Expat Arrivals – April 2023

Greetings, fellow adventurers and world travellers, and a warm welcome to the latest issue of the Expat Arrivals newsletter! As we embark on the month of April, we're excited to bring you another round of insightful interviews, informative articles and up-to-date expat news from around the globe. This April, we cover important mental and physical health topics for families and individuals living abroad. We provide advice on preparing your child's [medical records]( for international schools and discuss the [risks of alcohol use]( among expats, along with helpful resources for those in need. We also look at the [pros and cons]( of moving to Montreal, and we [interview Lara](, a South African living in London. In other expat news, we learn more about the UAE's state-backed savings plan for expats, and we look into why Portugal is restricting Airbnbs and ending its golden visa programme. The Expat Arrivals team is committed to easing your relocation process and making your arrival easier with tips, advice and real life experiences. We hope you enjoy this newsletter. Safe travels, until next time. The Expat Arrivals Team Managing children's health abroad International schools have strict admission policies involving proficiency tests, interviews and submission of academic and medical records. In this article, we explore practical steps parents can take to prepare for school applications and [manage their children's health while abroad](. EXCLUSIVE APRIL OFFER – FREE HEALTH & WELLBEING MODULE! In the month of April, we are offering free additional medical coverage via our Health & Wellbeing module on all global individual policies.* *T&C Apply. Extra peace of mind for you and your loved ones: An International Health plan from Cigna Global includes benefits and services to support you and your family. - Flexible and tailored plans - Medical support in over 200 countries and territories - 24/7 multilingual customer care - Global network of 1.65 million hospitals and healthcare professionals - Full cancer care - Full flexibility on payment options, and add-on benefits to enhance your cover - Unlimited benefit on current or future pandemic-related care - A suite of digital tools, including Global Telehealth to manage your health on the go [Get a quote from Cigna Global]( Expat experiences [Interview with Lara – a South African living in London]( Pros and cons [Pros and cons of moving to Montreal]( Moving internationally? Save up to 40% on your moving costs. Compare moving companies on both price and quality and choose the company that suits you best. [Receive up to 5 FREE quotes!]( Substance abuse among expats For many an expat, drinking comes as part of the lifestyle. But expat living often comes with high rates of mental illness and substance abuse. We outline some of the most common [risk factors for expat substance abuse and how to find help](. Other expat news [Portugal says no more Golden Visas and no more Airbnbs]( [UAE's 'Second Salary' savings plan offers its expat majority passive income]( [logo_Sirelo]( [logo_cignal global health insurance]( Copyright © 2023 Globe Media Ltd. All rights reserved. [Contact us.]( No longer want to receive these newsletters? [Unsubscribe from the list.](