How to change your UK biometric appointment on the TLS website Last updated 27/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas When it comes to visas, few things are more fear inducing than trying to change your biometrics appointment! So, to help you navigate this most terrifying of tasks…no joke I hear you say…I have put the following guide together. This guide is only for visa applicants using the TLS system. Read more
Questions about your Entry Clearance Visa Vignette Sticker Last updated 30/12/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you have questions or issues concerning your vignette then read this article to find the answers and guidance you need. Read more
Applying for the UK Ancestry Visa from within the UK Last updated 30/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Are trying to find out whether you can apply for the UK Ancestry Visa from within the UK, then we have the answer...finally! Read more
Moving to the UK: Organising a UK SIM card Number Last updated 28/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go The sooner you organise a SIM card, the sooner you can be contactable by friends and family as well as adding the number to your CV and giving it out to employers. Read more
Moving to the UK: Registering with a Doctor (GP) Last updated 14/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities If you are moving to the UK or have recently moved then at some point you will need to register with a GP. Especially if you have not had either or both your COVID vaccinations. Read more
How to get Proof of Address to open a Bank Account and set up your National Insurance Number Last updated 28/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities Need to open a bank account but don't have a secure UK address? Or are you looking for somewhere to keep your mail secure while you find your own accommodation or whilst you are travelling? We can help. Read more
Everything you need to know about National Insurance (NINO) Last updated 01/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Employment Reading this article may not change your life for the better but it will certainly help you understand the purpose of National Insurance and why you need a National Insurance Number (NINO) to work in the UK! Read more
Everything You Need to Know About The International Health Surcharge (IHS) Last updated 08/12/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Are you confused about the IHS fee, whether you have to pay it and what exactly it is for? Let us help to enlighten you and explain as much as we can... Read more
How to prove your immigration status to an employer Last updated 26/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Employment Do you need a share code for your NI application or has your employer asked you for one? Here is a step by step guide to help you generate one. Read more
Step by Step - Applying for your National Insurance Number (NINO) Last updated 26/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities If you are heading to the UK or are in the UK and have not yet applied for your National Insurance Number (NINO) then here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it. Read more
How to change the post-office location for your BRP card Last updated 23/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Have you selected a post office that you can no longer get to and want to collect your Biometrics Resident Permit (BRP) from an alternative location? Here’s how you do it… Read more
Everything you need to know about tourist visas, including how to get one! Last updated 26/05/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas, Know Before You Go Travelling soon? Unsure about whether you need a tourist visa? Need to find out how to get one? All the answers to your visitor visa questions can be found right here. Read more
Step-By-Step: How to apply for a new entry vignette for your UK visa Last updated 08/12/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you have decided not to travel now due to COVID, or your entry vignette has expired, or you just want to push back the date you want to come here, then you need to apply for a replacement vignette (also referred to as a Transfer of Conditions). Let us guide you through how to do it. Read more
Arriving outside of the dates on your UK Visa Entry Vignette (Sticker inside your passport!) Last updated 24/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Have you arrived before the valid from date on your vignette sticker or after the valid to date? Does this mean your visa is not active? Can you start work? What steps you can take to ensure you are working in the UK legally? Read more
Driving in the UK on an overseas licence Last updated 15/06/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around If you are in the UK on an overseas driving licence and want to know how long you can continue driving here and when and how you exchange your licence for a British one, then read on. Read more
I have my UK visa, what now? Last updated 06/06/2023 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go Now that you have successfully applied for your visa you might be wondering what you need to do next? Read on to find out what you need to hit the ground running when you arrive. Read more
How to choose the right live-in pub job Last updated 10/11/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If the idea of a live-in pub job, that can be arranged before you arrive in the UK appeals to you, then you are not alone. One of the most popular and manageable ways to move to the UK, especially if you're on a budget. But don't jump into this without reading this article first! Read more
UK Visa: Replacing Your Visa Entry Vignette (Transfer of Conditions) Last updated 05/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you can no longer arrive within the 30 or 90-day arrival window then this guide will tell you everything you need to know about expired entry vignettes, including postponing your arrival date, errors and applying for a replacement (transfer of conditions). Read more
Tier 5 Visa Application: Top 10 mistakes to avoid when applying Last updated 08/02/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas BritBound has helped thousands of people move to the UK, which means we've assisted with lots of second-time around visa applications! Here's some of the most common mistakes we see regarding the Tier 5 Visa Youth Mobility Visa Read more
Leaving the UK? Returning Home Checklist Last updated 01/10/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go If you're heading home after living and working in the UK then this article should prove very useful in providing you with a checklist of all the things you need to tie up before you leave. Read more
20 Reasons Why You Should Move to the UK Last updated 21/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time! If you want to live and work overseas then you could not choose a better destination than the UK. Here are 20 reasons why we think the UK is the perfect base for a career move, working holiday or BIG OE. Read more
Moving to the UK: Top 10 Tips on How to Find a Job Quickly Last updated 19/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Employment If you are moving to London or elsewhere in the UK and want to start work fast, then this article will be a great place to start. Finding a job in the UK can take time, so here are our top 10 tips to help you fast-track your job hunt. Read more
What is a recruitment agency and should I use one? Last updated 24/02/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are looking for a job in the UK then you might be surprised to learn that most of the job roles here in the UK are filled by recruitment agencies. If you've never used one or want to know more about using one, then this article is for you... Read more
Everything you need to know about the Biometrics Residence Permit (BRP) Last updated 27/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Want to know more about the UK Biometrics Residence Permit, or BRP as we commonly refer to it as? We've put together an entire article dedicated to this topic! Might not be the most exciting read but it should prove informative! Read more
Moving to London? 10 Top Tips for Finding Accommodation Last updated 17/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Looking for a place to live in London could be one of the most challenging tasks you'll face. We've put together some fantastic tips to help guide you and hopefully save you from being a victim of an all too common accommodation scam. Read more
Moving Your Money Overseas Last updated 24/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go Have you thought about how you are going to move your money from your current bank account to your UK one? Whilst cash passports are great for storing travel funds, they are not competitive when it comes to transferring larger sums of money. Similarly, banks will usually charge handling fees and their exchange rate is never as favourable as the specialist money transfer companies. Read more
Moving to the UK and working as a Nanny Last updated 03/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment Working as a live-in nanny can be a great introduction to the UK. Asides from being a hugely rewarding role, you will have accommodation and employment lined up before your feet even touch British soil. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About BritBound's 'The Live-In Pub Job One' Package Last updated 02/02/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment Aside from being perhaps the most British job you could do, it is also a fantastic way to have a pre-arranged job and accommodation! So get a head start with the job hunt and get it all sorted before you even leave home! Read more
How to Open a UK Bank Account: Everything You Need to Know! Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Employment It’s never been easy to open up a UK bank account but why is it so hard? Find out more about your different options for opening an account and get answers to all your FAQ's. Read more
7 Emotional challenges you are likely to face – and how to handle them! Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go It's always encouraging to hear how moving to live and work in the UK can change you for the better, but this usually means dealing with some intense personal challenges too. Here we discuss what these could be and how to deal with them if they arise. Read more
Travel Insurance - World Nomads Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go BritBound has partnered with World Nomads to help bring you simple and flexible comprehensive travel insurance from your flight here to your flight home and everything in between! Read more
Which UK Visa Do I need to Apply for? Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Unfortunately, you cannot just turn up and work in the UK. But there are a number of ways to be granted the right to live and work here. At BritBound the three most popular ways to enter the UK are as follows: Read more
Travel Insurance Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go When preparing for your big move overseas the to-do list can often be miles long and travel insurance is often the last thing you get around to! But it's definitely something you should invest some time in so you get a policy that suits your needs. Read more
London Accommodation - Arrive Homes Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Arrive Homes is a property lettings company that was started by a couple of teachers who are very familiar with how difficult organising a room in London can be. Particularly if you're relocating from overseas! Read more
Employment Assistance for Career Professionals Last updated 14/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are an experienced career professional looking for assistance in an industry not covered by our Job Starter packages, then worry not! BritBound can still assist you and help you find the right job role for your skill set. Read more
London Accommodation - Crenns Properties Last updated 10/08/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Crenns Properties is our longest standing accommodation partner. They’re a family owned business with properties in great locations all over West London! They specialise in short term accommodation meaning that you can opt for a 1, 2 or 3 month lease. Read more
Where to Stay When you First Arrive in London Last updated 06/06/2023 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London is not easy! We recommend considering short-term accommodation, as this way you can avoid committing to a year in a room only to find out that your commute is 2 hours long or the rent is more than you can afford! Read more
Moving to the UK and Working as a Teaching Assistant Last updated 25/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are interested in working in a school, either primary or secondary but don’t have the qualifications or experience to be a teacher then being a teaching assistant could be a great option for you. This article has been written by Mrs M Milne (Retired Teacher - Deputy Head) Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to London and the UK Last updated 06/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go If you are thinking about moving to London or elsewhere in the UK to live and work but are unsure where to start, then this guide should be just what you need get the ball rolling. Similarly, if you’ve already made the decision and are looking to ensure you’ve checked off all the steps in preparation for your move, this guide should prove very helpful. Read more
Electronic App-Based Banking - Everything You Need to Know Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Employment Monzo, Monese, Revolut, who and what are these new alternatives to traditional banks? And more importantly can you trust them with your money? Read more
Reasons why you should do a UK working holiday – soon! Last updated 06/07/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time! If you are thinking about moving to the UK but still undecided then read on! There is no better time than now to make the move, all you have to do is say YES! Read more
Moving to the UK and becoming a teacher Last updated 19/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment Moving to the UK and interested in becoming a teacher? Learn about the different types of schools, the National Curriculum and how to apply for QTS, as well as where to look for UK teaching jobs. By Monica Milne Read more
Everything you need to know about your UK Visa Biometrics Appointment Last updated 06/01/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Advice and guidance about your UK Biometrics appointment, including how to book one and what to do if you miss your appointment or forget to upload your supporting documents. Read more
Why ‘work and travel’ when I could just travel? Last updated 15/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time! Is it better just to save up and then have a blow out couple of months travelling? Or should you dig deep and brave a move overseas? Read more
Worried about moving to the UK? So you should be! Last updated 06/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time!, Know Before You Go Moving to the UK for the first time? Worried about what lies ahead? Are you beginning to doubt your decision? Whether you're heading here solo or with friends, it's understandable that you're going to feel anxious.... Read more
Everything You Need To Know About The National Health Service (NHS) Last updated 16/11/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities Most people don't think about their health... until something goes wrong! We share all you need to know about the UK's National Health Service including how to register with a GP. Read more
London - The First Weeks Last updated 28/11/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel How often do expectations and reality perfectly line up with each other? Read more
London - Making the Choice Last updated 28/11/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel From someone who has recently experienced what you may consider embarking on, grab some tea (or a beverage of your choice) and join me while I share my story – and maybe some useful tips. Read more
Homesickness - A Cure Last updated 20/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel There are times where you may miss home, how do we overcome it? Read more
Top 10 Music Festivals Last updated 03/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Entertainment, Be Inspired!, Music and Festivals, Travel Want to see some of the worlds biggest acts all at the one place? Feel like joining thousands at one of the biggest festivals in the world? Here's the top 10 that you must see before you go! Read more
Excess Baggage Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Category: Resources Too many trips to Primark and thinking how will I get things home? Read more
Finding Accommodation Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation So many people want to live here and, as a result, finding a place to call home can be a bit of a challenge. But don’t panic, that’s why we’re here. Read more
Tax Refunds in the UK Last updated 02/09/2019 by Sarah Category: Resources Don't be one of the thousands who have no idea they are owed money by the HMRC! Find out now if you're due a tax refund... Read more
Accommodation in London: East London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: North London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: West London Last updated 26/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: South London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Brexit and Employment in the UK Last updated 15/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment After the result of the Brexit referendum was announced, BritBound has been receiving a lot of questions about employment in the UK and if jobs are readily available. Read more
How to use the London Underground Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Finding your way around Read more
Follow Us Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Category: Resources Keep up to date on all the BritBound shenanigans by following us on Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, and joining our private BritBounders Only Facebook Group! Read more
