rustygecko
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Taxes - moving in the half of a year by e1lobo
Greetings everyone, I have a question and I hope you can help me. I was working in Germany until end of May 2020. From June 2020 I am working for a new company in UK and I moved there in September 2020. I do not have UK nor EU ...
Your tax domicile’s usually the country your father considered his permanent home when you were born. It can change, but that is the basic rule. Non domiciled tax residents do not pay tax in the UK on foreign earned income as long as that ... Read More
Husband refusel for visitor visa by Debbie forever
Hi there my husband was refused a visitor visa. I want to apply for the spouse visa now what is the English exam like. I need him in England ASAP due to mayor surgery on me. I am a British citizen. He was refused a visa because the government ...
The main problem I think is going to establish the relationship. How long did you live in Morocco? Can you prove cohabitation by joint bills for example? Read More
Do We Qualify For A Family Visa? by bwfc122
Hi there, My girlfriend who is from Brazil will be applying for a visa to come and live with here with me, we are planning to get married here in the UK, Or Brazil if it helps our situation with the visa. Were thinking of applying for the family ...
The advice given above is good. I went through this, and was advised by my lawyer not to get married in my wife's country, but to get married in a civil ceremony or church here in the UK as it makes it almost automatic that you'll get the ... Read More
Moving to London with 14yr old daughter & 12yr old son - please guide by Mithu.valika
Heya All, We lived in London from 2010-2015 previously. I work in Risk Management & Compliance, my wife in Learning & Development and both of us are hoping to be working. We really enjoy the South West London area and will hopefully be ...
Except in Northern Ireland, there is zero provision in the state school system for the intellectually gifted. Read More
Want to move to the UK soon! by stevebird
Hi all, Brand new to this forum - I hope this is the right place! If not please let me know and I will move this post to another forum :) My question is: I'm living in Spain at the moment, and I want to move to the UK (England specifically). ...
What attracts people to the UK from Spain for example is a) jobs b) salaries several times higher. Read More
Want to move to the UK soon! by stevebird
Hi all, Brand new to this forum - I hope this is the right place! If not please let me know and I will move this post to another forum :) My question is: I'm living in Spain at the moment, and I want to move to the UK (England specifically). ...
The UK has already left the EU, but regardless of negociations, the transition period won't finish before 31 December to give both business and the civil service time to put plans in place. Read More
Homeschooling in England by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Homeschooling your children as an expat in England will definitely come with its load of challenges. Here is a special call to parents who are already homeschooling their children or who plan on doing so to share any information ...
In reality there's little to be taken into account. Just take the child out of school and sign the form. The local council will almost certainly never inspect. There are now 10s of thousands of kids being home schooled and generally they are two ... Read More
Can You Apply For Family of Settled Person Visa Before The Wedding?
https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse I think that's the right link Read More
Am I being scammed by Moroccan man by GuestPoster0909
Hi everyone I'm english woman who fell in love with a morrocan man, I went on holiday to turkey and he was animation team, so from the holiday everyday for 4 month we have spoke all day everyday, we video call every night, about 100 times a day ...
Heard this story many times. It's a scam. £800 is 6 month's salary in Morocco. He does this as a living - you won't be the only one he has on the go. Heart breaking, but learn the lesson. Read More
Canadian looking to work in the UK Oil and Gas Industry. by Bmorgan1
I am 40 years old and have +20 years experience working in the Oil and Gas industry in Canada from low level labor to gas plant operating. The last 12 years I held a Field Operator position but unfortunately I have no education at the college or ...
Simple answer: ABERDEEN. 99% of UK oil industry Read More
UK spouse visa confusion by Rubaarya
Hi All I’m new here and need your adivce. I'm currently applying for a UK Spouse Visa, I got married in Apr 2019(Apr end). I applied for a UK visit visa before I got married on 16 Apr 2019. Since ours was an arranged marriage I was unsure ...
I think it obvious that we are discussing here a non EU citizen who is a non resident. What we have in this case is one of two things: either a husband who is totally ignorant of the rules and laws in the UK - and not only that, everyone around him ... Read More
UK spouse visa confusion by Rubaarya
Hi All I’m new here and need your adivce. I'm currently applying for a UK Spouse Visa, I got married in Apr 2019(Apr end). I applied for a UK visit visa before I got married on 16 Apr 2019. Since ours was an arranged marriage I was unsure ...
No, it doesn't help. I assume you cut and pasted, or this was answered by a bot. As I understand the law, and as it was when I married a non EU citizen - you cannot marry until you have a marriage visa. IF that is correct then this lady could ... Read More
UK spouse visa confusion by Rubaarya
Hi All I’m new here and need your adivce. I'm currently applying for a UK Spouse Visa, I got married in Apr 2019(Apr end). I applied for a UK visit visa before I got married on 16 Apr 2019. Since ours was an arranged marriage I was unsure ...
Can you clarify - WHERE exactly were you married? I mean we're you married in a church, another religious place or at a government registry office? Read More
UK spouse visa confusion by Rubaarya
Hi All I’m new here and need your adivce. I'm currently applying for a UK Spouse Visa, I got married in Apr 2019(Apr end). I applied for a UK visit visa before I got married on 16 Apr 2019. Since ours was an arranged marriage I was unsure ...
I think the information you have given here is incorrect. It is not possible to marry in the UK on a visitor's visa from outside the EU. Please correct me if that is incorrect. This being the case, this young lady is not married, and has been ... Read More
Desire to Move to Europe
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/information-overseas-nurses Read More
a Muslim Indonesian woman looking for a job in London by miawmeaw
Hi, I'm Sarah Rahman. I'm an Indonesian and considering to find a job in London so I can move there with my fiance. now I live in Jakarta and I'm a university teacher at a private university here. I'm looking for a suitable job for a ...
Write to the Royal College of dentists - https://www.fgdp.org.uk/ Read More
a Muslim Indonesian woman looking for a job in London by miawmeaw
Hi, I'm Sarah Rahman. I'm an Indonesian and considering to find a job in London so I can move there with my fiance. now I live in Jakarta and I'm a university teacher at a private university here. I'm looking for a suitable job for a ...
Very very stupid and bad advice. Not only is that advocating illegality, but for a woman, she has as much chance of being sold as a sex slave into the middle East brothels as she had of getting to Europe. Read More
a Muslim Indonesian woman looking for a job in London by miawmeaw
Hi, I'm Sarah Rahman. I'm an Indonesian and considering to find a job in London so I can move there with my fiance. now I live in Jakarta and I'm a university teacher at a private university here. I'm looking for a suitable job for a ...
Indonesians for the most part have no right to live or work in the UK, unless they have serious amounts of money, have a profession in huge demand eg doctor, or are married or whatever to a local. Read More
How can I get my Egyptian husband to England ☹️ by Zoeke
I was just wondering what are the requirements and what visas should I apply for? We are not yet married but will soon be married in Egypt. My partner is a fully qualified vet. Don’t know if him being a “professional” helps at ...
A foreign vet has to take this exam, but taking it does t mean he can get a work permit. https://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/applications-veterinary-surgeons/statutory-membership-exam/registration-and-working-in-the-uk/ You can apply for him to ... Read More
UK female - help and what to do to bring Egyptian partner to UK by samsims
Hello I am hoping someone maybe able to help or point me in the right direction please I am a UK Citizen, born here, and want my Egyptian partner to come and live with me in the UK I have looked on the GOV website but it has totally confused me ...
How long is your relationship, and did you meet in the UK abroad or on the Internet? What are both your religions? Do you have a job that could be easily useful in Egypt, or does he have the same to come to the UK? Read More
helping my sons pregnant thai girlfriend into UK by Shana23autumn
We have a dilemma! My sons thai girlfriend is expecting and we would like her to possibly move to the UK and that the baby would be born here, but everything I read seems so negative. She is from a poor family who would not be in a position to ...
She may not actually be pregnant. I personally know several examples of this, solved by insisting on a pregnancy test done in from of your son. Read More
helping my sons pregnant thai girlfriend into UK by Shana23autumn
We have a dilemma! My sons thai girlfriend is expecting and we would like her to possibly move to the UK and that the baby would be born here, but everything I read seems so negative. She is from a poor family who would not be in a position to ...
Education - depending on where the mother lives, there are perfectly good schools in Thailand which aren't necessarily expensive. What is more difficult though if living in Thailand is the "Thai way", which is deadening to intellectual ... Read More
Mixed UK/Moroccan marriage - recognised in the UK? by effie123
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone can help me? Im an english lady and I married the love of my life, a moroccan man in Morocco a few ago. We have been living in morocco and would like to try and apply for the UK spouse visa, we are aware on the ...
If the marriage was conducted under Moroccan civil law, and you went through the not insubstantial hoops to get a proper civil marriage then the UK will recognise the marriage. If you just got married with an imam then the uk will not accept the ... Read More
EU citizen with settled status and non-EU spouse on EEA Family Permit by Epsilonn
Hello, my name is Nick, Romanian citizen living and working in The UK for 5 years and 1 month. My wife just got here 2 weeks ago, she is Syrian and she came here on a EEA Family Permit (she spent almost 1 year in Romania where she came on a visit ...
If it says 5 years of bank statements they mean 5 years of bank statements. These are not rules between mates down the pub - they are laws. Therefore very often, if it says 5 years, it means 5 years, not 4 years 11 months and 29 days. You must ... Read More
Living outside Italy by MATTIE 233
Hello, I’d like to know how long one can stay outside Italy with a carta di soggiorno, especially in England. Thank you
<< Although the carta di soggiorno "confers permanent residence to its holders," a permanent resident who is absent from Italy for 12 months or more will lose his or her permanent resident status, "regardless of the validity ... Read More
Where to go this winter break? by nuenisAli
Hi, I'm a Malaysian student who's currently living in UK. Winter break is coming and I still can't decide where to go for a holiday. I've been thinking of going to Spain or Germany. But I still need opinions and more suggestions; ...
Bulgaria, very cheap and safe, but they have a real winter. South of Spain is warm, but if you want warm for sure, and safe, try the Canary Islands, the southern most part of any European country. In most of Europe you will be ok as a single ... Read More
How to manage mental health while living abroad?
If a person has mental health issues then they should certainly not move abroad. Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in England by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in England? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave different ...
Is it? That is not possible for companies to identify. Even if you do that you will notice that some ethnic minorities are very highly educated, others do awfully at education. Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in England by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in England? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave different ...
There are not any legal ways to discriminate against foreign workers. It is illegal and the worker can sue the company for almost unlimited amounts. As for the government wanting to have an audit - this is just the government trying to be ... Read More
UK Tourist Visa - Lack of ties/finances by Joshyuah
Hi I'm Josh, I was born and live in England. Can anyone offer some advice on whether it will be possible to get a tourist visa for someone with no financial documents? I have been in a long distance relationship with a Vietnamese national who ...
A good number of visas, the conditions of which she has respected is good. Also if she has evidence which proves that she is going to the USA and has family and good reason to go there and not stay in the UK is also good. Remember that you are ... Read More
Overseas Passport (English father, baby in Nepal). by Neilw
Dealing with UK passport office in Liverpool. I am father (White, English married to a Nepali lady). Passport is for our daughter, born in Nepal. (because they delayed my wifes visa)...Nightmare, 16 weeks into this now, 16 phone calls to them, ...
See your MP. Contact the local newspaper about them investigating the baby's criminal record. Is there any reason that you need the baby's passport urgently? Read More
Marrying a foreigner by Ojwangmobiles
I am aKenyan man leaving in Mombasa with my three children.I separated in 2011 though never legalized our marriage and did not remarry I am now dating a lady who's aPolish but working in the UnitedKingdom.She is yet to legalize her citizenship ...
If you are married or planning to get married, in my experience you will be unlikely to be given a tourist visa - as that is not the primary reason to visit the UK. I found the only visa available was a fiancee visa. You will have to convince them ... Read More
Marrying a foreigner by Ojwangmobiles
I am aKenyan man leaving in Mombasa with my three children.I separated in 2011 though never legalized our marriage and did not remarry I am now dating a lady who's aPolish but working in the UnitedKingdom.She is yet to legalize her citizenship ...
She should also be aware that by leaving the UK if she has leave to remain, that right is lost if you leave for more than 2 years, and also if you show that you have left for a life abroad eg to marry and set up home in Kenya. When they say more ... Read More
Marrying a foreigner by Ojwangmobiles
I am aKenyan man leaving in Mombasa with my three children.I separated in 2011 though never legalized our marriage and did not remarry I am now dating a lady who's aPolish but working in the UnitedKingdom.She is yet to legalize her citizenship ...
In that case marry in your home country. Much cheaper. No paperwork problems. Read More
Marrying a foreigner by Ojwangmobiles
I am aKenyan man leaving in Mombasa with my three children.I separated in 2011 though never legalized our marriage and did not remarry I am now dating a lady who's aPolish but working in the UnitedKingdom.She is yet to legalize her citizenship ...
Be aware, that even once married you have no automatic right to live in the UK. Read More
what documents are needed if two foreigners want to get married in UK by sophie921
Hi, i am a Chinese and my boyfriend is a Hungarian, we want to get married in UK and stay there. Because he has a stable job in UK and also we think it is easier to get married in UK than Hungary. My boyfriend will apply for British citizenship next ...
No2 is not correct. If you cannot support yourself you need a letter from someone who is financially credible that they will support you. Read More
what documents are needed if two foreigners want to get married in UK by sophie921
Hi, i am a Chinese and my boyfriend is a Hungarian, we want to get married in UK and stay there. Because he has a stable job in UK and also we think it is easier to get married in UK than Hungary. My boyfriend will apply for British citizenship next ...
I wasn't suggesting that you live or work in China. I was suggesting you MARRY in China. Once you are married it is relatively easy for an EU citizen to bring a wife to the UK Read More
what documents are needed if two foreigners want to get married in UK by sophie921
Hi, i am a Chinese and my boyfriend is a Hungarian, we want to get married in UK and stay there. Because he has a stable job in UK and also we think it is easier to get married in UK than Hungary. My boyfriend will apply for British citizenship next ...
You need a fiancée visa. You must go personally to a consulate or the embassy to get that - there are only about 4 in all of China. They will telephone you before hand. You need to be able to prove that you have a real enduring physical ... Read More
TOURIST VISA APPLICATION FOR FILIPINO COMING TO UK by StephenCebu
Hello, I am Steve from the UK and I am looking to bring a friend of mine over from Phils to here, using a tourist visa. I have been up and down the internet trying to figure out how to go about it, who to contact (here in the UK or Phils), and what ...
What is the purpose of her visit? For what duration? Read More
TOURIST VISA APPLICATION FOR FILIPINO COMING TO UK by StephenCebu
Hello, I am Steve from the UK and I am looking to bring a friend of mine over from Phils to here, using a tourist visa. I have been up and down the internet trying to figure out how to go about it, who to contact (here in the UK or Phils), and what ...
You have to convince, no, SHE has to convince the authorities that she has such strong financial links to the Ppns that she will definitely return. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but it’s hard. How many times have you met? Read More
Morocco to UK Visa Process
Not easily. You have probably never lived together. If he’s a surgeon or you are earning more than £19,000 it might be possible. My advice would be live in Morocco for a year first. Read More
what documents are needed if two foreigners want to get married in UK by sophie921
Hi, i am a Chinese and my boyfriend is a Hungarian, we want to get married in UK and stay there. Because he has a stable job in UK and also we think it is easier to get married in UK than Hungary. My boyfriend will apply for British citizenship next ...
Walk in to your local registry office and they will go through it. Read More
Fiancee visa in The UK between Non-UE and UE citizen by Epsilonn
Hi, my name is Nicu and I am a Romanian living and working in The UK for the past 4 years. My girlfriend is from Syria and I met her online 2 years ago and We have seen each other twice in Beirut, Lebanon. We applied for a fiancee visa before we ...
The visa application was rejected because they didn’t have a real relationship at that time. Online isn’t real life. Read More
UK Tourist Visa for Zimbabwean in SA by allisonok
Hi, I am currently living in Cape Town, but have long overstayed my visa here in SA. I would like to visit a friend who is soon moving to London. I'd like to take a nice long (2-3 months) visit. I will stay with her in London and she will help ...
So now the friend who you will be staying with is prepared to illegally employ you? On a scale of 0-10, where 10 is a dead very you’ll get a visa, you are a 1 at best. Read More
UK Tourist Visa for Zimbabwean in SA by allisonok
Hi, I am currently living in Cape Town, but have long overstayed my visa here in SA. I would like to visit a friend who is soon moving to London. I'd like to take a nice long (2-3 months) visit. I will stay with her in London and she will help ...
You have a snowball’s chance in hell of being given a visa, not least of which because you have overstayed your visa in another country. If you’ll do it on SA, you have no respect for immigration laws, and will do it in the UK. Read More
UK spouse visa necessary documents by Aminenafis
Hi Can anyone tell me the necessary documents and details to send the application for the UK spouse visa. I saw so many videos in YouTube, they are the same in some stuff but I still don't know the reall ones, because there's no website to ...
Go to the government website https://www.gov.uk/marriage-visa/documents-you-must-provide Read More
How to shift or change my tier 2 ict to general by stalucia01
Hi, I came here in London last year November under company sponsored visa tier 2 ict. However, it says that that after 5 years I have no right to file for indefinite leave to remain and that I have to go back my country and can apply again after the ...
You can stay for 9 years by being paid upwards of £120,000 else this visa cannot be changed. Having said that there will be agents around who have connections and for a fee anything can happen. Read More
Moving in few weeks - general questions by Dalia Ahmed
Hello All, I am an Egyptian girl, I work in the healthcare research industry. I will be moving to London within few weeks for work. I already visited London before and am quite familiar with it, but tbh I am becoming to feel a bit unsafe because of ...
Correct, but she didnt say that she had a visa. There are many on this site who are unaware they need visas. Read More
Moving in few weeks - general questions by Dalia Ahmed
Hello All, I am an Egyptian girl, I work in the healthcare research industry. I will be moving to London within few weeks for work. I already visited London before and am quite familiar with it, but tbh I am becoming to feel a bit unsafe because of ...
I think integration is fairly obvious. For example when I lived in Muslim countries I did not drink alcohol, I behaved in a way which was acceptable to the locals, and ultimately when I realized that my values conflicted with those of the host ... Read More
Moving in few weeks - general questions by Dalia Ahmed
Hello All, I am an Egyptian girl, I work in the healthcare research industry. I will be moving to London within few weeks for work. I already visited London before and am quite familiar with it, but tbh I am becoming to feel a bit unsafe because of ...
I don't understand why you'd feel unsafe. If you suspect that wearing a head covering could put you in danger - why not just integrate into the society into which you are going to live? Read More
Moving to Sheffield - paying deposit from abroad? by aichamarouane
Hello! I am French and I decided to relocate to Sheffield as I was offered a job there. Moving in a week, I am currently looking for a room and I have found some nice offers, since I am lucky enough to arrive when students seem to leave and there ...
Go to one of the Rooms direct sights and rent direct from the landlord and cutout all the bs from the agents. Read More
Moving in few weeks - general questions by Dalia Ahmed
Hello All, I am an Egyptian girl, I work in the healthcare research industry. I will be moving to London within few weeks for work. I already visited London before and am quite familiar with it, but tbh I am becoming to feel a bit unsafe because of ...
How is your comment in any way related to the subject? Read More
Could any Sri Lankans who moved to the UK recently contact me, please? by GuestPoster451
Hello, I'm a Brit living in France, I have a Sri Lankan friend presently working in South Korea who wants to move to the UK. If anyone can offer advice, etc, for him on what he needs to do re getting a visa, please could you contact me, and ...
The £18,600 is for a spouse who wishes to bring in a non EU partner. The tier 2 visa requires an income of over £30,000. Read More
Experience of Sri Lankans living in the UK by GuestPoster451
Hello, I have a Sri Lankan friend considering moving to work in the UK, I'd like to hear from other Sri Lankans about their experiences of living and working in the UK, particularly those based in England. I am Scottish living in France, I'm ...
At no point do you state the object is to understand the visa system for Sri Lankans. As I understand it a sri lankan must have a job offer before they can live in the UK. They are not allowed to visit the UK with the object of finding ... Read More
Could any Sri Lankans who moved to the UK recently contact me, please? by GuestPoster451
Hello, I'm a Brit living in France, I have a Sri Lankan friend presently working in South Korea who wants to move to the UK. If anyone can offer advice, etc, for him on what he needs to do re getting a visa, please could you contact me, and ...
If single the £18,600 is irrelevant Read More
Moving in few weeks - general questions by Dalia Ahmed
Hello All, I am an Egyptian girl, I work in the healthcare research industry. I will be moving to London within few weeks for work. I already visited London before and am quite familiar with it, but tbh I am becoming to feel a bit unsafe because of ...
You cannot just bowl up at immigration in the UK and say you are looking for work. You need a visa. Read More
Could any Sri Lankans who moved to the UK recently contact me, please? by GuestPoster451
Hello, I'm a Brit living in France, I have a Sri Lankan friend presently working in South Korea who wants to move to the UK. If anyone can offer advice, etc, for him on what he needs to do re getting a visa, please could you contact me, and ...
I think the £18,600 is for a spouse who intends to import a non-Eu spuse. Its the UK spouse that has to earn £18,600. Read More
Experience of Sri Lankans living in the UK by GuestPoster451
Hello, I have a Sri Lankan friend considering moving to work in the UK, I'd like to hear from other Sri Lankans about their experiences of living and working in the UK, particularly those based in England. I am Scottish living in France, I'm ...
You are putting the cart before the horses. You should be asking if he is eligible for a visa. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in England by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in England? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
How would you lose access to the EU?! As for the death knoll - we were told this would happen already. It is possible to argue the death knoll of the EU is closer than the death knoll of the U.K. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in England by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in England? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
I would tend to agree with you, but its not impossible. While those countries you said need the UK - there are another 20+ who don't. Additionally Spain has been handed an additional veto on any agreement to make sure that Spain gets what it ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in England by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in England? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
There is a benefit to becoming a citizen now. If the EU decide to throw out UK citizens from the EU you will be thrown out from the UK. Tit for tat. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in England by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in England? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
There is another big benefit - you can never lose citizenship whereas right to remain can be lost by simply leaving the country for more than 24 months Read More
Were moving to London....Do we have it lined up right? Please Help.... by LondonBound
Hello, I'll be leaving for london with my best friend and neighbor in about 1 year and 2 months..... we are both from branson, missouri; a tourist town in the USA of around 6,052 population total.....I live on the Arkansas/Missouri border in a ...
It was presented to me by your system. Read More
Were moving to London....Do we have it lined up right? Please Help.... by LondonBound
Hello, I'll be leaving for london with my best friend and neighbor in about 1 year and 2 months..... we are both from branson, missouri; a tourist town in the USA of around 6,052 population total.....I live on the Arkansas/Missouri border in a ...
At last somebody talking some sense. Read More
Were moving to London....Do we have it lined up right? Please Help.... by LondonBound
Hello, I'll be leaving for london with my best friend and neighbor in about 1 year and 2 months..... we are both from branson, missouri; a tourist town in the USA of around 6,052 population total.....I live on the Arkansas/Missouri border in a ...
This is all putting that cart before the horses. This guy won't get a work permit. He probably won't get a visa to enter the country. Read More
did i can move with my british child to uk ?
The child can live in the UK. The mother cannot, unless she has residency or a visa. Read More
Should I leave USA on my US passport or can I use my UK passport. by GuestPoster170
I am going to UK for my cousins wedding in July and was wondering if I can leave the Usa on my UK passport.. I been reading conflicting reports not sure if its allowed.. Can I use my UK passport for booking my flight (British Airways ) Or ...
The only issue is that if you enter the US on your uk passport you will need the online visa waiver thing which costs about $20. Read More
From Colombia to UK
"Sobre los gustos no hay nada escrito." Spanish proverb. Read More
Buying house in UK by Ukbarb
I'd welcome any advice about buying a house in the U.K. My husband has a permanent job with Durham University and we'll be moving in Dec. But we have been told that there is a long waiting period (anywhere between 3 months and 2years!!) ...
My experience was based on walking into my bank a few months after being absent from the uk for several years. If your bank won't lend, then mortgage agents will usually be able to find a lender, although the interest rate will be higher in the ... Read More
Buying house in UK by Ukbarb
I'd welcome any advice about buying a house in the U.K. My husband has a permanent job with Durham University and we'll be moving in Dec. But we have been told that there is a long waiting period (anywhere between 3 months and 2years!!) ...
Total rubbish. Mortgage takes about 30 mins to arrange. Read More
How comfortable will I be living with this salary in Surrey? by bladiv
Hi all, I'm Lez and I'm from PH. A newbie on the site :) I'll be moving to Surrey early next year. I'm a nurse here and will be working as one when I get there. Before I dive right in, I would like to prepare myself mentally of ...
In some areas you could live well on that.... but not within 100 miles of London. Read More
From Colombia to UK
It's easy if you are legally married and no children involved and you errant enough. If any of the above are not correct then you need an immigration lawyer with "close contacts" with an immigration officer. PS Cali is much nicer ... Read More
How to get a job in london ? by Charlie Vincent
Hi guys, I'm new here. I'm Indonesian, lives in indonesia. I'm looking for the opportunities on working overseas. My location of desire is London, England. I'm hoping i could get some pointers here on how to get a job in ...
Frankly, there's no way you'll get a job legally in the UK. You'd have a greater chance and a higher standard of living in Canada. Read More
Guatemalan-American Citizen Planning To Live in England
The problem is you won't be able to get a work visa. What you can do is study at university - but that costs a minimum of £9,000 per year for the fees alone. Read More
Any suggestions for American teachers who want to teach in England?
The problem is not finding a job - there is a shortage. The problem will be getting a work visa. As a US citizen that is hard / impossible. Read More
Umbrella Company vs Limited Company
Set up Cononline takes 5 mins and £15. Read More
I was rejected for Uk PASSPORT by lanipoet
I was rejected for Uk Passport becasue i was born outside of the uk ,Mother did not register me at the time of my birth , even though my grandparents 4 grandparents both sides born inthe united Kingdom,all my great and great great and so forth were ...
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Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
"It can't be true". Why not? Read More
Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
I know what I'm saying is true because I know someone who works for one of these lawyers. But there have been prosecutions and you may find this if ... Read More
Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
Most of the Indians get in using agents that bribe the Borders Agency. Most of the Borders Agency people are immigrants. The price for this service I'm told is £6-10,000. There is no advantage to a commonwealth citizen. Read More
Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
I just don't understand how a non native speaker hopes to convince immigration that there is nobody in the EU that could do the job. Add to that - a writer can quite easily be employed while still in Russia. I think it's a hard sell, but ... Read More
Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
You feel the same about what? Read More
Find friends Who can help me to visit uk by allali youcef
Hello everyone ;) ;) I am Youssef from Algeria I want to visit uk I respect this country very much Is it possible to find a friend to help me I'll wait for your response With Patience Thank you :heart:
If it's just a visit apply for a tourist visa. Simple. Read More
Must I get a Fiance Visa then Spousal Visa, or can I skip Fiance Visa?
You can get a spousal visa only if you are married. A fiancée visa is to allow you to visit England with the purpose of marriage. Read More
How is the IT Market for foreigners in the UK?
Depends on your skills. If you have something very in demand it may be possible. Look at online Ads. Read More
I want to settle in britain
If you are a qualified nurse or doctor or medical professional, this may be possible. If not I see it as difficult/impossible. Read More
New Member/Moving & working in UK
From Algeria you have no chance of working in the UK unless you do something very special - like a surgeon. What do you do? Read More
sending money from the uk to the usa by UK/US Shannon
Any idea how to make these transfers without incurring incoming transfer fees? As I am an 'advance' customer at HSBC UK, I can avoid the actual transfer fee from HSBC UK but then Chase charges $15 per incoming international transfer. And no one in ...
Western Union is expensive and terrible. Paypal is instant cheap and efficient. Paypal is safer than WU too. Read More
How can I bring my Palestinian girlfriend to the UK? by 420weblazeit
So looking at Wikipedia, UK and France doesn't recognise "Palestine". It's a stupid situation. Her father (who left her) is a Palestinian and mother Lebanese. This means unless there are radical changes in the law, because her ...
A child cannot pass citizenship to a parent. The type of open visa where you come and go exists, if you are a multi millionaire. Read More
relocating to england as a student and a permanent stay
The only option for study I think is electrical engineering. The fees alone will be about 2.3 million Kenyan Shillings. However even if you study in the UK it doesn't give the right to residence. Read More
What Salary is enough to live in London and make good money? by MHafez123
hey Please tell me how much salary is enough to live in London and make good money thanks
What is your job offer for? Read More
Looking for Ulan/Alan Jalalov - missing Kyrgyz guy by BritInKyrgyzstan
Hi I'm cycle touring around Central Asia and I met a guy called Aziz who is looking for his big brother. His brother is Kyrgyz, in his early 30's, hasn't contacted his family for 10 years but the last they heard he was living in London ...
national passes away local authorities always contact the family through diplomatic channels, that's standard operating procedure; so that's not it either. You are very optimistic about how the world works. They may not have any information ... Read More
Looking for Ulan/Alan Jalalov - missing Kyrgyz guy by BritInKyrgyzstan
Hi I'm cycle touring around Central Asia and I met a guy called Aziz who is looking for his big brother. His brother is Kyrgyz, in his early 30's, hasn't contacted his family for 10 years but the last they heard he was living in London ...
Try getting pictures of him from 10 years ago and search on google image. Read More
What Salary is enough to live in London and make good money? by MHafez123
hey Please tell me how much salary is enough to live in London and make good money thanks
London is a wretched place to live unless you are in a very high salary. Even £50,000 will not feel very wealthy there. Any less and you are living like a rat. Read More
Company information inquiry by sairis
Hello everyone I am Sairis from Tanzania a travel agency I received a travel inquiry from CHINA XIAN L-B. TRADING CO., LTD. after long conservation and pricing they agreed with the tour costing and arrangement but the problem came with the ...
A very obvious scam. In fact most of these things out of China / Nigeria and Arab countries are scams. Read More
Moving to London with a Cat by Sehanine
Hello everyone, I'm from Portugal but at the moment living the the Netherlands. My family although lives in London and I wanted to move there within the month of July. But I am a cat and I believe that through Ryanair, according to the ...
None of the low cost airlines are able to fly animals and usually it's major hub to hub. Animals are routinely flown in the hold. The hold is pressurised the same as the cabin. There is one part of the hold that is heated just above zero for the ... Read More
Calling To U.S. From U.K. by Cartoonist
Are there still "call centres" in the U.K. that allow you to call back to the states? And do stores still sell calling cards with minutes on them, so you can call on pay phones? Or are pay phones obsolete there?
Excellent summary. I would add FaceTime as being a great option for people who use iOS. Read More
Calling To U.S. From U.K. by Cartoonist
Are there still "call centres" in the U.K. that allow you to call back to the states? And do stores still sell calling cards with minutes on them, so you can call on pay phones? Or are pay phones obsolete there?
As I said, on my iPhone 6 Skype boots in 3 seconds. Have you the latest version of ios and the Skype mobile software? Read More
Calling To U.S. From U.K. by Cartoonist
Are there still "call centres" in the U.K. that allow you to call back to the states? And do stores still sell calling cards with minutes on them, so you can call on pay phones? Or are pay phones obsolete there?
I too find Skypes loads quickly on my computer, but on my phone (iPhone 6+) it's almost instant (just checked - 3 seconds) Read More