MercerPassport®

A gateway to international success

MercerPassport… a complete, independent, personal and practical web resource for expatriates relocating abroad.

MercerPassport will help your expatriates become globally competent and succeed wherever you send them.

Consider these questions…
	How can we provide solid, up-to-date information to prepare our employees – and their families – for an international assignment? Where can we find reliable information, such as for housing or education, to support compensation decisions? Is there a comprehensive resource that provides references and valuable tips on interacting with a country’s people and integrating into their way of life?
An exciting new enhancement to MercerPassport is the addition of 38 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. FREE TRIAL… For a sample trial of MercerPassport, please call +48 22 434 5383 or US companies call 800 333 3070. You may also complete this online form for more information. LINK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR COMPANY INTRANET TO MERCERPASSPORT Advantages: No need for a separate login page with ID and password Fully secure - no need to regularly change password Available for company wide use - not just limited to expatriates

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Countries covered	MercerPassport 2009 brochure	MercerPassport Q&A
What do you get access to with MercerPassport?	Superlative information on more than 70 topics

The MercerPassport™ suite of web-based services (“MercerPassport”) 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.

From the moment the need for an international assignment is established through to repatriation, MercerPassport can help. Before an employee even embarks on the pre-assignment visit, MercerPassport helps the employee and the family prepare to get the most out of the transfer.

MercerPassport includes essential, practical articles written by leading experts on adapting to international assignments, work/life balance, and family issues – what changes to expect and how to deal with them.

MercerPassport relieves some of the anxiety of not knowing what to do or what to expect. So whether looking for an international school, finding a 24-hour pharmacy, securing residence visas for the family, or even determining how much to tip a taxi driver at the airport upon arrival, internationally mobile employees will find what they need in MercerPassport.

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 new enhancement to MercerPassport is the addition of 38 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 over 300 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.

MyCity. A survey to capture the real-life experiences of expatriates around the world. This valuable information is anonymous and will support the understanding of expatriate experiences worldwide.

MercerPassport contains superlative information on more than 70 topics:
Employee Mobility Guide content (Start Guide content is denoted by an asterix)

Moving to the country
This section provides an introduction to and information on the logistics of moving to the country. Topics include:

Introduction to the country and its people
- Country demographics, religion, geography and climate*

Advice and Tips on Moving*

Entry requirements, Customs, and Import Regulations*
- Passports, visas and work/residence permit requirements for the family*
- Health requirements*
- Bringing your pet into the country*
- Duty free allowances*
- Importing a vehicle*
- Household effects*
- Importing of currency*

Administrative Procedures upon Arrival*
- What to do when you arrive; where to register and what documentation you must obtain*

Facts on the Country
The Facts on the Country section provides detailed facts and figures on the country’s population, geography and economy. In this section, you will find information on:

Country Information*
- Language, ethnicity, age structure, life expectancy, form of state, time*
Government
- Legislative, executive, judiciary, local government and political parties
Economy
- Government policy, GDP, main trading partners
Historical Events
- Timeline of principal events and milestones, up to the present day

Living in the country
This section focuses on everyday issues and circumstances one would experience when living in the country from an economic and social perspective. Information includes:

Finding Accommodation*
- Real estate agencies*
- Lease and rental conditions*
- Costs and availability*
- Areas and districts*

Utilities*

Domestic Services*

Education*
- Introduction to the education system in the country*
- International schools contact details and overview*

Travel and Public Transportation
- Air, bus, rail, sea & river travel
- Focus on urban transport in the cities covered*

Owning a Car
- Registration
- Driving rules and regulations
- Obtaining a driving license*

Communications
- Making a call, mobile and public telephones*
- Getting connected to the internet*
- Satellite, television and radio*
- Newspapers, postal services and bookshops

Health and Safety*
- General advice, medical care and emergency contact numbers*
- Hospitals, pharmacies and dentists*
- Health insurance

Money and Banking*
- Banks and opening an account
- Cash, cheques and credit cards*
- Personal taxes

Cultural Integration
This section provides valuable tips on interacting and integrating with the country’s people. It also provides information on leisure and recreational activities. Information includes:

Business Etiquette
- The do’s and don’ts when doing business abroad

Language
- Phrasebook and details on courses to learn the local language

Social Etiquette
- What to do when meeting people, accepting of giving gifts and attending social events

Public Holidays*

Integration
- Useful website links
- Listings and contact details of international associations and clubs

Leisure
- Shopping – department stores, supermarkets and malls
- Eating out – local specialities, restaurants
- Nightlife – bars, clubs and casinos
- Entertainment – museums, cinemas, theatres, entertainment for children
- Sport – golf clubs, tennis clubs, fitness centres, swimming pools, sports for children.

Embassy and Consulate addresses and contacts are provided at the end of each report, as is tourist contact information. 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.

This product is registered in the United States.

Pricing Options

MercerPassport is priced at just €350 ($470 USD) per country or €250 ($340 USD) for our new country Start Guides. Package prices are €12,500 ($16,875 USD) for all 100 countries.. This price is per company and includes unlimited access within the organization.

Contact your local consultant or Client Services, +48 22 434 5383 or e-mail client.services.europe@mercer.com for more information.

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