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
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
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
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
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
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
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