What is ELSA?

ELSA helps visitors and expats find trusted local services when living abroad. Instead of searching through social media groups or outdated lists, ELSA brings essential services together city by city.

ELSA focuses on practical, everyday needs such as healthcare, legal help, banking, insurance, translations, repairs, and other essential services. Restaurants and accommodation are intentionally excluded.

How listings work

Every city has a curated directory of services. Listings can include languages, contact methods, website, and map links to make it easy for visitors to take action.

For local businesses

ELSA is curated city by city. If you provide essential services for visitors and expats, you can apply to be listed. Listings can include languages, contact methods, website, and map links.

How to get listed

Use the Contact button to request a listing. Final eligibility and presentation are reviewed per city to keep the directory trusted and useful.