Emigrating to Scotland

Last activity 08 January 2018 by Roxanne Williamson

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Roxanne WilliamsonMember08 January 2018 14:04:52

Hi to all. We are looking at emigrating to Scotland how does one go about doing this and getting permission to work in Scotland? My husband, myself and 2 kids are wanting to come over. Any advice? Is work avaliable and is cost of living very high compared to salaries?
Thank you

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert08 January 2018 16:29:05

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

The UK is severely restricting immigration from all countries outside the EU. Unless you have some key skills that will encourage an employer to sponsor you, it will be difficult to emigrate to the UK at the moment.

What key skills do you and your husband have?

Roxanne WilliamsonMember08 January 2018 16:37:02

I am currently doing a course to receive my degree in nutrition and my hubby is doing a course to receive his degree in app development.

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert08 January 2018 16:41:21

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This link will take you to the UK Government website that lists all of the shortage professions that would be a possible route for you; Table 1 and 2 are relevant.

You also asked about costs; the Numbeo website offers information relating to this; this link will take you there.

Roxanne WilliamsonMember08 January 2018 17:07:42

Thank you so much.
I really appreciate your assistance.

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