bobzzz
South African expat in Scotland
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South African
Lives in Hermanus
Registration: 02 February 2011
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South African couple planning to move to Aberdeen - Excited! by Chrystal&Pieter
Hey Guys We are a young couple from South Africa planning on making the big move to Scotland - Aberdeen. My Boyfriend is going on an ancestral Visa and I'll be dependent. I am crazy excited as I love Europe and especially UK. I need some advise ...
Hi Crystal I`m not here to scare monger you. Cost of living over here is quite high. For example you will be paying about R40-50 for a draught beer, but you can`t think in rand terms otherwise it will seem extortionate. The rand is weak so ... Read More
Moving to slovakia from UK by long.3
Hi can anyone help i will be moving to Zilina region in April to be with my Slovakian partner,does anyone know if i need to do any paperwork from UK? also i will be looking for work there any help would be appreciated. I am studying to teach English ...
Have a look here, they have all the info http://mic.iom.sk/en/ . The website does seem to be down for the moment. Residence of Union citizens and their family members A citizen of the Union is entitled to a residence in the territory of the ... Read More
Hi to everyone, and I need some and advice please by bobzzz
My wife and I are planning to move to Glasgow in about 4 months. I would really appreciate some advice on some things. What is the best and fastest way to secure a flat? This something quite important because I would not like to stay in a hotel for ...
Thank you.Will have a look. Another option I thought about is to find a live in "summer job" in a hotel as they are willing to hire people from overseas. Quite a few of my friends got jobs that way when they did their gap years. The advantage is ... Read More
Hi to everyone, and I need some and advice please by bobzzz
My wife and I are planning to move to Glasgow in about 4 months. I would really appreciate some advice on some things. What is the best and fastest way to secure a flat? This something quite important because I would not like to stay in a hotel for ...
Thank you very much colinsmum and David for your very comprehensive answers. The reason we chose Scotland is because it is close to my wife`s family.Luckily I have an excellent credit record and have good references concerning renting. Unemployment ... Read More
Hi to everyone, and I need some and advice please
My wife and I are planning to move to Glasgow in about 4 months. I would really appreciate some advice on some things. What is the best and fastest way to secure a flat? This something quite important because I would not like to stay in a hotel for ... Read More