Does Malaysia’s 90-Day Tourist Visa Repeat, Like the Schengen Visa?
As an American, when you arrive in Malaysia you will be given an entry stamp, known as a social visit pass (visa), in your passport authorizing a stay of up to 90 days.
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As an American, when you arrive in Malaysia you will be given an entry stamp, known as a social visit pass (visa), in your passport authorizing a stay of up to 90 days.
nice to hear from you, and I’m really happy that you found the information on France helpful. Those are all wonderful locations to think about for retirement, especially St. Rémy, Aix-en-Provence, and Cotignac.
Dental care in Mexico is state-of-the-art and easy on the wallet. That said, you wouldn't want to just walk into any random clinic and hope for the best!
Currently, there’s no tax on valuables, like jewelry, if you’re planning on bringing those items to France.
There’s no denying the appeal of a healthy life in the Ecuadorian “Valley of Longevity,” and Vilcabamba could be just the right place for you. But how can you be sure?
Uruguay’s one of the countries where there are options for expats with pre-existing conditions. The concept is called the mutualista. A mutualista is a hospital-based membership plan, which provides medical services directly to its enrolled members.
Vietnam has long been closed to foreign property investors, but the laws changed in 2015. Now foreigners who are in the country with a visa that is valid for at least three months can own property in Vietnam.
Where I live in Tamarindo, the beaches are HOT, HOT, HOT. With the tropical life comes a lot of humidity most of the year on the beach. But there are places in Costa Rica where you can get the best of both worlds—life by the beach without too much heat and humidity.
Most U.S. pension plans and brokerages are happy to transfer money directly to a foreign bank account, obviating the need for a U.S. bank account. The Social Security system will also pay directly into a foreign account with no problem.
In Uruguay you can buy and hold any type of property in your own name, including beach-town homes and farmland. Most real estate transactions are in U.S. dollars, so there’s no risk of currency value fluctuations, and no conversion costs when you buy and sell.