Moving to the Isle of Man Guide: FAQ on Transport, Shopping, Internet, Housing & more!

[@mikespeers8281]

Really great videos Frank, the Manx government should be paying you as you’re doing a better job than they are in promoting the island in such a comprehensive and balanced way. I’m retired now, lived here most of my life and I’ve learned some things from you about the island! Keep up the good work Frank, we need to attract more people of working age here to fill the vacancies on offer. It really is one of the safest places in the world to bring children up.

[@trueseeker262]

Its safe because its full of old people, and cannot leave when commit a crime. I never seen so many people that crime in my life. Walk down the street no one smiles.

[@philipcrowe1521]

Never used to be like that, everybody knew each other, unfortunately successive governments allowed to many imports in.

[@lesward8828]

Thank you for putting together this very informative video. My son and his wife moved over to the island in Feb 2022 and invited me over in May. I instantly fell in love with the island and have so far made 3 visit's this year and am looking to relocate myself in the future.

[@mthraves]

Really informative, many thanks for taking the time to put together such a good video.

[@thegamingvicar]

Great video! I am a priest in the Church of England and perhaps in a few years considering a move. The posts rarely come up but you never know. Visiting a friend who lives on the IOM later in the year to get a feel for the place. Videos like this are really helpful in getting the reality of island living. Thank you. 🙂

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

I once used the horse tram and the steam train to get to the airport only for the flight to be cancelled 😂

[@bevjensen6496]

A great video. Reminds me of how wonderful the IOM is.

[@dezzadiggler3693]

Excellent and informative presentation! I'm south-coast UK; but I've alway's loved the islands of the UK; less crowded; (regardless of the occasional, unstable weather conditions!)

[@martyhopkirk6826]

This is incredibly comprehensive: really well done! I watched it for nostalgia purposes, really. I used to live on the island (Castletown, Port Erin, Ballasalla) back in the 80s and 90s.

[@brerrabbit4265]

Why did you leave?

[@fjdubya5726]

My grandfather's family left this island in the early 1900's for Rhode Island, USA. That was right around the time that tourism really started to take off and take over the island's economy. My family is still somewhat quiet and reclusive. I get the impression that they we're actually trying to escape the hustle and bustle and pomp and circumstance of tourism and the brand new TT race. The family had actually been leaving for the U.S. for at least 20 years before the TT came about though. I'd really like to visit IOM someday and see some of the places that my ancestors lived, worked and played. I wouldn't expect them to look too much like they did over 100 years ago though! Some of the only family photographs surviving from that era were actually taken during trips to Wales.

[@BrianGreco]

This is amazing. So easy to listen to and so informative. Thank you!

[@christophersmallbone6101]

A very interesting and informative video. Many thanks for your time and effort.

[@matthewharris1592]

Such informative and helpful videos. I’m in Cape Town, company I work for is based in Douglas and would like me to relocate. Visited last year and loved it. Coming in September again with my partner so he can see too before we decide. My main concern are rentals as I will need to bring my dog over too. Seems to be very little stock and so many rentals are anti-pet. On the plus side I don’t think I’ve ever felt so safe in my life while being on the island

[@maxexpress5932]

Really really informative video. Awareness to strangers are immensely helpful. Thankd

[@shortsanatomy608]

The sutil sarcasm at 10:10... 😀 Thank you very much for your time and useful informations! Hope visit the Isle soon. Bye... Bye.

[@roblydon]

Great video, and well done for putting it together! One stand out omission however was nightlife, so hopefully you can include that in a Part 2 vid!

[@sehlohomphati8340]

Informative video, watching from South Africa.

[@paulgill7660]

Brilliant you get everything spot on I'm from Douglas and have not seen anyone else helping people like you ❤❤RESPECT

[@paulgill7660]

Thanks for your reply Paul great stuff exactly what people need to know good work 👏

[@russfoggan4092]

Excellent video, we have watched all your vids and loved this video best since we are planning on moving there shortly. we will be there last week of may first two weeks of June (guess why) looking at areas, homes and some racing, we would love to buy you a beer or a coffee and pick your brain some more fella if your interested, from the UK originally but been living in the USA for 25 years

[@amadeusiom]

Sure thing. Drop me a line when you’re here. My contact details are on here: www.douglas.gov.im/index.php/the-council/councillors

[@russfoggan4092]

@@amadeusiom we just sent you an E Mail mate

[@Laters3]

Welcome to my beautiful Isle of Man 🇮🇲. The safest place on earth

[@ashishtripathi7138]

Hi did you move? How did it go? Also how's the cost of living comparable?​@@russfoggan4092

[@diddyreason]

Really informative. Much appreciated 😊

[@camillo1234]

Would love to have more information about family related topics. Kindergartens have space? Are schools teaching second languages? Things of that sort. But excellent video !

[@JohnnyBond23]

...Cheers Mate!

[@jeanetteglossop9756]

Great video. Moving to the isle of man in the next few months.

[@FernandaEpics-k1o]

Complete! Very informative! Thank you for that! I am looking for to open a company at that Island. Just at the paupers at first, for to run my offshore e-commerce. I don't know yet about the advantages of that about the PR visa>citizenship passport , and how this can give to me a free visa entry at UK and UE. I suppose this can leave me to be a UK resident, if I want. I just did start the research 3 days ago. Maybe I will to buy a land for to run a vacation residence and set up a business.

[@ddorado2466]

That taxi was perfectly on time

[@wynph2392]

Hi Frank ! amazing information ! Just what I need before deciding to stay there permanently. Btw, how's the education system for the kids in there ? Free education ? Thanks a lot

[@garethcraig8902]

We inbound. Arrive in September, thanks for this.

[@siulaichow8981]

Well done 👍

[@ginagina9720]

Great video thank you 🙏

[@paulgill7660]

I'm coming this year as a footpassanger, any tips dude, im from Douglas but I've not sailed for years, cheers man ,I need to get to the fairy Bridge ha,ha,❤❤❤Paul hope to see you soon any tips though I've been though all the Internet stuff 😀 👍

[@ShawnMorrissyAdventure]

We're planning to work and live there this Summer were are from the Philippines. Love to hear this insight!

[@Laters3]

When are you coming to my beautiful island

[@unreasonable4rce]

Excellent! Very good video. Thank you.

[@sunilkumar-hu4kq]

Could you please tell me the new travel restrictions in isle of man. What are the documents i need to carry, i am travelling from Dubai to Isle of man on 06th April I have new tier 2 visa holder

[@amadeusiom]

I believe most corona restrictions are being removed on April 1. Please visit this site for info: covid19.gov.im/

[@UVMEA1]

This was just the video and information I needed to see, Need to have that coffee with you once our plans to move over their with both my family and my business are complete! That will help out a lot of young people and people on low income… how do I contact you?

[@amadeusiom]

Email [e-mail] or message me [phone]

[@zameersaibole]

Hello. I follow all your videos. I came to the island and have 3 years visa and Indian driving license. The vehicle and licensing office told me I can drive for 1 year. But I’m finding it difficult to get a car insurance. Can you recommend something. Thank you

[@amadeusiom]

I use RossGower. AdrianFlux is also good. On island options include Kestrel and Tower. Have you tried them all?

[@paulgill7660]

Some of the old laws we have over there are crazy you can still be sentenced to death obviously they don't do it but it is still on the book fresh sea air is great it makes you tired pollution whats that,if you want to be safe, looked after I say hi to most people I pass over here not 1 answer everyone says hi to you on the island it has to be on your bucket list if you like bikes it's mind blowing and I was born and bread on the island 🏝 and yes we do have parm trees and wild wallabies little kangaroo looking things they broke out of the wild life park they r lovely 😍 one in 13 rescued in Dunkirk was on a MANX ferry ⛴️ till one got sunk they dived down and got the ships 🔔 Bell not long ago good show again ❤❤❤Robinsons I haven't heard of that place in years nice one

[@Holms]

The most important questions is to find a place for rent. And I’ve googled a lot, there are really not much offers out there, and when I say not much it’s around 20 ads in total up to 800£ a month. And half of them already from previous months. So I have no idea how can one move there, especially when every landlord requires to have reviews, good credit stand (not sure what credit stand for newcomers). If you apply through a company they’ll check your income and probably owning Ltd is another minus for them (as this was a case in Uk for me). How can one move to IoM and find a place to live if no one will rent anything to me because I have no experience living there..?

[@amadeusiom]

I've recently helped one couple find a place here. Happy to refer you to the estate agent they used. Maybe they can help you. I know it's not easy but people do manage, so there are ways.

[@icetealover1158]

Also interested for this info will be trying to come there in July or August of 2024 any info u can give would be awesome thx.

[@regemerator7829]

Love his accent, what accent is this?

[@mindareyes7565]

How long does winter last in the island? Right now I live in Texas, USA and really would like to move out of the country. Is there senior housing too? I’m a naturalized us citizen since 1975.

[@amadeusiom]

Winter is roughly October to March (when it’s colder). If you’re from Texas it may feel cold for you but it’s quite mild. Just wet and windy.

[@Natlulu]

What if I don’t drive? Can I use bus covering major spots of Douglas?

[@amadeusiom]

Yes in Douglas you’ll be fine

[@user-qb7ms6vs7s]

I fly april 2022. Where do you recomend to hire car/motorbike or bicycle? Good info.

[@amadeusiom]

For cars try www.4hire.co.im or Avis

[@nikkol3077]

What is the best website to look for a house to rent

[@amadeusiom]

Try the various local estate agents

[@maheshgunjal3540]

Hi

[@MP-pr2xu]

The ferry prices are crazy if you want to take your car. £250+ for just 1 adult and a car one way, so £500 for return. Add another adult and kid, it is £700 to 800 for return. With this price, I can fly to Asia!! Why should I go to a British Isle!! Not worth at all. Ridiculous

[@ThelmaBelda1952]

Pls how much is an average apt 2bedrooms, outside Douglas. Thank you🙏

[@amadeusiom]

Around 700 to 900 I guess

[@sf1915]

Sound 🗣very bad

[@graemebanfield1914]

Hi Frank, am looking to start a KZbin Chanel, would you be up for meeting up for a coffee ?

[@amadeusiom]

Sure

[@graemebanfield1914]

Ahh great thank you, when is a good time for you ?

[@juanmaldonado3281]

BLESSED. BE. SIR. I AM PLANING. TO MOVE. THRE FROM PUERTO RICO. TNKS FOR THIS. I WILL TRY TO CONTACT YOU. WEN. I AM READY. TNKS

[@chryseass.5143]

I think you are doing such a good job promoting the Island, Frank. You are very balanced and fair with dispensing a lot of useful information. I can't wait to get back over - it's been way too long and I need to see what they have done with the Douglas prom, ha, ha!

[@amadeusiom]

My pleasure!

[@Suve35967]

​@@amadeusiom Hi Frank. As a UK pensioner (England). Can I transfer my UK Government pension to IOM if I moved with my family. Would my pension be taxed. Thank you for your time.♥️🌹

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

I'm impressed that you speak perfect English - it shows respect for the people of your new home.

[@Mark-zy9hq]

Great video. You have put in a lot of work to make this very informative. We are looking at a move to IoM to when our son finishes 6th form. The only thing we are struggling with is that we do want to build/refurbish to an Eco/Passive house standard near the coast and the housing stock and /or land in IoM is not as interesting and available as say Isle of Wight or Guernsey. It does seem that different housing could be a struggle with planners from what we have seen so far which is a shame as it would be good to move away from the existing Victorian stock and new builds which are all great but planners have to be conscious of attracting wider scope to make the Island thrive in the future. We are arranging a meeting with them on our next visit shortly to see what's possible and how we can support the Biosphere on such a fantastic Island.

[@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE]

Only one problem with the Isle of Man. Too many comeovers.

[@kelprenn907]

Thanks for this video, Frank! It's exactly what we were looking for to address the more mundane concerns of day-to-day life in the Isle of Man. After considering it for several months, we are pretty sure we want to move there and will be visiting after the TT to explore and help us with our final decision. Is it advisble to schedule an appointment with the IOM immigration office during our stay to find out what type of visa, work permit, documentation and language testing is necessary to facilitate the move?

[@amadeusiom]

I think might be easiest to email them. No need to see them in person normally.

[@Laters3]

Where are you traveling from. As my girlfriend wants to move in with me. She’s German I’m manx what’s the process and what will she have to do

[@infiad1275]

I think this may have been the most informative video I've ever seen about any place anywhere.

[@01menyou]

Great video, you have an engaging style. Very sad to see the housing issues being so badly managed by your authorities, lots of predictable 'after the horse has bolted' schemes likely to arrive conveniently late. I'm interested in relocating to the island but would not consider buying any home there right now. Just my opinion, but what's coming economically to the UK, and all western banking domains worldwide, will be very extreme for the IoM, and though you've not seen a housing price collapse for a long time, I accept, you're going to see one soon and the pain will be grave. Covid was the starter, the main course will be stunning.

[@claudiacosta312]

Hi loved your video , I lived myself in the isle of man for nearlt two years and I really want to come back, but BREXIT is a bit of an obstacle as I from Barcelona , currently living in Ireland, could you give any information or advice regarding how to move to IOM with BREXIT happening?

[@amadeusiom]

Tricky one as I'm not an immigration expert :) These guys should be able to tell you: www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/immigration/contact-us/

[@Laters3]

Brexit has nothing to do with us on the island

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Before I finish watching this great video, I'm on "Getting About". I live in England and am a pensioner with a FREEDOM PASS. This allows me to travel free on busses and trains within certain areas. Could I use this pass on your Island? Thank you.

[@gstephenson9442]

I've lived here 3 years and the only thing that will make me leave is the house prices. It was already expensive pre-pandemic and now it's crazy.

[@Danis8Pastry]

Looking forward to the video on driving and car ownership in the Isle Of Man.

[@robo624]

Excellent commentary and main summary. Clearly housing affordability and real internet speeds are modern life hot spots, that will stop all the other benefits. Well done - how about you look forward to a present a follow up on schools, music scene, culture, museums and local events.

[@bazthejazz]

Excellent! Unbelievably comprehensive guide not available anywhere else. I have visited the island a couple of times over the last few years & am tempted to escape there to get away from the mess that is the bigger island next door.

[@lindo1234567890]

Thank you for making this video. I'm in the very early stages of considering a move and it's been really, really helpful!

[@deborahkenny9222]

Very helpful video we are planning to spend six months on the island to see if we would like to live there when we retire. All the information you have given has been so informative, many thanks

[@estherbadmus7513]

@ Amadeusiom If I have lived in the UK for up to 2 years and I relocate to IOM, will I have to start my 5 year journey towards getting my Indefinite Leave to Remain all over again or I just have to live 3 more years in IOM to get it?

[@Erdyni]

Thank you very much for helpful video. Could you please advise on which website to look for rental apartmens? Thanks in advance

[@MrTpain1945]

Your content is fantastic. Many Thanks.. Think I m going to retire in the Isle of Man

[@maxexpress5932]

Pls give video on citizen lifestyle and getting on with neighbours around.

[@bacabaca5312]

So helpful your video..thank you so much

[@Open_Space0718]

I'm seriously thinking about getting away from the mainland, I'm originally from Liverpool but was brought up in London and now live in Bedfordshire. I'm looking at all the UK Islands.

[@JP-bh7wb]

Same here my friend

[@Laters3]

I love how many people are wanting to come to the island

[@darnellchristie6671]

Very helpful! Thanks so much

[@_JacksMyth]

Thanks for the video - Very informative, and very helpful. Also interested in family life. Schooling, (preschool), activities, public parks, indoor play parks etc. Just generally, what is it like raising a family. Access to good Paed's (children doctors).

[@_JacksMyth]

oh and another interesting topic would be pests, wildlife, insects, sharks or other

[@Laters3]

I’m manx my brother. The wild life is amazing. You see many falcons hawks and now sharks. Schools are great here and the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 is the safest place on earth

[@SunshineMacc]

Thank you Frank for this very informative video. Could you touch on job market and skills development or up skills options please. Cost of living and livable income needed specifically for Isle of Man.

[@ljuborajictt]

Great IOM 🙏🇮🇲❤️😍👌 Big greetings from Germany 🏍 Ljubo🖐

[@Apax50]

What happened at 47.21? Your aura blurred reality

[@amadeusiom]

Smooth Cut transition. :)

[@shamabbas05]

please let me know if there is a local website to rent/buy everything like gumtree in UK?

[@amadeusiom]

Try Facebook groups and local estate agents like DeanWood, Black Grace Cowley, etc

[@Veg-Power]

We plan to move to IOM next year. Excellent info! Thanks a lot.

[@talkingebikes]

Fantastic. Very comprehensive. I'm making the move soon.

[@timmehlittleloud2251]

Absolutely brilliant video. Very informative. Especially the the information on Covid. You did omit the total (and completely justified omission) rules that are/were brushed under the carpet for a couple of weeks at the start of June 👍👍👍

[@larrymaxwell5535]

You're very thorough and I thank you so much for explaining everything. I'm going to have to leave the site and return at a later time. My name is Larry Maxwell I reside in Ada Oklahoma USA! 🙂

[@russfoggan4092]

Time for an update Frank, show us some products from the shops!!! seriously though when is the ManxMan coming into service? an updates on the ship?

[@WHOAYoga]

Hi! Thank you for this. In your other video you mentioned that you are now helping people move to the Ilse of Man's as a business. Can I please get your contact information?

[@specialcircs]

Fantastic video, very helpful. Not sure you mentioned stamp duty rates? And tax rates?

[@SSusannah-g5p]

Please can you tell me if i move to the IOM can I register my plumbing business there and trade in both England and the IOM?

[@PaulGill-fq8dn]

I am from the Isle of man but don't have photo id will I be OK sailing over with tenancy agreement and a few letters that is all I have will that be enough cheers for your help Paul

[@amadeusiom]

The Steam Packet website says this: DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL? Passengers do not need a passport to travel to the Isle of Man but are advised to take a form of identity. A driving licence, citizenship card or utility bill will usually suffice.

[@PaulGill-fq8dn]

@amadeusiom cheers for your reply at the moment it is hard to get anything done everyone seems to be working from home or on annual leave thanks mate 👍

[@jacobjj4645]

The video is tooo good, can you let me know the school education-primary, high school and university

[@asithadasanayake9798]

Thanks, you did it well, can you please give us some updates about income tax

[@swittle22]

This video was very informative. Thank you, I really enjoyed it!

[@ghulamabbas4359]

Sir I want to come there ( isle of man ) as a charity worker , would you guide me it's good for me or not ?

[@sujithvellattil]

Great video and watched a couple of times wish to contact for a bit of some more info

[@kevingraham2733]

My favourite place on earth is The Isle of Man

[@bentp4891]

What a well made and informative video. Very useful.

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

Bags of Money for Shiny Things 😆💋

[@cheg753]

Really useful video. Thank you and all the best

[@sf1915]

Your sound is bad

[@davidGPS95]

Hi is the Manx accent like the Liverpool scouse accent?

[@amadeusiom]

Not really

[@ShawnMorrissyAdventure]

Do you have an article about the education there in IOM?

[@ErykTV]

same as UK

[@Laters3]

Where are you from my brother. As my girlfriend is German and wants to move in with me. I’m manx. She came for 6 months and just went back

[@amadeusiom]

Bavaria

[@Laters3]

@@amadeusiom how does my German girlfriend go about moving here full time. She in Bonn

[@amadeusiom]

@@Laters3 depends on what she does. Most people move here when they have a job lined up already. If I can help on the ground, fee free to contact me. [e-mail] I’ve helped a few people by now.

[@vickirodgers5790]

👌 𝐩𝓻Ỗ𝓂Ø𝓈Ｍ

[@brerrabbit4265]

Not near as easy as it sounds. I have been trying to move there for the last five years. Getting a job there is almost impossible despite the IOM websites that promote moving there and working there for expats.

[@Laters3]

Where are you from mate. I’m manx. And I’m hoping on my German girlfriend on moving over.

[@brerrabbit4265]

@@Laters3 United States.

[@Laters3]

@@brerrabbit4265 what part of ok to ask. I’d love to move to the states or sail my yacht over beautiful place. Shame about your President tho

[@Laters3]

Let me no if you come over and I’ll show you around brother

[@brerrabbit4265]

@@Laters3 Utica, Michigan. Ya, it is a shame. The US would be the last place I would move to at the moment. An island with fairies, moderate weather, good food, cats with no tail's, mini kangaroos, good fishing, old trains, old castles and 2 straight weeks of TT plus other racing events away from the BS over here looks real good to me.

[@thato97]

Hello, I am a canadian citizen would love to move to Isle of man. Do you know any Agency offering Tier 2 visa for Carers? Thanks in advance. I tried to search online, couldnt get answers.

[@Laters3]

I’m sure nobles hospital is looking for people