Living Abroad
Visas, banking, SIM cards and settling in for longer stays.
Living AbroadMoving to Kenya: visas, banking and SIM cards
Your practical first-week guide to moving to Kenya: eTA visas, Alien Cards, KRA PIN, bank accounts, SIM cards, M-Pesa, and choosing a Nairobi neighborhood.…
Living AbroadMoving to Guatemala: visas, banking and SIM cards
Packing for a longer stay in Guatemala? Here’s your first-week guide to visas, banking, SIM cards, and neighborhoods in Guatemala City — plus local…
Living AbroadMoving to Nepal: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week setup for moving to Nepal: visas, FNMIS registration, bank accounts, SIM cards, and getting around Kathmandu. Real tips from a local.
Living AbroadMoving to Saudi Arabia: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide to moving to Saudi Arabia: eVisa and Iqama setup, opening a bank account with Al Rajhi/Alinma, getting an STC SIM, and…
Living AbroadMoving to Ethiopia: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to Ethiopia? Learn the essential first-week steps for visas, residence permits, bank accounts, SIM cards, and navigating Addis Ababa in 2026.
Living AbroadMoving to Tanzania: visas, banking and SIM cards
Move to Tanzania with confidence: our Dodoma guide covers eVisa, NIDA ID, bank accounts (CRDB, NMB), SIM registration (Vodacom, Airtel), and local costs.
Living AbroadMoving to Laos: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide to moving to Laos: visas, stay permits, opening a bank account at BCEL, getting a SIM, and settling in Vientiane —…
Living AbroadMoving to Senegal: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week Senegal guide: visas, CIE registration, bank accounts, SIM cards, and transport — all with real prices and local tips for Dakar.