Creative Solutions for Expat Spouses Facing Visa Restrictions
Being an expat spouse can be both an exciting and challenging experience. While living abroad offers new cultures and opportunities, visa restrictions often prevent spouses from working, leaving them feeling stuck and unfulfilled. As the host of Rooted and Routed Podcast, a podcast dedicated to expat life, I’ve spoken to many expat spouses navigating this reality. From lawyers to photographers, and to corporate professionals, one common theme emerges: navigating visa restrictions can feel like an enormous hurdle. But it doesn’t have to define your expat experience. The Reality of Work Visa Challenges In Episode 6 of my podcast, Rooted and Routed Podcast, I spoke with Alisée Mignon, who shared her frustration about not being able to work for five years due to visa restrictions while on her husband’s contract. “It's part of my freedom that I've given up and I'm dependent […]
