Expatica is an online information portal that specifically serves English-speaking expatriates and the international community.

The website features informative articles and how-to guides covering various aspects of expat life, including education, finance, tax, relocation, and immigration.

Founded in 2000 by Canadian Bram Lebo and Dutchman Mark Welling, the company prides itself in having content that is produced and managed by internationals for internationals.^[1]

Background

Expatica's mission is to help expats in Europe settle into their new country of residence by providing up-to-date news and information in the English language.^[2]

The company's founding was partially funded by the Dutch government (the Twinning Center under the Ministry of Economic Affairs)^[3] and Expatica now reaches expats in 16 countries and regions, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the UK, Portugal, South Africa and Japan. The news and information Expatica supplies covers various aspects of expat life, including relocation, culture, education, tax, immigration, local events and politics.

Expatica previously hosted an annual "I am not a tourist" fair^[4] in Amsterdam, Brussels and Madrid, along with regular meet-ups and social events.

The online media platform assists academic institutions and independent researchers in carrying out research on expat-related subjects as well. To date, various surveys have been conducted in co-operation with Expatica, including an investigation into expatriation by Cranfield School of Management.^[5]

Expatica receives, on average, 700,000–800,000 visits every month. The Guardian has described Expatica as a provider of "excellent news and analysis aimed at the English-speaking community".^[6]