asks about most often: the UAE, Canada, USA, UK, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Mexico, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia and other popular expat hubs. We also publish topic guides — shipping options, destination charges, packing, customs — that work across any route. New guides are added regularly and listed in the categories above.
Are the guides updated when rules change?
Yes. Immigration policies, tax thresholds and import rules change frequently, so we review each guide on a rolling basis and add updates when a relevant change is publicly announced. Where rules are time-sensitive (visa quotas, tax-residency thresholds) we recommend confirming the current position with a licensed professional in the destination country before you commit.
Do these guides replace professional advice?
No — the guides are a starting point that helps you ask the right questions, understand the typical process and shortlist services. For binding decisions on visas, taxes, real-estate contracts and customs declarations you should still work with a licensed advisor in the destination country. Our directory and contact form can help you find one.
How do the country guides connect to the shipping tools?
Every country guide cross-links to the relevant shipping content — FCL/LCL options, destination charges, volume calculator and the shipping-quote form — so you can move from research to a concrete estimate in a few clicks. If your destination guide is not yet published you can still request a quote and an advisor will share the relevant country-specific notes manually.