The UK's trusted guide for people making the move
Moving to the UK is an independent editorial resource built specifically for international expats and residents navigating life in the UK. From the moment you begin planning your move to the day you feel truly settled, we're here with clear, accurate, and genuinely useful guides.
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Moving to the UK is an independent editorial resource built specifically for international expats and residents navigating life in the UK. Every guide we publish is researched carefully, written by subject specialists, and reviewed regularly against official UK government sources and UKVI guidance.
That's the standard we hold ourselves to at Moving to the UK. Every guide we publish is researched carefully, written by subject specialists, and reviewed regularly against official UK government sources and UKVI guidance.
We are not a legal firm or immigration adviser. We are an independent editorial team committed to making complex UK systems — visas, employment, healthcare, housing, financial services — understandable and navigable for the people who need that information most.
Everything you need to know about moving to and living in the UK
Our editorial team publishes in-depth guides across every topic that matters to expats, newcomers and international residents in the UK.
Visas & Immigration
Skilled Worker, family, student, graduate and settlement visas — plus post-Brexit routes for EU citizens and US nationals.
Relocation & Moving
Step-by-step relocation planning, cost of living, housing, banking and everything needed to set up life in the UK.
Working in the UK
UK job market guidance, employment rights, CVs, National Insurance, HMRC registration and work visa routes.
Healthcare & the NHS
GP registration, NHS eligibility, prescription costs, private healthcare options and the Immigration Health Surcharge explained.
Living in the UK
Cost of living, best places to live, education, culture and the practical realities of everyday life in the UK.
Financial Services
Car insurance, money transfers, banking, Companies House, and the financial services expats and newcomers need most.
Written for everyone navigating life in the UK
Our guides are used by people at every stage of the relocation journey — from those just beginning to research a move to long-term residents navigating renewals, employment changes and settlement.
International Expats
People planning or in the process of relocating to the UK from any country in the world.
US Citizens
Americans moving to or visiting the UK, including ETA requirements, visa routes and life setup.
EU Nationals
European citizens navigating post-Brexit rules, work permits, ETAs and settlement options.
Existing Residents
People already living in the UK who need guidance on renewals, ILR, employment rights and everyday services.
How we research, write and maintain our content
Every guide published on Moving to the UK is held to the same editorial standard — accuracy, clarity and genuine usefulness for readers at every stage of their journey.
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Write for Moving to the UK
We're always looking for knowledgeable, clear-thinking writers with genuine expertise in UK relocation, visas, employment, financial services, culture or everyday life in the UK. If you have the knowledge and the writing ability, we'd love to hear from you.