Tips for Moving to the United Kingdom with IntlMOVE
IntlMOVE is a licensed and bonded International Mover that has helped many people move to the United Kingdom.
When international moves are in your foreseeable future, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods overseas.
Your family will have to get used to a whole new way of life in the United Kingdom.
IntlMOVE has put together some useful tips to help you get settled in your new country.
It will take time to get used to a new job, new stores and a new routine.
Finding your Way around a New City
When you first arrive in the United Kingdom, look at a local map to find all of the places you will need to go.
Locate your job, your children’s school, a grocery store, the post office and any other place that you will need to visit.
Money
There are regulations which can make it difficult for immigrants to open bank accounts in the United Kingdom.
Before you move overseas, open a bank account in the United States that has a branch in your new country.
This will alleviate any problems as it will take some extra time for you to open a bank account overseas.
Most places will accept all major credit cards, so you will be ok until you are able to open a bank account.
If you are going to ship your car overseas with IntlMOVE, then you will not need to worry about always having cash for taxis.
However, if you will not be shipping your car overseas, make sure you always have cash available.
Education
Your children will be able to attend school at no cost for primary, intermediate and high schools.
Children are mandated to go to school from the ages of 5 to 16 years.
If you want your children to attend private schools, you will be responsible for the fees.
Healthcare
Residents of the United Kingdom have access to free healthcare funded by the government.
Residents may have to pay for prescriptions, dental care and eye care.
Non-residents will have to pay for medical services, except for emergency hospital treatment.
Check with your place of employment about healthcare benefits.
If you will not be receiving healthcare benefits, you can look into getting an international healthcare plan.
Building Credit
When you move to the United Kingdom, you will need to rebuild your credit history because it will not transfer from the United States.
Try to purchase items on credit, but pay them off right away to build a good credit score.
It may take a couple years to build a good credit history.
Make sure to keep your credit cards from the United States until you can get a credit card in the UK with a decent limit.
Having good credit will help you secure a cell phone plan, buy a house, finance a car and get the things you need with credit.
Getting Settled
When you arrive in the United Kingdom, IntlMOVE will deliver your household goods and personal effects to your new home.
Meet your neighbors and learn from people at work to get acquainted with your new country.
IntlMOVE is a reliable leader in the international moving industry that will coordinate and execute your international move to the United Kingdom.
Moving to the UK with IntlMOVE was the best decision my family every made. IntlMOVE provided us with all the information and services we needed for a very efficient international move.
I moved to England about two years ago. IntlMOVE shipped my household goods to my new home overseas. Although moving can be stressful, it is all worth it when you get acclimated in your new country. My favorite part about moving to London is the sports. I love going to the pub and watching cricket or soccer.