PBB - Expat Interview
Are you an Expat?

Leaving your home country for foreign land is daunting. Having the right information and hearing relatable experiences helps ease the stress and sets expectations.

 This Questionnaire is aimed at you providing information through your experience which would serve as a guide to other expats looking to relocate to the same country.

By filling up this questionnaire, you agree to providing accurate information and also consenting to getting published on our website https://passportsbeyondborders.com/
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Email *
Whats your name? *
Can we have your email or contact number to get in touch in case we need more information (this would not be shared publicly) *
What country are you originally from?
Where do you currently live?
Why did you move here and what do you currently do?(Be elaborate as possible)
What is your impression about this country?
Lifestyle - What do you enjoy most about living here? What is the local lifestyle like? (Be as elaborate as possible and provide examples if applicable) *
How can foreigners get a job here and eventually relocate if at all?
Talk about the income tax system in this country. What can you highlight about income tax in the country?  *
What are the disadvantages of living here? Or what are the things you do not enjoy about this country? *
What is the work culture here like? And what are the things expats/foreigners should know about this work environment? *
What is the biggest adjustments you have had to make? Have you experienced any culture shock since living here? (Be as elaborate as possible and provide examples if applicable)
The Weather: What are your thoughts about the weather and what should expats know about the weather before moving here? *
What do you think about the labour market and what kind of opportunities are available here? *
What is the process of obtaining a work permit from your home country? *
What is the cost of living here compared to your home country? What are the things you find cheap  and what do you find expensive?
How would you rate public transport? Must expats own a car? What is the most memorable experience of using public transport?
What the is the process of purchasing a car like? What are the popular and recommended cars to use while in this country? *
Healthcare options - What are your thoughts on the healthcare system? Have you got info foreigners should be aware of? Public & private health care, Hospital visits, Health insurance etc
What are the biggest safety issues for expats living here?
Tele-communication & Connectivity - What are the telecoms companies available in this country and which ones are considered the best or most popular and why? *
Opening a bank account -  What is the process of opening an account like? What do you think people should be aware of? *
Renting a house/Apartment/Condo - What is the real estate market like in this country? How easy or complex is it to rent accomodation and what is the process like?   *
Which are the best neighbourhoods for expats to live in the city in your opinion and how would you rate accommodation in the City? *
Energy Market - Can you tell us what the energy market is like in this country? What is the costs of energy eg Gas & Electricity? How is the energy distributed or purchased in the country? What are the most affordable options? *
Air Travel - What is the aviation industry like within the country? Is it popular to travel by air within the country? What should foreigners know what booking local carriers?
How has living here been beneficial to you?
What do you wish you had known before relocating here?
What’s the minimum salary(income) to guarantee a decent standard of living in this country. *
Are you part of any associations or do you associate solely with expats?
LIVING WITH FAMILY: How did your spouse and kids adjust to their new home?
What’s the education system like? How did you find enrolling your kids into the schools here? Would you recommend local schools or International Schools?
Raising Children -  What type of laws are there that protect women and children? eg in some places like Scotland, smacking your child is banned. *
Visa Renewal - What is the process of renewing your visa like? What type of visas are available to expats and the costs?Is this usually done by the company or by the individual? *
What are the things you have learned from this country that if you had the opportunity you would implement in your home country?
Any final advise for someone who wishes to come live in this country?
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