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
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
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
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
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
