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Here you’ll find top tips for working holidaymakers, our picks for this year’s best tourist destinations, business travel advice & much more



How to Claim my New Zealand Tax Back After a Working Holiday?

Feeling the holiday blues from your working holiday in New Zealand? Well, let’s cheer you up with some good news that you could be owed money! If you’ve worked in New Zealand, you’ve most likely paid anywhere between 17.5% and 39% income tax on your earnings, so it’s time to claim it back!

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What is the Best Country to Live in as an Expat?

Ever imagined what it would be like to live in another country? We’ve all been there! But moving abroad can be a life-changing and tricky decision. There is a lot to consider before emigrating, and with the world at your feet, where do you choose to go, and which is the best country for expats? […]

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New Zealand Working Holiday Visa – The Complete Guide

The Working Holiday Visa New Zealand is very popular among young people who want to spend a year or two working and soaking in the country and its exciting culture! Every year New Zealand is a sought-after destination for many working holidaymakers!

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The Best Country for Expat Families

When choosing a place to move the first and most important factor to think about is the job. It is of the highest priority and influences all other aspects of life abroad. It is a very different story when the person is not single and have kids. Many other factors come to the scene to […]

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Top 10 Cities in the World to Find a Job Opportunity

When considering to move abroad it is important to pay attention to several factors. One of the most important is to find a city where you can find easily a job. Each person has different perspectives and factors to evaluate and prioritize in order to find the right city for his future career. Often people […]

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Living in Australia After Graduation

If your study in Australia is near to its end and if you are not ready to leave Australia just right now, then you have no other choice but stay and look for a job! There are a number of options for those of you seeking a job in Australia. Job Opportunities for Graduates in […]

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5 TIPS FOR MOVING ABROAD WITH CHILDREN

If you plan to relocate abroad and you have kids, you need to discuss this with them long before you make the final decision. Regardless of the circumstances, children of all ages will need preparation. You need to listen to their point as they might have the same fears and expectation as you do. Here […]

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Moving to Australia – What you need to know

People consider emigration from their home country for various reasons. Some want to move to Australia to find a better-paid job and lower cost of living. Others are attracted by the weather and a different lifestyle. For many people, moving Down Under means a clean start. As with any new endeavour, people are quite optimistic […]

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Prepare For Life in Canada

Moving abroad is quite big of a change, there is no doubt about that. Especially for those people, who have never left their home country for more than a week in order to go on vacation. So, life in a foreign land will most probably come as a shock to them. Certain things you did […]

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Moving with Children Overseas After a Divorce

The mobility of modern society has given people much freedom after the unfortunate act of a divorce. Relocation sometimes becomes a necessity because of job opportunities and sadly, divorce. Although things might not have turned out the way you hoped, you might experience a better future ahead of you. This is a situation which often […]

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Update


As of 15 March 2025, Visa First will no longer process new visa or work permit applications. Learn more here.

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