The best Schengen country to live in as a foreigner
By xtybabee
@xtybabee (13)
Malaysia
September 26, 2011 11:04am CST
My husband and I are planning on relocating to Schenge and we plan on forming a company there as well but we are confused on which part of the Schengen zone is best for a foreigner to live in terms of cost of living, friendliness, etc. please any suggestion or advice will be highly welcome. thanks
3 responses
@heaven_sent64 (206)
• Philippines
2 Nov 11
Go to Paris, France. You may want to be part of the glitz of high-end fashion, awe with the sight of glittering Eiffel Tower, grand dining with French cuisine, get inspired with what is in Louvre museum, or just have a great time appreciating the beauty of French Gothic Architecture.
The French are loving people. May I quote popular romance author Barbara Cartland: "France is the only place where you can make love in the afternoon without people hammering your door."
It's easy to mingle with the French - it's just like getting the perfect blend of your afternoon Cappuccino with French vanilla. Good luck.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
27 Sep 11
If you want to go live in a Schengen country you must learn the language in ... time (mostly 1 year). You have to integrate etc. This will cost you money. In Holland you have to do a test. Also there are many rules if it comes to getting that visa, starting a business and it's the question if you have the right papers as well. Perhaps you better start telling first what you want, if you are able to learn a language very quickly and find out if that country is interested in your business plan. Economics are not that great and you should also ask yourself what you will do if your plan won't succeed. Don't think that one of the Shengen countries is Walhalla, if you believe that you will only fail. I wish you both good luck.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 11
The Schengen countries include France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. It just means travel without passport checks. Once in the area the traveler can move freely in most European countries. If the traveler goes to the United Kingdom he or she must show their passport and many nationalities require a visa. I don't think it is easy to emigrate to Europe and there is the foreign language issue to think about.
@xtybabee (13)
• Malaysia
28 Sep 11
thanks for your response, yea i know most of the countries are not English speaking countries but language cant really be a problem for me as i can learn fast and i've spent almost 2yrs in Asia where language is also a barrier without having any difficulty dealing with the locals so i dont think i should have a problem there too.