A move to England is challenging, but not impossible. To make a smooth transition from living in your country to living in England you need to follow specific steps that include applying for visas and filling out a lot of paperwork. Read on to find out how.
Decide if you want to become an English citizen or if you want to keep your current nationality. This decision is going to influence the type of visas and paperwork you will need to complete before you can move to England.
Apply for a work visa or complete the paper work and other requirements to become an English citizen. You will need to complete these steps before you arrive in England. There are several different visa programs available. You can find details about these programs, about the steps needed to become a citizen and you can find all of the required forms online at the "Immigration and Nationality Directorate" website.
Locate job opportunities before you arrive in England. After your visa has been approved you can start your job search. There are a lot of English online job services that you can use to find a job lead. You can also contact English employment services directly by phone. You will need a CV (British equivalent of a resume) and your visa information.
Make plans to visit England for interviews and to find a place to live. You can use travel websites like "Travelocity" to book your airplane tickets, hotel and rental cars, or you can work with a travel agent.
Work with a British estate agent to help you find a flat or a house.
Set up a British bank account. Do this before you arrive to make your country transfer easier.
Pack for your move. Space is a premium when moving to another country. You will want to pack only the things that you have to have. Ship these via an international courier. Realize that you may have to pay importing charges on your personal items.
Complete required steps after you arrive in England. These steps include registering with the local police, completing paperwork for your flat, completing paperwork for your new job and setting up your new household.
Decide if you want to become an English citizen or if you want to keep your current nationality. This decision is going to influence the type of visas and paperwork you will need to complete before you can move to England.
Apply for a work visa or complete the paper work and other requirements to become an English citizen. You will need to complete these steps before you arrive in England. There are several different visa programs available. You can find details about these programs, about the steps needed to become a citizen and you can find all of the required forms online at the "Immigration and Nationality Directorate" website.
Locate job opportunities before you arrive in England. After your visa has been approved you can start your job search. There are a lot of English online job services that you can use to find a job lead. You can also contact English employment services directly by phone. You will need a CV (British equivalent of a resume) and your visa information.
Make plans to visit England for interviews and to find a place to live. You can use travel websites like "Travelocity" to book your airplane tickets, hotel and rental cars, or you can work with a travel agent.
Work with a British estate agent to help you find a flat or a house.
Set up a British bank account. Do this before you arrive to make your country transfer easier.
Pack for your move. Space is a premium when moving to another country. You will want to pack only the things that you have to have. Ship these via an international courier. Realize that you may have to pay importing charges on your personal items.
Complete required steps after you arrive in England. These steps include registering with the local police, completing paperwork for your flat, completing paperwork for your new job and setting up your new household.