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Curved apartment building in Berlin-Schoneberg
Housing · 7 min read

Renting an apartment in Germany as an American

How German leases work: open-ended and fixed-term contracts, staggered and index rent, subletting, the move-in confirmation and what landlords ask newcomers for.

Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe in Bogota seen from above
Health · 5 min read

Health insurance for a Colombian visa: what the policy must cover

Which Colombian visas require health insurance, what risks the policy must cover, how it fits with EPS enrollment, and the documents consulates check.

Snowy park trail with long shadows in Arabianranta, Helsinki, in January
Daily life · 5 min read

Saunas, winter and daily life in Finland

How to handle Finland's dark, cold winter as a newcomer from the US, from layers and light to heating, winter tyres and the etiquette of the Finnish sauna.

Salzburg old town and fortress lit at night across the Salzach river
US taxes and admin · 5 min read

Social Security, pensions and the US-Austria totalization agreement

How US Social Security works for Americans retiring in Austria, the US-Austria totalization agreement, Austrian pension rules and how benefits are taxed.

Fresh fish and prawns on ice at the Is-Suq market in Valletta
Eat · 6 min read

Groceries and markets in Malta: shopping like a resident

How food shopping works in Malta for Americans: the Pitkalija produce system, EU food labels, best before and use by dates, allergens and food price inflation.

Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt fur Steuern) building in Bonn
Documents and ID · 5 min read

Germany's Tax ID Number: How Americans Get the IdNr

How Americans get the German tax ID after registering an address, what it is used for, how to request it again, and how it differs from other numbers.

Hospital Militar complex in Bogota with flower beds in front
Health · 6 min read

Colombia's healthcare system explained for Americans

How Colombian healthcare works: the contributory and subsidized regimes, EPS and IPS, who can enroll as a foreigner, and 2026 copayments and fees.

Laakso Hospital buildings in Helsinki on a spring day
Health · 6 min read

Kela coverage for newcomers to Finland

When Americans moving to Finland qualify for Kela benefits and the Kela card, how Kela judges permanent residence, and how to notify Kela after you arrive.

Alm. Brand Bank headquarters on the Copenhagen waterfront
Money · 5 min read

Opening a bank account in Denmark as a US citizen

What Danish banks ask Americans for, the CPR and tax card order of steps, NemKonto, MitID for online banking, FATCA forms and US reporting.

The round Stockholm City Library building by Gunnar Asplund
Language and culture · 5 min read

Learning Swedish for daily life in Sweden

The routes to learning Swedish as an adult resident: SFI, Komvux, occupational Swedish, free state tools and the levels needed for citizenship.

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