Whole Earth Guide
A selection from Expat Banking...
Like to stay in a property in this area? Why not try one of these propertiesOpening an account in America as a non-resident
This used to be really easy: pick a big bank, check that they opened accounts for non-residents, then pop your application in the post.
Post 9/11 though the Patriot Act is with us and it imposes such stringent "know your customer" regulations on the banks that it's no longer possible to open an a...more
02b The Language: staying fluent in French
In many ways, the hardest part of learning a language is maintaining your fluency.
If you have reached a good level of French before you move, you need to put the effort into maintaining that level of fluency which can often seem like a chore. If possible, you should continue with further...more
Opening an account in the UK offshore islands
This is a brief introduction to the main options that are available to you if you'd like to open an account in one of the UK offshore islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Guernsey).
The usual options for opening a non-resident account in most countries involves opening a brokerage account w...more
Our selection in Emigrating to France : 02c The Language: French for your children
As with yourself, there are two aspects of this ie what to do before you come here and what to do after you get here.Before you get here, you should try to encourage your kids to enrol in French classes where they are available. If you're near a large town or city you may be able to enrol...more
