August 2024 Newsletter

Inspiration, visa information, and trip planning tools all in one place.

DISCOVER GERMANY'S NEW OPPORTUNITY CARD FOR NON-EU CITIZENS

A new work permit called the Opportunity Card has been introduced by Germany. The aim is to attract skilled workers to help in addressing its workforce shortage.

Non-EU citizens can stay in Germany for up to one year, taking on part-time work or participating in trial work experiences.

To qualify for the Opportunity Card, applicants must meet specific criteria including educational qualifications, language proficiency and financial stability.

BELGIUM AND FRANCE AMONGST COUNTRIES WHERE EMPLOYEES MUST PAY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Want to protect the environment and cut down on your transportation costs? Then you’re going to love working in Belgium and France! These two European countries are offering a win-win solution for both employees and the environment.

The Belgian and French governments have implemented generous public transport reimbursement schemes that aim to achieve sustainable transportation and ease citizens’ financial burden. This means that your employer is expected to cover most of your commuting costs.

REMOTE WORKING IN FRANCE

From the “talent passport” to the long-stay visa, explore the options France is offering to non-EU residents looking to work and live there. You can live the French lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of.

Becoming a digital nomad and experiencing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or the white sands and azure waters of the French Riviera has never been easier. 

ITALY'S 1-EURO-HOUSE DREAM

Young people are taking advantage of Italy’s 1-euro house programme. The only catch? You need to refurbish your property within a reasonable time to fully own it.

If it’s your life-long dream to live in Italy and have enough savings for turning an old house into a new home, you could become a new resident in a charming Italian town.

AGODA

Agoda offers amazing travel accommodation deals, whether you're looking in a world-renowned city or a quiet, small town.

With this travel-tech platform, you can secure a comfy bed in any of nearly three million hotels and private homes available worldwide. Make Agoda your trusted partner for finding the perfect place to rest your head.