scribes971
English expat in Guadeloupe
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Registration: 06 October 2024
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Work permits by Astra45
Hello, I am hoping to move to Guadeloupe soon with my husband and daughter. I am British and have Grenadian citizenship also. My husband is Grenadian while my daughter is British. We currently live in Grenada. I’m finding it quite difficult to ...
@Astra45 Bonjour,*** Read More
To open a B&B in Guadalupe/Martinica by stareye
Good morning everybody, I'm thinking of moving in the Caribbean and open a B&B of 6-8 rooms either in Guadalupe, Martinique or Aruba. Can somebody give some suggestions regarding costs of building/land, difficulty in opening a business there and ...
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How To Correct My Swiss Airlines Misspelled Name On Ticket? by Micheal004
Hi everyone! I have booked a Swiss Airlines ticket for the upcoming vacation but suddenly realised that the name on my ticket has a missing initial. Does anyone know about the Swiss Airlines name change policy? I want to rectify my mistake as soon ...
@Micheal004Hi there,I am sure you have returned from your trip !For information as a former travel agent, remember to always read your ticket thoroughly before travelling, this could cost you another ticket or not being able to pass authority should ... Read More
Doing business in Guadeloupe by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Guadeloupe? Is it complicated to register a company in Guadeloupe? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Guadeloupe? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
Hi Everyone,Starting up a project to do business in Guadeloupe can be time consuming, learning process and facing brick-walls as an expat. This is not to discurage anyone, however, the expression of "A cat Is A cat" or "It takes long to skin a cat" ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Guadeloupe by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Guadeloupe? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
@tjdakineHi there,I hope your project of starting you business has taken shape or you are working to build it up !***In the Hôtel and Turism industry there are requriements that althought according to your budget could lead to a fast startup ... Read More
Looking for a short term rental in Deshaies by TriniWriter
Hello I would like to rent a one or two-bedroom flat in Deshairesfor a three-six month period. Can anyone on here help.Thank you
Hi Trinity,I wonder if this is for business or plaisure,Be careful when searching for renting out places as there are many offers that might not be the right one or you may possibly miss out the right one.If you have a bit of money to spend beside ... Read More
Searching for English speaking Notaire by T Edward
Hello, I'm looking for an English speaking notaire. Thank you, Tom
@T EdwardHi Edward,You might have found the answer you are looking for, however, **** I do not give advice because the French Law is different than the UK, although international Law is similar, and access can be granted to inform the client.***Best ... Read More
Teaching English by tgabriella222
Bonjour,I am Gabriella Török from Budapest, Hungary. I am an experienced English teacher at home. I love learning French, I understand a lot, and this summer my dream is to spend some weeks in a French-speaking area to improve my French.I ...
@tgabriella222Hi Gabrielle,Hungaria is a fascinating country and I learnt about it by doing opera studying with teachers at Rachmaninoff Conservatoire in Paris also as an Online Business Travel Agent...There are many ways to do this, but I can only ... Read More
Long stay Visa by lah142
Hi, I am an American. I am torn between France and Guadeloupe. I am leaning more toward Guadeloupe. It offers the best of both worlds. Does Guadeloupe offers a long stay visa like France? If yes, do you need a certain amount of money ( $42,000 USD ...
@lah142 Hi there,This is the tricky question, To settle in Guadeloupe, you could first do some visits and acquaint with people, because you need to know the culture, which is very important here !Guadeloupe is a beautiful country and you can afford ... Read More
Cost of living in Guadaloupe by oinkdesign
Hi everyone, my family and I are planning to move to Guadeloupe this year. My wife is Guadeloupienne but, rather than pester her with all my questions (and possibly threaten the process of moving entirely), I thought I'd start here :)I'm interested ...
@oinkdesign Hi there !I presume you have reached destination !Indeed Guadeloupe is considered as a luxurious part of France et this is the reason, it is selective to limit access by those who want a simple life !Here me out this is not a ... Read More
Work permits by Astra45
Hello, I am hoping to move to Guadeloupe soon with my husband and daughter. I am British and have Grenadian citizenship also. My husband is Grenadian while my daughter is British. We currently live in Grenada. I’m finding it quite difficult to ...
@Astra45Hi Astra,The initiative of settling to Guadeloupe is quiet challenging !I am bilingual French-Englsih, went to university in London Guildhold University in Moorgate, just to give you an idea of my background !French citizenship and work and ... Read More
French courses in Saint Anne by jmcpin
I am a single female Canadian considering Guadeloupe as a winter destination, a few months each year, . Would like your opinion on the French courses in Saint Anne
@jmcpinHello I hope you are already settled !Welcome !What you final aim in approaching Guadeloupe, would it be for returning and settle permanently or bringing back with you some new culture?***Catherine Read More
New members of the Guadeloupe forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Guadeloupe forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Everyone I am, Catherine !English-French speaking and business owner in Guadeloupe since 2020.In fact could not return to UK and had some businesses to attend therefore, decided to be expat.I am happy in Guadeloupe, sometimes want to return home ... Read More