Migration View(https://migrationview.blogspot.com/) is a blog offering practical relocation guides, focused on tips for people moving from India (or as non-EU/non-local citizens) to various countries. It covers visas/immigration, costs of living, safety, language, housing, healthcare, culture, and checklists.
All recent/featured posts are dated May 05, 2026. Here are the main ones with links and brief overviews:
Practical guide tailored for Indians. Covers visas (visitor/business options and longer-term routes), getting a CPF (tax ID), cost of living (~$800–1,500 USD/month excluding rent for a single person in many places), safety precautions in urban areas, learning Brazilian Portuguese, healthcare/vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever considerations), housing/banking, and cultural notes (warm, social culture). Suggests cities like São Paulo, Florianópolis, or Curitiba. Emphasizes early visa work and a pre-move visit.
Highlights high costs, strict bureaucracy, and canton differences. Key points: non-EU nationals typically need a job offer for a work/residence permit (quotas apply); mandatory health insurance within 3 months; competitive housing market; language requirements (local language of the canton); duty-free household goods import rules under certain conditions; and strong job markets in finance/pharma/tech. Recommends Zurich/Geneva for international opportunities or places like Bern/Zug for balance. Stresses official sources (ch.ch, SEM) and early planning.
Covers Immigration New Zealand pathways (e.g., Accredited Employer Work Visa, Skilled Migrant Category with 2026 updates, Green List roles), high housing costs (especially Auckland), biosecurity rules (strict on food/plants), healthcare, banking (IRD number), and Kiwi culture (laid-back, outdoors-focused, respect for Māori culture). Notes opposite seasons, left-side driving, and the value of short-term housing on arrival. Advises using official sites like immigration.govt.nz.
Aimed at non-EU (especially Indian) movers. Details Type D national visas (work, study, digital nomad, elective residency, etc.), Permesso di Soggiorno and Codice Fiscale after arrival, regional cost differences (higher in Milan/Rome, lower in the South), housing via sites like Idealista, public healthcare (SSN) once registered, Italian language importance, and bureaucracy tips. Notes a sizable Indian community and the need for patience with processes.
Tailored for Indians. Covers visa/document checks, applying for SSN after arrival, banking and building credit, housing (Zillow etc.), expensive healthcare, packing (spices, documents, adapters), driving/public transport realities, cultural adjustments (direct communication, tipping), and a first-weeks checklist. Emphasizes researching specific cities, networking, and official sources like USCIS.gov. Notes the first 3–6 months are often the hardest.
The homepage also links to recent posts and has sections for categories (e.g., Fashion, Business) plus a feed/subscribe option. Content is practical and checklist-oriented; always cross-check current official government/consulate sources, as rules change.
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