The expat tools & resources library.
The tools and trackers we build and own, plus an organized, annotated map to every official source — immigration, tax, and legal — an expat actually needs.
We host our own original resources and link out to official sources — we don’t rehost copyrighted material, and we keep regulatory links pointing at the live source so they stay current. Directory current as of June 2026.
Visa, Passport & Residency
The Register — live immigration, residency & tax rule changes
Our continuously-checked feed of official changes, sourced from verified government authorities across 194 countries.
Free toolEU Schengen 90/180 Calculator (official)
The European Commission’s authoritative day-counter for the 90-days-in-180 short-stay rule.
Free web tool — no signup · Anyone on a Schengen short stay Free toolPassport Index Visa Dataset
Open dataset of visa requirements between every pair of countries (MIT, kept current).
Free download (CSV/JSON) · Data-minded travelers Free toolPassport Visa API
Hosted lookup of visa rules by passport for quick checks (data can lag).
Free hosted API · DevelopersTax & Money
FEIE Calculator (Physical Presence Test)
Free checker for the US Foreign Earned Income Exclusion / Form 2555 day-count.
Free web tool · US citizens abroad Free toolWhereNext — Cost of Living
Compare cost of living across 95 countries / 380 cities on institutional data (World Bank, OECD, Eurostat).
Free web + open data · Anyone choosing where to move Free toolFrankfurter — Exchange Rates
Free, reliable currency data on European Central Bank reference rates.
Free hosted API · Budgeters & buildersDocuments, Translation & Language
LibreTranslate
Free, private machine translation for documents and forms (open source; self-hostable for volume).
Free web / self-host · Anyone handling foreign paperwork Free toolAnki — Language Flashcards
The gold-standard spaced-repetition app for learning your new country’s language.
Free (except iOS app) · Language learnersEmbassies & Safety
Database of Embassies
Find embassy & consulate locations worldwide (Wikidata-powered, public domain).
Free web · Anyone needing consular help Free toolUS State Dept Travel Advisories (live feed)
Official Level 1–4 travel advisories as an auto-updated feed.
Free feed · US travelers & expats Free toolAwesome Digital Nomads
A large community-curated directory of nomad resources (verify links — some entries are dated).
Free directory · Digital nomadsThe resources here are provided for general education, not legal, medical, financial, or regulatory advice. Regulatory rules vary by state and change over time — always confirm specifics with the official source and your own counsel or clinician before acting. Links to outside organizations are provided for convenience; Seasoned Expat doesn’t control or endorse third-party content, and copyrighted materials remain with their owners.