The MercerPassport® suite of web-based services is a valuable source of reference information that will help expatriates learn what it’s really like to live in another country. It provides the whole family with a clear understanding of how to appreciate and adapt to life in a new location, as well as essential practical guidance about moving abroad and acclimating to a new home.

What's included?

MercerPassport® gives you access to:

• The world’s premier country guides. Covering the world’s most dynamic regions across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, these guides outline the key essentials of expatriate relocation and business travel. They also provide expatriates with insights about their children’s education, modes of transport, communications, money and banking, health and safety, accommodation and utilities, visa and entry requirements, customs regulations and many more crucial topics.
  
  
• NEW An exciting enhancement to MercerPassport® is the addition of 34 new country reports that outline procedures and requirements for visiting or relocating to up-and-coming locations such as Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. These “Start Guides” provide valuable information to both employees and HR professionals.
  
  
• Quality of living information . MercerPassport® covers up to 285 cities across the globe. Focusing on living standards and the local environment, this provides users with a picture of the level and availability of a range of facilities within a given city.
  
  
• Work Permit portal. This feature is provided in cooperation with Net Expat, the global leaders in providing advice and sourcing work permits for accompanying spouses or partners. MercerPassport® users are entitled to a free counselling session, conducted over the telephone, based on the applicant’s credentials and experience. Net Expat provides information on the type and availability of work available in the host country and advises on the requirements for obtaining a work permit.
  
  
• CostAdvisor. This Mercer tool compares the price of everyday items such as a cup of coffee or an international newspaper in hundreds of cities across the world, helps expatriates keep a tighter control on their finances. Particularly useful for the business traveller, prices are given in a range of currencies. Tipping protocol is also provided.
  
  
• News and articles. Each international assignment brings its own challenges and demands. Exclusive articles by experts in the field discuss openly and honestly the ups and downs of international expatriate life and how family members may be affected.

MercerPassport® contains superlative information on more than 70 topics, including:

• Country overview (economy, banking, politics, policy, GDP)
• Customs and import regulations
• Passports, visas and work/ residence permits
• Administrative procedures upon arrival; where to register, what documentation to bring
• Finding accommodation and real estate agencies Tips on moving: pets, banking, vehicles (including licences)
• Health issues and requirements
• Educational system, international schools
• Travel and public transport
• Newspapers, postal services and bookshops
• Business and social etiquette
• Phrasebook, courses to learn the local language
• Public holidays
• Shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, sports
• Links to and contact details of international associations and clubs

Each country covered in MercerPassport® is updated annually, ensuring that the information is accurate and current. More countries are added to MercerPassport® every year, plus additional cities and new sections. 

An exciting new enhancement to MercerPassport® is the addition of 36 new country reports that outline procedures and requirements for visiting or relocating to up-and-coming locations such as Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. These “Start Guides” provide valuable information to both employees and HR professionals.

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