Expatriate

An expatriate (ex-pat) is an employee who is assigned to work in a foreign country for a long-term job placement. This often includes roles such as establishing a new office, managing an international branch, or overseeing operations abroad.

Expatriate employees typically receive additional benefits to support their relocation, including cost of living allowances, hardship compensation, and coverage for housing and education expenses. In some cases, companies also provide tuition support for the employee's children.

What is the role of expatriates?

Expatriates are employees sent by their company to work in a foreign country for a specific period. Their key roles include:

• Transferring skills and knowledge across borders
• Building global business relationships and networks
• Implementing company strategies and culture in new markets
• Managing or setting up operations abroad
• Acting as cultural bridges between headquarters and local teams

Expatriates help companies expand internationally while maintaining consistency and growth.