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UK visas for EU citizens after Brexit: which route fits you
A UK visa for EU citizens is now compulsory to live or work in Britain. Compare work, family and study routes, the ETA for visits and the costs.
6 min readPaperworkSkilled Worker visa UK: sponsorship, timing and what it costs you
Skilled Worker visa UK explained for Europeans: licensed sponsor, certificate of sponsorship, English, 3-week decisions, health surcharge and settling.
7 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in the UK: what banks ask and the basic account
Bank account in the UK for newcomers: documents banks ask for, the 10-day basic account right, FSCS cover of £120,000, euro transfers and fraud refunds.
6 min readPaperworkNational Insurance number: how to apply from inside the UK
National Insurance number for newcomers: apply online once in the UK, prove your identity with a photo, expect about 4 weeks and start work meanwhile.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to the UK from the EU after Brexit: the step-by-step guide
Moving to the UK is no longer free movement for EU citizens. See the visa or status you need, then the order of NI number, GP, bank and tax.
6 min readPaperworkIrish citizens moving to the UK: the Common Travel Area explained
Irish citizens moving to the UK need no visa or permit: how the Common Travel Area covers work, NHS, benefits, renting and voting, and where the gaps are.
6 min readPaperworkEU Settlement Scheme: settled vs pre-settled status and what to do now
The EU Settlement Scheme still matters: how settled and pre-settled status differ, the 5-year extension, late applications and your eVisa share code.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in the UK with an EU licence: exchange, importing a car and MOT
Driving in the UK with an EU licence: how long it stays valid, the £43 exchange, importing a car, MOT, insurance and left-hand driving.
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