How to move to SCOTLAND / UK from US and the world - a guide!

[@Kakibot]

Heeeeeello friends! Hoping some of you will find this video handy, and next week we shall resume the usual themes with some newly opened food spots in Edinburgh! Wheeeee!

[@cristinasbaragli9954]

Hi We are two italian people that want to move to Scotland. My boyfriend have master degree with the highest point in the University of Florence in Social Worker and also bar exam for work like social worker and for me i'have done different job and a lot of expirience want can be good to do for us??? thank you

[@eccasampson2529]

@@cristinasbaragli9954 hmm mm mom mom

[@Spicy-Raven]

I've been eyeballing moving to Scotland for a while now, both for school and because its just stunning there, but the visa process just seemed so overwhelming. This video makes it seem a lot more manageable, thank you!

[@themightyphill1853]

Thanks for this! I'm planning to move to Scotland from the us on a student visa and this seems very useful!

[@jodiepeach8454]

What a FANTASTIC video - so helpful thank you!

[@XXXX-lq8yw]

We spent months collecting our evidence and organizing all the docs. It was exhausting but it worked :)

[@DreaLeigh_]

I have always wanted to move abroad, specifically to the UK ever since I was little, I have always loved its histories, traditions, and the cultures of the different people and nations that the UK encompasses. I am so glad that you posted this video because I have been stressing on how to go about obtaining a visa and hopefully citizenship following the 6 year period. I was debating on whether to go in with a work visa OR I was trying to decide if getting my PhD within the UK would be worth it. I think that it will cost me a lot of money, and put me in a significant amount of debt, but it seems that the student/graduate visa option is the best way as of right now, and I will just have to think of it as the best and biggest investment of my life to live where I have truly always felt a pull to live. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make all of your videos, specifically this one, as the visa/citizenship process has become so complicated since the vote a few years ago.

[@itstravelwithana]

Thank you so much for this handy vid. At the very least it helped me get less afraid of paperwork and Visas. So baby steps, breathe in and out, and let's take the first step towards Scotland. Honestly, I do hope to laugh over this whole stress a couple of years from now. *fingers crossed Also, I'm very much looking forward to your next video!

[@Kakibot]

Maybe one day down the line I will be able to sponsor you as a camera assistant! ✨

[@itstravelwithana]

​@@Kakibot That was sweet, thank you. ♥ It made me smile.

[@cloudycloudy5340]

Thanks for this video. I was quite hesitating and confused about how to get a citizenship.

[@DGsa1661]

Such a great & thorough video. Thx K

[@Scorpion6174]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been researching extensively the possibility of moving to Edinburgh since my visit in April. It seems as though it would be incredibly difficult to make the move, the more information I find. It's kind of like you said in your video, if you have a lot of money the process is easier. If you don't, it gets more difficult depending on what you're trying to do. As a 48 year-old American male, I don't think it is going to be easy. Just finding someone to sponsor you for a Work Visa, without a very specialized skillset, is nearly impossible. I often find myself wondering why since the USA and UK are such close, if not the closest, allies on the world scene, why do they make it so difficult for their citizens to migrate between their two countries? Like in your video you mentioned 6 or 7 countries that can very easily get Visas,...I wonder why the USA isn't on that list? But, Iceland is? Anyway, thanks again for this video. It's very informative, and I know you definitely spent a good amount of time in your research. All my best to you and Simon!

[@Kakibot]

Hey Norrin! I can't say I've noticed UK having anything in the works regarding any better visa relation with the US but we are definitely in flux and UK might want to keep US a bit closer indeed in the future - I think at this point it's kinda bilaterally problematic, all UK people who I know are trying to move to US have found the process also extremely unfriendly and limiting, so perhaps it's a case of mutually cold visa relations that neither side wants to break first! Fingers crossed!

[@Scorpion6174]

@@Kakibot I agree, neither country makes it easy for the other. I have 2 cousins, one who married a girl from England and moved there, and the other who married a guy from England and he moved to the USA. The process for both was long, tedious, and not at all easy. And, that was more than 20 years ago. I'm with you, fingers crossed that at some point things gets easier.

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

Very complicated process it seems.. thanks for the in-depth video.

[@devenbalsam2820]

Any info about self-employed folks, and if there's a specific visa for that?

[@boulinguezjustine2253]

I've cheked a lot of information about moving in Scotland. Your video is very informative and thank you, but, it seems to me that I couldn't move to Scotland one day in my life.. Too many complicated conditions that restrict access 😢

[@m0nz13]

I was surprised that the UK has a shortage of designers and I'm really hoping to get a job offer soon! I studied in Glasgow for a month because my main campus was in Singapore (hybrid school) but my certificate shows it's from University of Glasgow so I really hope something pulls through for me!! Anyone knows any sites that's viable for foreigners to apply for jobs?

[@zainulabdin1720]

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[@sam.victor470]

Moving from say England to Scotland is indeed a whole lot easier. (Given that the issue of language won't present any difficulties.) However, the same importance of money is applicable. If you can buy your way out of problems, then that ability would tend to massage most things in your favour.

[@katjakettmann8679]

Moving to scotland was always a dream of me… but people told me that after the Brexit it isnt possible to get a visa because I am having an chronic Illness and I get paid from luxembourg insurance. That made me really sad because I want to move with my Children to Scotland😢

[@tonionly4557]

I need to know if there Christian churches and communities there? I want to come for the 6months to find my family

[@MelissaAbell-h4r]

This video is really helpful, what if you your career is as an artist or author? I write cookbooks and want to continue writing as a job.

[@Kakibot]

Hiya! In the past this would call for the Entrepreneur visa, but I don't believe this is available anymore .( I think now it morphed into the "innovator" visa which sounds a lot more restrictive as you'd need to be bringing in a business that's quite different from what already exists on the market. Then there's also still the Global Talent visa, maybe try checking out this link for info for people working in literature! www.gov.uk/global-talent-arts-culture/combined-arts-dance-literature-music-theatre-or-visual-arts

[@codymuders4996]

Hello I’m a student and I would like to study law in Scotland. And when I’m done with college I would love to live in Scotland what is the best/ fastest way for me to get citizenship. I’m also American if that helps 🇺🇸 ❤

[@briannaprice6467]

Hey hey! I am coming to Edinburgh in a few weeks to start my graduate degree from the US. I was wondering where you found that the graduate visa counts towards citizenship? My research found that it does not.

[@Kakibot]

Hi Brianna! Unfortunately you’re right - this one detail slipped through the cracks for us .(

[@TheEmpressgoth]

😊 a lot was very helpful

[@Kakibot]

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching! .)

[@dee-exotica]

What if you work for yourself making good money or already rich? Will Scotland still permit that person or people to live in the country with a visa???

[@TaborKelly]

£624 per year per person is super cheap compared to the USA.

[@Kakibot]

I think the biggest issue tends to be that many people are still forced to go through the private care route, because being eligible for NHS care rarely translates into that care being readily accessible (especially in this day and age). So for expats who pay the NHS surcharge, it can be extremely frustrating when they are straight up told by the GPs that they should just bite the bullet and pay another, let's say, 1200 quid for mental health assessment and then 200 per month in prescriptions.

[@TaborKelly]

@@Kakibot Yea, that't not okay. But in the USA you can pay $10k/yr to an HMO that then denies you care!

[@stephmmcbride9197]

Scotland is on the way down. I would say dont borher any more speaking from a native prospective

[@prasenjitdeb9139]

To be honest being a man of color I would always choose Canada or USA over Europe outside India

[@missmayflower]

London is very diverse.

[@prasenjitdeb9139]

@@missmayflower it may be diverse but I wanted to say USA or Canada has more economic benefits and more inclusive society

[@ChannelPro-Yt]

😂😂 lol i want to move usa can someone swap places im uk based 😅

[@CozyCoyote]

Why? it sucks here fam.

[@LampLight199]

I'm thinking about moving there absolutely beautiful place ❤

[@razan6579]

I don't want to move to the UK, but I found myself in the end of this video by the time I finished my task lol

[@laurajay2885]

What on earth is a dooblydoo 😂 but great video, thank you.

[@Kakibot]

It's a bit of (now perhaps a bit old fashioned) KZbin jargon! .D Dooblydoo = the description box - I assume it came to be before the time KZbin actually had its own name for it x)

[@Деловкепке]

👎 BS. Pointless bla.. bla.. bla..

[@Kakibot]

Thanks for helping the video reach more people by boosting my algo anyway! ✨

[@ThePfleisch]

Bear in mind that the UK is very full and we don't want to cover our beautiful country in houses.

[@simonmountney]

This is a long one, but we have chapters to help if you need it. If you have more to share that will help others wanting to come to our fine country then let us know!

[@gallaghim]

It's good of you and your collaborators to make videos like this. It all seems like such a flippin' headache. Y'know, when I get stressed out about moving over there next year (mostly about not having enough money) I try to gain some perspective by appreciating my British citizenship, and being able to go there whenever I like without visa complications. I hope those whose dream it is to move there are able to do it.

[@jamest6313]

As someone coming on a student visa (and planning to extend that into the graduate visa), you hit the nail on the head of it seeming the most 'welcoming'. To add to that, the university has taken care of pretty much everything and the turnaround time on getting my entry permit/visa was just over a week!

[@jamest6313]

@Barb Wonderwolf I also don't really understand the differences in the grading scheme but if you ask some international staff at universities I am sure that they will be of help!

[@noelledawnrucinski335]

I'm from the USA and going to be 35 this December. I am by no means wealthy. Quite frankly, I'm poor. I would love to move to Scotland. Idk what I'm doing lol it honestly feels like this is just a pipe dream and will only happen by magic. Which is very disheartening :(

[@mariapierce2707]

You can do it. 🥰Just develop a plan stick to it and be focused. Research and research.

[@DimeKarmalove]

Girl, I turn 35 in March and I want to move to Scotland for a couple years now. I just don't know how to do it. All the information confuses me to be honest.

[@pikachuchujelly7628]

Just give up. It's a pipe dream. You either need to have a relative who is a citizen of the UK due to their ethnic nationalist immigration laws, or have an employer sponsor your move (yeah, no employer is going to sacrifice profits for that).

[@zainulabdin1720]

Dawn you can do it set your goal keep trying. Search and research all the time ❤

[@zainulabdin1720]

​@@pikachuchujelly7628what about If I will pay to employer for cost of visa process like 10k£ ? I m EU passport holder??? Any chance

[@carolekerrey2021]

I’m literally moving to Scotland from theUS in a week. Perfect timing! Always appreciate your content

[@Kakibot]

Congratulations on the move! How have you found the process? I’m guessing you must be relieved to have the worst over with? Or do you think that’s yet to come?

[@ChasingTaradise]

Wow! Which visa did you acquire?

[@LifeinBonnieland]

The most frustrating thing for me is finding a job. You can't get a visa without a job, but you can't get a job without the "right to work" (a.k.a. already having a visa) 🤦

[@Kakibot]

It's far from easy, I can imagine - despite me having lucked out on being old enough to still remember pre-Brexit visa-less fun times, I hear so many frustrated stories 😭

[@KamilaAmirella]

I’m self employed and from Germany. I not understand why it is made so difficult for people from Europe 🥲 But one more question for international couples. How can I prove that I am living with a (British citizen) Partner, if I cannot live in the Uk without a Visa for 2 years? It’s strange.

[@Kakibot]

Oh no ./ that does sound like quite the predicament. I am not sure if there are any loopholes for that sort of situation that would let you access the partner visa - so maybe one of the other types might be a better route!

[@abigailmacbain6425]

This PDF lists various acceptable forms of proving the validity of the relationship (see pages 24-27 in particular). You may also want to consult an immigration lawyer. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1082507/Relationship_with_a_partner.pdf

[@kimreese3530]

Can you be retired and move to Scotland? I’m not elderly, I’m 55. Money would not be an issue.

[@michaelmclean7224]

Same with me

[@azishappy2035]

Ditto!

[@indubitablyodin]

My wife and I keep coming back to the overwhelming desire to move to Scotland, and Edinburgh specifically, and all of what you went over here was incredibly helpful! Especially knowing more about the costs of the NHS, and the growing problem of privatized healthcare there. I'm definitely thinking about starting a graduate program in Scotland (was accepted into Napier, actually, this last year, and decided not to go because of some life stuff that came up). It's alarming at how difficult the whole process has become, but it's so nice having so many of the issues laid out like this. Thanks for doing all this research!

[@stephmmcbride9197]

Good luck Edinburgh one of the most expensive city's in that UK to live in now

[@matiasriquelmejara7367]

Thanks for the sharing the info, your videos always cheers me up! But at the same time knowing the quantity of papers and money is also kind of depressing, and at my current state as a unemployed dietitian with few months of experience achieving dreams isn't too easy after all haha

[@Kakibot]

I wonder if the Health and Care route would be the one to look deeper into? It would be nice to get more people in here to work for the nhs 🥲

[@nate7629]

​@@Kakibot What would be a good country to move to for the following two reasons 1. Say if you don't want to work or have a hard time doing so that they provide pay to assist with housing and living such as how the United States does with social security benefits (I get 840 USD per month now). 2. If I were to have a former history of violent crimes (not that I'm a violent person just the system here is messed up) that they would allow me to be there from the USA.

[@bridgetrusk1509]

I'm actively in the process of planning a move to Scotland this fall, and I am bringing my dog. At least from my experience of coming from Canada, our only option right now is to use a third party provider (Air Canada is not allowing passengers to bring pets via baggage or cargo). If you're a Canadian planning a move to the UK with your dog, be warned it will cost you thousands of dollars

[@abigailmacbain6425]

I’m an American in the same position. Also, the UK does not permit pets to travel in the cabin on commercial flights. From what I’ve researched, the options are: 1) arrange your own travel into the UK using an airline that allows pets to fly in cargo (KLM is a big one) 2) hire an outside company to take care of all arrangements; pet will still fly in cargo, but the paperwork and procedures will be much smoother. 3) take a cruise that allows pets 4) fly into an EU country (Paris and Amsterdam are popular), and then take a ferry or pet-specialty cab company over to the UK. There’s an active Facebook page for information on this option. Be aware you’d need separate sets of vet paperwork for the UK and the EU (and both are very time-dependent). 5) book a seat on a charter flight, which IS permitted to have pets in the cabin. There are a few expat and pet relocation Facebook pages where people routinely advertise open spots on an upcoming chartered plane.

[@camouflageartist8897]

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[@dertigerbauch]

We're planning to move to Scotland within the next couple of years. Even if we're able to do this by car, we won't move with our dog. It'd be clearly to stressful for her.

[@belkacemnedjadi3543]

Hello beautiful 💐 and nice country ☺️

[@NickiNewellArt]

Can attest, that moving animals is VERY expensive and complicated. Coming from the US there are quite a few things you have to have in place and that is hard to navigate without a moving service but those are very expensive. You don't have to use a pet moving service from the US, you can do it yourself, there are just a lot of loose ends you have to make sure are tied up.

[@tomkarpati7743]

Thanks for all the info, and darn this kinda crushed my dreams. Oh well...

[@christinatoscotland]

Preparing to apply for my spouse visa to move to Edinburgh from the US. Paying 600 per year is what we pay per MONTH here for health insurance... I'm ready to get out of here.

[@wonderland2833]

Thank you so much for this video! I found it extremely helpful on helping me decide on which visa will be the best option for me to go with.

[@Kakibot]

I'm so glad! Good luck with the visa process!

[@angelica.amatangelo]

Great video. A few questions for a Pakistani family member who wants to move to Scotland: 1) She has a master's degree from a Pakistani university. Is she able to apply for a student visa as an undergraduate (and apply to a bachelor's program) or must she apply for a graduate visa (and only be allowed to apply to graduate programs)? 2) She has two children (under 5 years old) and a husband who would be dependent. Would they be able to live in Scotland under her student or graduate visa OR would they have to apply for their own visas? Thank you for all of the great information!

[@salazardeltoro4561]

I've given America a try for 35 years. It's not working out for me. Everything about our society here is low trust/high suspicion, predator/prey, etc. It's gross. Don't even get me started on medical issues. I'm ready to make a change and Scotland is looking better and better.

[@jonnymurgatroyd856]

Really appreciate this. I'm planning a move to the UK from Canada at the beginning of 2024 with an ancestry visa (all my grandparents were born in England and Scotland) and this is helpful information.

[@ME-hm3tc]

It's crazy to think that you want the exact opposite of what I'm looking to do! I grew up in Edinburgh but got a taste for Canada on a trip there and am now looking for a way to visit more long term.

[@jonnymurgatroyd856]

@@ME-hm3tc where in Canada do you want to go? It's so huge that you can get a ton of variety, that's for sure. For me, I feel like I want the history and landscapes and access to other countries as well as my family history. Living in Ontario, feels like it's all lakes and woods with no elevation and little to no history. I heard it said that in EU, 100 yrs is nothing and in NA, 100 miles is nothing. In order for me to get to the beautiful parts of Canada. I'd have to travel the equivalent of multiple countries, overseas. Also Edinburgh is exactly where I've been looking to go! 😊

[@Frightful_Flan]

I would love to move to Scotland, but I am disabled. What are my options?

[@Sarahthevampyrslayer]

My goal is to save up enough to afford to stay in Scotland for 6 months, just simply for the experience.

[@brookieswift143]

Question: which kinds of documents should you be collecting ahead of time? Im assuming paystubs and healthcare docs but anything else important? (Soon to pursue a work visa btw)

[@Kakibot]

I would say anything relating to travel, house related bills, health checkups, maybe info on any windfall payments into your account, but also stuff regarding your general employment. Those are more of a guess based on my research than an exhaustive list though!

[@abigailmacbain6425]

For a skilled worker, there's not all that much paperwork (at least that I experienced), and most of it you can collect in the month before you submit your application. First, you'll need your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your future employer, without which you won't be able to apply for a skilled worker visa. You'll also need anything that supports your qualifications to work at that job in the UK (such as a diploma or certificate). Other required documents include bank statements showing you have the minimum required balance from the 1-2 months prior to submitting the application. You will also need to prove your non-UK address (through something like a lease or utility bill) if applying for a Transfer of Residence (TOR) to avoid paying the VAT on any personal belongings you are importing. And, of course, you must have a valid passport that is not too close to the expiration date. There are lists of required documents on the government website for each visa type, with some additional needed items based upon your country of citizenship (for example, you may have to proof English proficiency or take a TB test). In addition to that paperwork, you'll need anything that contributes to your quality of life/maintaining legal commitments from your home country. That includes tax documentation from the previous several years, paperwork for any loans, properties, investments, etc... you may have. If you have a partner/spouse or children accompanying you, you'll need paperwork verifying their relationship to you (this will be necessary for their dependent visas). If you have children but no partner, you may need legal paperwork demonstrating you can take the child out of their country of citizenship without the presence/permission of another legal parent or guardian. If you have a particular diagnosis or medication that you must be on in the UK, you'll need any paperwork that supports that claim (medical records, a doctor's note, prescription history, etc...). You may also need to verify that that medication is available in the UK and if there are any particular hoops to getting it. Other visas may require more paperwork (especially for the spousal visa). And, of course, things are standard to change or be different based upon your exact circumstances. But for the skilled worker, as long as you have the essentials for your application and general living, I wouldn't worry too much about collecting it in advance. Instead, spend your time digitizing everything and then shredding all but the most essential pieces. This will keep you from carrying unnecessary paper bulk with you.

[@radiantdeb]

@@abigailmacbain6425 this is extremely helpful. Thank you! My husband and I are aiming to move there on a skilled worker visa from the US. We also have a cat we will be bringing. Sometimes it feels like it will be impossible so this was very informative. We already have our passports so now we’re working on everything else. It just us taking the time, $, and arrangements. We are so ready to leave the US though.

[@markmanuel8429]

Does Scotland have dual citizens for people with Scottish DNA)

[@dee-exotica]

What if you work for yourself making good money? If you're able to buy a Golden Visa, they won't mind that you're self employed?

[@lunarparanormal9223]

If my grandma and grandpa were both born and citizens of the UK . Can I, as an American citizen obtain citizenship fairly easily? Is that what you mean? Love your video!

[@patrickhamilton5964]

…if any of them were born in Ireland then you can easily get an Irish passport and with that you can settle in the UK without any problems.

[@jamesm.9285]

Hang on... You chose to move somewhere that cold? 🥶 😂 (Mostly humour: I'm English and absolutely LOVED my time in Scotland. It really is awe-inspiring. But also too cold haha).

[@Kakibot]

I like it cool and breezy! And on a day like today when London's roasting in 40 degrees I am pretty thankful it's only... erm... 28 here >.>

[@SurfergirlKH]

Have you heard of climate change! Scotland is the best place to be!

[@rayk6235]

Hello! Great video. However, I read that time spent in the U.K. under a Graduate Visa does not count towards being granted ILR status.

[@Kakibot]

Oh beans I think you’re right! Sorry for that - spoke to so many people and so many sources together that something must have fallen through the cracks with that bit ./

[@brodievlog]

Hi @kakibot and everyone! I’m planning a less than 6 month visit to Scotland from the US. The country looks so fascinating. 🏰 I know you can’t work as a standard visitor but does anyone know how strict that is? I’m a content creator, so would I have to wait til I’m back in the US to post non-touristy content? Appreciate any advice!

[@Kakibot]

I think as long as you're not creating any business/tax relationship with UK's tax residents through hiring them or letting them hire you and you're just working on your creative work, you should be good! (But even if someone paid you for a one off job as a freelancer, I still believe that as long as you just invoice to your US address and pay your taxes there, that should also be fine.)

[@brodievlog]

@@Kakibot awesome! That definitively sounds fair. Appreciate the advice and love your content! Cant wait to explore Glasgow and Edinburgh soon ✈️

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

Our family made the transition 22 years ago when I married a British subject. Even then it was expensive and took three years to get citizenship. That shortly became far more difficult. I'd think at this point it's more or less impossible to move to the UK unless you happen to have a profession that's very much in demand and there's a shortage -- and even THEN it wouldn't be easy. Not my choice. But this is just how it is. I'd never chance it on a student visa. Why Scotland especially? I wouldn't promote the idea. There may be work -- but there's very little housing and what there is costs the earth to buy or rent and this gets worse all the time.

[@RaymonKravagna]

Since this is a older video I just read. Starting in April of this year, they have increased the minimum wage to move to the UK by 50% which is a pretty big increase. That's going to I think stop a lot. People from being able to go there and get a visa.

[@Zamode68]

Complex but some very good research in this video. I’d likely never move over but I’d take that 6 months at the drop of a hat.

[@norb0254]

Im from scotland and watched this lol..I think a lot of the precesses for gaining entry to the UK is standard for entry to any country ,,The big change which you mention is with us leaving the EU ..I think you hit the nail on the head with saying have all your paperwork in order and dont piss immigration off

[@RaymonKravagna]

My dad's grandfather was born in raised in Wales. If he gets citizenship. Can I get citizenship for my dad for being a ancestrial citizen?

[@Bloom_LaurieSoileau]

Great info! Would like more on the timing if Spouse visa when primary visa holder must be employer-sponsored.

[@XxJayandTomxX]

Honestly, even the 600 quid wouldn't compare at all to what I currently pay for insurance - even should there be extra cost involved if I'm not a citizen.

[@animalhouseinthewoods8457]

So let's say you meet a Scot online and date for a few years and want to move there. How can a spouse visa be approved without being there for 2 years to prove in a relationship? Do you have to get a visa to live there first then have to living for 2 years on the visa then you can marry?

[@raymonkravagna3226]

I am 62 years old and from the USA wanting to move to Scotland for work so this helped a little bit. But I am not a college grad or make a ton of money so not sure they will take me. Will see

[@tigerlizzy8]

I think all that's pretty spot on, however I do not think the graduate visa counts toward citizenship..

[@Phumelela_X]

And South Africa is part of the Commonwealth. New Subie ✌ ❤

[@nate7629]

Commiting a crime gets you kicked out?!?! So what about violence?

[@lesinfusettesillustration]

Thank you very much for your very informative video, it's kind of you to take the time to explain all this to us. I'm a bit lost in these visas because I'm a French illustrator who promotes the UK in France through my illustrations (paintings, book covers, stationery). I'm self-employed and I dream of going back to live in the UK, but as I don't want to be a full-time employee and continue to live with my work, it seems complicated... If I'm not mistaken, you're in the illustration too, do you know anyone in the same situation who has succeeded for a visa, as an artist self employed ? 🙈 (I still have hope 😅). Sorry for the long comment, thanks a lot for your nice videos, I learn lots of things and the aesthetics are always perfect 🥰. Have a nice Sunday Camille

[@Kakibot]

Hi Camille! My first thought is finding a creative agency or something similar could be helpful - someone who would be willing to sponsor you for a work visa? Self employment is definitely the stickiest situation to be in without a spouse who does have visa or you having some family ties to the UK. Also perhaps the 6 month visitor visa could be a fun way of doing half-and-half between uk and france for a while? They’re just so very close to each other! (I realise this scenario has its own downsides though .( )

[@lesinfusettesillustration]

@@Kakibot Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. It would indeed be an idea, something to think about... Thanks again and have a great week :)

[@mariapierce2707]

Thank you .very informative.

[@peeptbgod7047]

you're brilliant

[@boondockwzrd]

thank you for making this content, my grandparents were immigrants to the US from scotland, and it is my dream to move our family home to scotland, specifically I'd like to settle on the isle of Mull, but my family is from prestonpans, which I'd be ecstatic to live in. essentially an chance to bring my family "home" I would take in a minute.

[@raymondporter2094]

Go for it. (For me, Mull would be the better option, but if you have roots in Prestonpans that's ok too). I live in Yorkshire (England) but will be visiting and staying in the Scottish Highlands next week. Can't wait ..

[@ozlemselcukoglu]

=Impossible :|

[@reneemellott8612]

Great video!! I’m interested in purchasing a Bed and Breakfast there in Scotland or England.. how would that work since I live in the USA?? Any tips or suggestions also with the housing market getting worse this year in the US, do you think it will get bad in the UK too??

[@missmayflower]

I travel a lot and notice that things are getting more expensive everywhere.

[@orlandoneal9883]

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[@rachelwhite3286]

763 dollars for an entire year??? That is insanely cheap compared to america

[@Kakibot]

It probably is a better deal overall, but in reality it can be extremely hard to get a hold of a doctor (especially a GP), so I imagine I’d get extremely frustrated if I was still paying this amount and I was never allowed to see my doctor 🫥 that said, when things REALLY go south the help is fast and great quality so wouldn’t want to make it sound too doom and gloom!

[@LauraGargiulo]

thank you dear, it's been very helpful. I've made some researches too and I've suggested your video to my Italian community of Edinburgh dreamers that wants to change life. We know lots of Italian immigrants that came there before Brexit and it was so easy!! Now they are happy, with a wonderful job and living their Scottish lives. I hope one day to realize my dreams. I had to choose to come before Brexit. But I'm hopeful for the future, Indyref2 is coming

[@Kakibot]

Thinking about how easy things used to be is definitely quite frustrating! Hope things work out for you - but I wouldn't hold my breath for independence unless you're happy to wait for quite a long time!

[@LauraGargiulo]

@@Kakibot that's nice of you. I've been waiting too much (10 years), I can still wait for a couple more. In the meantime I'm studying English for the IELTS certificate and hope that there'll be an offer with a big company that can sustain all those VISA costs for me!

[@NemoMangelk]

Thank you for your videos I really enjoy them and they have really made Edinburg a destination of choice for me. I am in a fortunate and unusual situation where I (Australian no British lineage) am hoping to retire in the UK. My question really is, can I just buy my way in? Now I am not a millionaire or anything, but my gf and I are well off enough that we could buy (with cash) a flat in the UK outright. The problem is what path to citizenship would this be? Pointless to have a flat but then not be able to live in it. Or could we simply abuse the 6month rule and live 6 months in it and then 6 months in Australia? Ideally, we would have dual citizenship and be able to freely move between the two nations.

[@abigailmacbain6425]

The UK does not currently offer retirement visas. As Kat mentioned, though, UK visas have been changing a lot recently, so it's worth checking in in another year or five to see what the situation is. Or consider something like the Start-up Visa or see if your current field is on the job shortage list. Be careful about going in and out every 6 months; the government website specifically says that you need to show that you're not using the Standard Visitor option to essentially live in the UK through continual or subsequent trips (www.gov.uk/standard-visitor).

[@NemoMangelk]

@@abigailmacbain6425 thank you for the advise. We are a few years out of retirement (15 probably) so just thinking ahead. I will see if my qualifications are needed. I am a CPA and usually holds a reasonable value in most countries.

[@azishappy2035]

@@abigailmacbain6425 thank you, Abigail! I thought I had missed the retirement visa info and kept reviewing the video🥴 I'm hoping to retire in 3 years and am seriously wanting to move to Scotland. Like you said, maybe things will change in a few year's time 😊

[@abigailmacbain6425]

I just went through the Skilled Worker Visa process in the US. A couple of points from my recent experience: 1) Expedited service is currently suspended due to prioritizing Ukrainian visas; that will likely change in a few more months. Expedited means that you have purchased a higher level tier from the company that is processing your biometrics and passing along the application to the UK (probably VFS). Applications in the highest tiers get quicker consideration and turnaround, but obviously the costs increase proportionately. Even the mandatory base level is several hundred pounds. 2) My visa was issued surprisingly quickly (my field is not on the shortage list; I am being sponsored by an employer). There were basically 4 stages -- a. My employer requested a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) 3 months before my contract starts. The CoS was issued about a week later. b. I submitted my visa application and signed up for my biometrics (photo and fingerprints) appointment the same day. c. My biometrics appointment was two weeks after I submitted my application, and after that was done my completed visa application was sent on to the UK. d. I received my notification that the visa was ready for pickup 2 weeks later (by comparison, I had been told at my biometrics appointment that visa turnaround was 3-6 weeks at that point). That said, I saw others who submitted applications months before I did whose visas were caught up in a major backlog. Some lost their jobs or had to majorly delay their contracts as a result. Actual timing will vary based upon location, time period, and probably a lot of other factors that I am not familiar with. 3) Dependents (spouses, partners, children) must submit independent applications, which are linked to the main visa. Those can be issued at the same time as the main visa, or they can be submitted later (although they cannot extend past the time limit of the main visa). These have their own, separate fees in addition to the main visa. 4) Exact costs vary depending upon visa type, number of years' visa you are applying for, changes in fees, currency exchange rate, and whether or not you have dependents. For a single person applying for a skilled worker visa for 5 years **at the time I am writing this**, I would recommend having access to at least £8,500 (roughly USD $10,000). This should cover visa cost, health surcharge, biometrics fee, proof of savings, plane ticket, and maybe a month or two of expenses, depending upon where you are living. There are lists of fees as well as calculators on the immigration website to estimate expenses prior to applying. 5) Regardless of credit history in your current country, you will likely have no credit history in the UK when you arrive. This can make it difficult to rent a flat, and you may be expected to pay up to 6 months' rent in advance (if you are trying to bring in a pet, there may be additional fees as well). It is also difficult to get UK-based bank accounts and credit cards. One option is to apply for an American Express card prior to departure, which can be transferred to a UK-based account after you move (provided you've had it for 3 months). I have also seen recommendations for using a debit card from Wise, which is a money transferring app that Kakibot has mentioned previously, although I do not think that will improve your credit score. However, not being registered to vote will negatively affect your credit score, even if you are not eligible. In this case, you should file a Notice of Correction to those agencies monitoring your credit history (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) explaining why you aren't registered. This statement can then be taken into account by agencies considering you for a loan or credit card. 6) The visa that you receive in your passport is really an entry vignette. There is a listed time limit during which period you must enter the UK before the vignette expires and you have to go through the process again. Prior to COVID the vignette was for 30 days, whereas 90 days seems to be consistent across many visa types at present. Check the UK government website to see what the entry vignette is at the time you are applying. After arriving in the UK, you will pick up a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card which functions as your residence card. 7) There is no global nomad visa option for the UK at this time (some other European countries do offer one). While you may have the option to visit the UK for up to 6 months (depending upon your country of citizenship), you do not have the legal right to work in the UK as a Standard Visitor, even if you are doing online work for a company based in another country or if you are self-employed. That doesn't mean you can't answer work emails while on holiday, and you can carry out certain permitted business activities (like attend a business meeting or conduct trainings) as a Standard Visitor. But there are listed restrictions to the type of work permitted as a visitor and at what point you would need to apply for a work visa. Also, you may have difficulty renting, especially in England, if you cannot prove your legal right to rent (i.e. by having a visa). You may have better luck with a sublet or AirBnB for a long-term stay. Necessary caveat -- I'm reflecting only on my own, limited experience and research related to these topics. That may turn out to be factually incorrect, or the accuracy/relevance of this information may vary based upon a particular person's situation or updates to the UK immigration and visa system. The intention is to be helpful and provide one person's insights (so far!).

[@Kakibot]

Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone Abigail! I really appreciated you reaching out to me about your experience ❤️ hope the process continues to be smooth for you .)

[@abigailmacbain6425]

@@Kakibot Thank you for your hard work in putting together such an informative video (as are all of your videos)!

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[@Kakibot]

If you speak your second language without the need to look for filler word from time to time, congrats, but most of us mere mortals need a little help.

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