Congratulations on your decision to move to Scotland! We’ve put together this list of practical tasks that you can complete in the lead up to your move, and as soon as you arrive. We think getting these tasks done will make your settling in period much easier.
CONSIDER YOUR MOVE
DECIDE IF YOU’RE MOVING TO LIVE AND STUDY OR TO LIVE AND WORK
RESEARCH COST OF LIVING IN SCOTLAND
RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS FOR VISAS
RESEARCH HOW YOUR FAMILY CAN MOVE WITH YOU
FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU COULD EARN FOR YOUR PROFESSION
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT LIFE IS LIKE IN SCOTLAND
VISA AND IMMIGRATION
APPLY FOR THE VISA
APPLY FOR PARTNER/FAMILY VISAS
FIND OUT ABOUT IMMIGRATION HEALTH SURCHARGE
FINDING WORK
IDENTIFY JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU
CHECK REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR YOUR PROFESSION
SEARCH FOR A JOB
FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
STUDYING
FIND A UNIVERSITY COURSE
APPLY FOR YOUR COURSE
FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIP
FIND A SCHOOL
If you are moving with a young family, choosing your school may impact where you decide to live.
MOVING
BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS
BOOK MOVING COMPANY
RESEARCH TRANSPORT OPTIONS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
YOUR HOME
FIND SOMEWHERE TO STAY WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE
FIND SOMEWHERE TO LIVE LONGER TERM
FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL TRANSPORT OPTIONS
SET UP COUNCIL TAX AND UTILITIES
SET UP A HOME INTERNET SUPPLIER
REGISTER TO PAY TV LICENCE
MONEY AND PRACTICALITIES
GET A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER
OPEN A UK BANK ACCOUNT
GET SET UP WITH A UK SIM CARD FOR YOUR PHONE AND OTHER DEVICES
CHECK THE DRIVING LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
FIND OUT ABOUT PENSION SYSTEM
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
ENROL IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
IDENTIFY WHERE YOU CAN GET TRANSLATION SUPPORT
HEALTH
UNDERSTAND MY HEALTHCARE RIGHTS
REGISTER WITH A GP
REGISTER WITH A DENTIST
SETTLING IN
EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL AREA
EXPLORE OTHER AREAS IN SCOTLAND