ladyliberty
American expat in England
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American
Speaks English
Registration: 25 August 2010
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New And Seeking Advice :) by TheOmega
Hello! I'm new to this site and these forums and though I'd introduce myself and share, hopefully some folks have advice... I'm a 31 year-old woman living in the US and looking to immigrate to the Brighton area sometime in the next two years. My ...
Hello there I dont know a lot about marriage visit visas except that you need to provide as much proof as possible that you intend to return to the US following the wedding (ie that you dont plan to settle in the UK immediately). Your job ties to ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in England by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in England? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in England? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
This depends on which country you are coming from. If you are coming from an EU country a qualifying non-EU the information below will apply: Currently, the process is very long (takes approx 8 months) and many people find it difficult. ... Read More
Moving to greater London - Good places to live (West)? by KristofBE
Hello, I will be moving from Belgium to the UK in the upcoming months. I now need to determine exactly where to live. I will be working in the Buckinghamshire area, but am expecting to live in greater London (not the centre) [An advice I ...
Where in Buckinghamshire will you be working? I'm not sure if the advice you recieved about living in West London whilst working in Bucks is really the best unless you're a fan of rather long commutes. Just as an example, it will take you a good ... 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 ...
I use PayPal. It seems so amaturish, but really it's the best thing I have been able to find. I have two Pay Pal accounts (one US and one UK) and transfer a few hundred pounds each month to my US Pay Pal account and am charged only a few dollars ... Read More
Moving to England on EU passport: NHS? by karen in Virginia
Hello: I have been married to a UK citizen for almost 9 years (that's hard to believe:) and we've lived in the US that whole time-- with two trips to London each year so my Londoner hubbie doesn't go too crazy. My general question concerns the ...
Hello Karen Anyone with a visa valid for longer than 6 months or other document (such as an EU passport) proving their right to residency in the UK is eligble for NHS treatment. You simply register with the GP in your catchment area and then ... Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
Slowtree - this depends entirely on lifestyle. Take a look at this post. It may help: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=21546 Read More
Not having much luck here.... by Sonia87
Hi all, I would love to get to know people, I am a very sociable and fun, young girl! I moved to London from Yorkshire several months ago and am wanting to make friends in London. I was recommended this website from a friend of mine who used it ...
Hi Sonia - why don't you try some of the local meet up groups? meetup.com Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
When I came back to UK in 2007 I bought a friend a drink. The man behind the bar said 8 pounds! I said TWO pints. He said EIGHT pounds yes for TWO beers.Hmm.. this doesnt seem too terrible to me, maybe for 2007, but £8 for two pints is certainly not ... Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
Hello Dani I think a lot of this boils down to personal taste, and since you dont mention WHY you want to move to England, I dont know what your taste is and what you are looking for, but if you have only ever been to London, I would really ... Read More
London ... where should we live ? by sergiogove
Hi Guys and Gals I'm moving to London next week with a friend of mine. We will be looking for a 2-bed flat to move in to. Anyways, We are looking on the rightmove and gumtree websites and would like some ideas about which areas would be best to ...
This site can be incredibly helpful to determine average housing price, crime rates and communte time: http://commutefrom.com/ Good luck Blog:www.beyondthequeen.blogspot.com Read More
£70K pa salary? by movingtoUK
I got a job offer in London for £70kpa - is this a decent salary? From the research I have done, it seems like it's on the high side. However, I currently make $120K pa in NY. So is it worth the move?
Gosh....You guys in U.S it's always about money ! 70K's it's pretty good you are probably in a top 0.5 % of the population who earn that much.Oh please! 70K, while allowing someone to live comfortably in most areas of London, would not put someone ... Read More
Young bloke moving to London by SoulClap
Hi, I'm planning on coming over in the next 6 months with two mates to do a two year working visa. I'm 22, and want to work (but not full time) and be able to travel to Paris, Amsterdam and the festivals every month or two for a week or so. Plan ...
It may help to ask specific questions so people can try to help you... Also, you need to define what is "expensive" to you if you are asking for help to identify an affordable neighbourhood. Read More
Working @ Canary Wharf by TCL
Hi everyone, My company in Belgium closed our department and offered me the same job in London to start there from July/September on. Still considering if I will do it, the company is situated at Canary Wharf (East London). Renting a flat there ...
Canary Wharf is in the borough of Tower Hamlets, which is difficult to discuss unless you know exactly where you will be living. Some of the most desirable and expensive real estate in the country is in Canary Wharf and the Docklands area, but ... Read More
Visa, Marriage and Passport by inneedofadvice
I am a UK citizen and have a Thai girlfriend in Korat. She wants to come to England when it can be arranged and we will get married. I want advice on how to go about this at the present time, May 2010. First, can she come to England on a tourist ...
I realize this post is quite old, but since its been rehashed, here's the info for anyone else who may have the same questions: In order to obtain a tourist visa, she must prove that she has ties to Thailand and plans to go back to Thailand. You ... Read More
Thinking of relocating by ToniR
My family and I are thinking of relocating to the UK. I have my own small business, but I have not been able to find anything that says an expat can run their own business there without it being a large business with a lot of money to invest. Does ...
Toni I'm afraid you will find this very difficult unless you have another connection to the UK which gives you the right to live and work here. There are no visas available for those wanting to start a small business. There is an entrepreneur ... Read More