Expatriate

What is Expatriate?

An expatriate is an employee who is sent by their employer to live and work in a foreign country, typically for a defined assignment period. Expatriate assignments are common in multinational organisations and may range from short-term projects to multi-year postings. Managing expatriates involves addressing compensation adjustments such as cost-of-living allowances, tax equalisation, housing support, relocation assistance, and repatriation planning. Successful expatriate programmes also consider cultural training, family support, and career development to ensure that the assignment benefits both the employee and the organisation.