Expatriates are often used to refer to employees of a company or organization that do not live and work in the country where the company is headquartered.

 

A US-based company may have employees residing in Vietnam to manage its operations there. These people will be referred to as the "Expatriates" of that company.

 

In some cases, Expatriates may also be sent to train or work temporarily at a company office in another country. In this case, they will work there for a certain period of time before returning to their home country.

 

When traveling to another country, Expatriates often face many challenges, including new cultures, languages, habits, and even different weather conditions. Therefore, the company has a responsibility to provide these employees with support regimes, including material, financial, health, and support services to help them adapt and work better abroad.