The UK's trusted guide
for people making the move
Moving to the UK is an independent editorial resource built for international expats, overseas professionals and anyone navigating life in Britain. From the moment you begin planning your move to the day you feel genuinely settled — we are here with clear, accurate, and genuinely useful guidance. Not because it is easy to produce. Because you need it.
To make moving to the UK simpler, clearer, and less daunting
The UK immigration system is genuinely complex. Employment law for new arrivals is full of gaps nobody tells you about. The NHS, the housing market, the banking system — none of it is intuitive when you arrive from somewhere else. We built Moving to the UK because we believe that access to clear, expert guidance should not depend on whether you can afford a solicitor or happen to know someone who has already been through it.
We are not a legal firm, an immigration consultancy, or a government body. We are an independent editorial team — writers, researchers, and subject specialists — committed to one thing: making the UK's systems genuinely navigable for the people who need that information most.
Every guide we publish is free to read. None of it is written to serve an advertiser. Where commercial relationships exist, they are clearly disclosed and never influence what we write or how we write it.
Every guide is produced by a writer with genuine expertise in their subject — not a generalist content operation.
UK visa rules, employment regulations and financial policies change. We update our guides to keep pace — not on a schedule, but whenever policy does.
Our guides are designed for the actual questions people have — not the ones that are easiest to answer or most searched.
We cite GOV.UK, UKVI, HMRC and NHS sources directly so readers can verify everything we publish.
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.
Visas & Immigration
Skilled Worker, family, student, graduate and settlement visas — plus post-Brexit routes for EU citizens and US nationals.
Explore visa guides →Relocation & Moving
Step-by-step relocation planning, cost of living, housing, banking and everything needed to set up life in the UK.
Explore relocation guides →Working in the UK
UK job market guidance, employment rights, CVs, National Insurance, HMRC registration and work visa routes.
Explore work guides →Healthcare & the NHS
GP registration, NHS eligibility, prescription costs, private healthcare options and the Immigration Health Surcharge explained.
Explore healthcare guides →Living in the UK
Cost of living, best places to live, education, culture and the practical realities of everyday life as an expat in Britain.
Explore living guides →Financial Services & Directory
Car insurance, money transfers, banking, Companies House and the financial services expats and newcomers need most.
Browse the directory →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 applications.
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 standard — accuracy, clarity and genuine usefulness for readers at every stage of their journey.
Each topic area is covered by a writer with demonstrable knowledge of the subject — not generic content production. Expertise is a requirement, not a claim.
We cite GOV.UK, UKVI, HMRC and NHS sources directly so readers can verify and cross-reference everything we publish. Primary sources, not paraphrased summaries.
All guides go through an editorial review process before publication to ensure they are accurate, clear and practically useful — not just technically correct.
UK visa policies, employment rules and financial regulations change. We update our content to reflect those changes as they happen — not on a quarterly cycle.
Our editorial content is produced independently. Where commercial relationships exist, these are clearly disclosed and do not influence our editorial coverage.
Every article shows when it was last reviewed so you can judge how current the information is. We do not hide stale dates or quietly suppress update timestamps.
The people behind the guides
Journalists, researchers and subject specialists with backgrounds in immigration law, economics, HR, relocation and editorial publishing.
Charlie Burton
Head of Content
Jessica Pritchard
Immigration Writer
Sophie Prudencia
Relocation Writer
Jean Angius
Work & Finance Writer
Sebastian Parks
Community Writer
Marina Hyde
Culture & Lifestyle
Ruxandra Maria
Expat Contributor & Writer
Adrian Manciu
Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Cann
HR & Employment Writer
A taste of what you will find
A selection of the guides people rely on — from first research to long after arrival.
Skilled Worker Visa: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about eligibility, salary thresholds, sponsorship, and applying from inside or outside the UK.
RelocationCost of Living in the UK: What Expats Actually Pay
Real numbers on rent, food, transport and utilities — broken down by city, so you can plan a budget that works for your situation.
WorkWorking in the UK: Employment Rights for New Arrivals
Contracts, National Insurance, payslips, pension auto-enrolment and the employment rights that apply from day one.
HealthcareHow to Register with a GP and Access the NHS
Step-by-step guidance on NHS registration, eligibility, the Immigration Health Surcharge and what to do if you need care before you have a GP.
LivingThe Best Places to Live in the UK for Expats in 2026
From London commuter towns to Scotland's cities — where expats are actually choosing to settle, and why.
VisasIndefinite Leave to Remain: Eligibility, Routes and How to Apply
ILR is the gateway to settled status in the UK. This guide covers every qualifying route, the Life in the UK test and the application process in full.
Find trusted services for your move
Our expat services directory connects you with vetted insurance providers, money transfer services, legal advisers and financial specialists — all in one place.
Browse the directory →Write for Moving to the UK
We are 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 would love to hear from you.
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