| Links for British Expatriates |
Almost one in 10 British citizens is living overseas, according to a study of people coming in and out of the UK.
Studies by the Institute for Public Policy Research, indicate that at least 5.5m British-born people live abroad. Figures suggest the rate of departure has been so great that population falls are only masked by immigration.
While Australia and Spain are the top locations, increasing numbers are heading to major Asian economies.
The Internet has provided manny expats with the opportunity to stay in touch with events back in the UK, or get in touch with other expats either in the same area, or throughout the globe.
There are already many well established sites covering the British Expatriot community, either in a specific country or worldwide, so there is no need to feel homesick, frustrated or alone overseas. Air your views with other Brits, share your own experiences of living abroad.
At Britlink, we hope to include as many sites as possible, so if you know of any not listed, please get in touch with Britlink to have them included.
Corrections and updates are most welcome, they help keep this resource up to date. |
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| Worldwide |
| British Abroad Forum for British Expats worldwide. |
| British Club Worldwide British Links, Services, Facilities, all things British for Brits and British Expats everywhere. |
| BritishExpats.com Launched in late 1999, BritishExpats.com has become the leading British expatriate site on the internet. |
| British Expatriate Network - Britnet Devoted to expats worldwide. Provides latest news, live chat room, message board, supplies, book store, links and online survey. |
| ContactExpats.com - Find expatriates online. Old friends and new. |
| Expatica Expatica is the international community’s home away from home on the web. It is a must-read for English-speaking expatriates and internationals across Europe. |
| Expat Financial - International health insurance and global life, travel and disability insurance to expatriates and their employers. |
| Expats Abroad Expats Abroad, the expats network where expatriots living, working or studying abroad can keep in touch. |
| Expats.org.uk - A free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas. |
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| Expat Shopping Sites |
| Expat Direct British and English food shopping and hampers from our online grocery store with delivery to expats worldwide |
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| Australia |
| Britz in Oz Information for British Migrants to Australia. |
| The Brisbane British Club (The BBC) A meet up group for British Expats living or looking to live in Brisbane & surrounding suburbs. |
| Britvics Expats living in Victoria, plenty of useful information & links. |
| Pom Gone Walkabout A website about a Pom who left the UK to live downunder in 1990. Sydney was my home for 15 years, before moving to the outback. |
| Poms in Australia The Poms In Australia web portal is for people from the UK that are thinking about emigrating to Australia, it contains many features such as weather forecasts and specialist advice for those contemlaiting a amove down under. |
| Poms In Oz Forum for Brits moving to Australia and British expats living in Australia. |
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| Canada |
| Live & work in Alberta Live and Work in Alberta! Free information on how to live and work in Alberta. Free discussion forum. |
| Maplejacks News and information for British Canadians. |
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| France |
| Expats In France Expats In France contains free information, advice, chat etc for primarily British and English speaking people wishing to move to or visit France and also Brits and English speakers that are currently living in france. |
| Expats Paris Expats Paris includes expats from around the world, some in Paris for short stints and some for decades. Most have a lot in common, starting with carte de séjour stories and going from there. Join us sometime for a drink, lunch, dinner, a concert, some opera or a picnic in a park and tell us yours. |
| Ariège Life Life in southwest France in English |
| The Ariège Network The Ariège Network is a non profit making community portal for English speakers in and around Ariège-Pyrénées in south west France. Includes a forum, classified ads, local information and organisations, and a list of English speakers in business. |
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| Germany |
| British Club of the Tanus e.v On this site you will find an outline of the activities offered by the British Club of the Taunus, together with details of how to become a member of the club. We also provide you with information and advice concerning life in the Frankfurt area. |
| British in Germany An expat site dedicated to Brits living and working in Germany. |
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| Greece |
| Brits in Crete Forum If you intend to live in Crete, retire in Crete, let a holiday home in Greece's
most diverse island, the forum with more than 600 members can give productive
answers to lifestyle questions, and to how to get things done. Fastest growing
English Forum in Greece. Very useful for newcomers. |
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| Hungary |
| XxpatLoop XpatLoop.com - daily 'News, Information & Inspiration'. This international community portal serves both expats and valuable local contacts who move and shake in expat circles. Updates include breaking news, weather reports and local sports, plus movies, culture & entertainment news. |
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| Netherlands |
| Amsterdam-Expats Welcome to our Amsterdam-Expats webportal. Our aim is to provide practical information about moving to, and living in Amsterdam, capital of The Netherlands. Topics range from housing and education, shopping and leisure, to culture and arts. Even health and legal issues are covered. |
| Elynx English speaking community in the Netherlands |
| Expatpagina The webguide for expats in the Netherlands |
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| Poland |
| Warsaw Expat's Guide Essential information for all relocating to Warsaw: finance, house searches, expat community, local culture, meet-ups & much more! Expat's Guide - Make yourself at home in Warsaw. |
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| Portugal |
| Algarve Expats Forum for expats living in the Algarve. |
| ExpatsPortugal This site aims to provide an entertaining and useful resource for English speaking nationals who live and work in, or are thinking of moving to, Portugal. |
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| Spain |
| Expat Life Spain Essential Expat Information: News, Guides, Advice, Offers and Promotions. |
| Life In Spain Life In Spain, Costa Blanca British Expatriates community forums |
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| Sweden |
| Expatriates in Sweden Portal The English Speaking Swedish Community - For all expats in Sweden. |
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| Switzerland |
| Xpat Xchange Your one-stop for English-speaking Expatriates in Switzerland. |
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| Ukraine |
| The Expat Ukraine International community portal in the Ukraine. |
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| United States |
| Big Apple, Little Britainer An English girl's blog on life in New York. Social commentary, debate and a touch of humour. |
| Britis International British club for expats based in Kansas City, Missouri. We have many members scattered mainly throughout the Missouri/Kansas area as well as members around the USA, Holland, Spain, England, and France. We have various meetings scheduled around the US Midwest region. |
| Brits Living in Orlando - A Quick Survival Guide |
| East Bay Brits Abroad - San Fransico (EBBA) This is a family-friendly group for Brits living within the East Bay. We aim to get together on a regular basis, hopefully at least once a month, for events such as pub quizes, hikes, bike rides, picnics, BBQs, pub lunches, etc. Or if you just miss having a good chin wag with some fellow Brits, this is the group for you! |
| Boulder Brits Club - Colorado The Boulder Brit’s club mission is to provide a means for British and other ex-pats to meet each other in a friendly, safe, and fun environment. The Boulder Brit’s Club and its members support diversity in its events and its membership. BBC members are encouraged to take an active part in attending and organizing events as well as supporting the recruitment of new members. |
| Smitten by Britain I'm an American with an insatiable appetite for all things British. I used to live in England and now I blog about my passion at Smitten by Britain. I have many British ex-pat bloggers who follow me and we are creating a little community for those who miss the motherland. You're welcome to join the conversation. |
| The British in Florida If you're British and living in the Sunshine State, or if you have a business that might be of interest, this is the place for you! We decided that we British in Florida ought to have our own place on the Internet to read what's going on, meet others, find business contacts or whatever we want this place to be. |
| Union Jack News America's only national British newspaper. |
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