I’ve lived in the uk my whole life I don’t know why I am watching this
@113wy3 жыл бұрын
ahhh i’m so happy i’ve found your page. moving to the uk has always been my dream and i’ve been researching it for years so i can move to the uk as soon as possible!! i loved this video so much, also by the way you’re so pretty!!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks, you’re so sweet ☺️ Hope things work out with your move! 🎉
@irenec34083 жыл бұрын
Also from Toronto, and really considering moving to the UK. So glad I found your channel and looking forward to more videos!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Aww Thank you!
@nathanaelshing3 жыл бұрын
“I’m used to London already I feel like” 🤗 (side note: the edits are absolutely fab)
@mangoxpizza3 жыл бұрын
ahh so happy to have found your channel! i though i'd be the only one moving there right now on a yms visa but I'm glad to see that there are other ppl doing it too rnow! :-)
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes! seems like there's quite a few people still moving during the pandemic 😅
@alexandersergeyvichgolubko41333 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan may I ask you..what was your job occupation as you moved to london?
@Brandylazalde3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Living vicariously through you because I’ll never have this kind of courage! I hope you love it 💙
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you 💕. I honestly was afraid to do it too but the opportunity just kinda came up!
@seeyouleda133 жыл бұрын
Love this! I also just moved to London on a Tier 5 from Canada and have been vlogging about it!! Love your story telling and looking forward to following your journey, just subbed 🤗
@seeyouleda133 жыл бұрын
Also... try Monzo for the bank card! It's a very popular online bank here in the UK and it was super super easy to get a card!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Haha I'm doing the same thing basically! Subbed to you too! Strangely I got rejected by Monzo 😂Got through with Sterling tho
@shirleyzhang67973 жыл бұрын
I'm moving next month, so this has been so informative. Thanks for sharing your journey, lady :)
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your move! 🤗
@electroskates24342 жыл бұрын
how is going now
@abbieoliveira80043 жыл бұрын
moving to London in 2 months so happy I found your channel!!!!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Congrats 🎉 Good luck with your move!
@assadahfiaddareen3 жыл бұрын
I like your vlog about moving to London. I visited it 6 times & hope to visit it again. Greeting From Riyadh 🌹🌹🌹
@dantierandbalogh3 жыл бұрын
Omg those London prices though😅 Welcome to London aka best city in the world 🤗 Jacqueline😊
@basimabasima3 жыл бұрын
my visa just got approved and i’m moving in august 🙏🏾 can’t wait
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Woo! Good luck with your move! 🎉
@Anastasiia.in.England3 жыл бұрын
I will move to London too on summer 😍
@lunapuna35423 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your move!
@Linda325393 жыл бұрын
I haven't hear back from you via email. It's about I want to suggest that you add the closed captions or/and transcripts to your videos. It’d be a lot helpful for me and audience with a deafness, hard of hearing, and foreign languages. Thank you.
@NAMSAYN3 жыл бұрын
Hey Monica, I've stumbled upon your video and I'm glad I did! I'm from Montreal Canada and I'm planning to do a similar move to London this coming fall. This is super inspiring, just subscribed :)
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
thank you! 💕 Good luck with your move :)
@19Sammay3 жыл бұрын
i had no idea England was still allowing people to move!!!!!! I AM DOING THIS
@moonbeam01243 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on this vid! Thanks for sharing your journey! The pandemic really put a couple roadblocks to my hop across the pond, so this was really informative! I hope you enjoy your time! Subscribed so I can live vicariously through you right now haha!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Ya it was up in the air for me too, I managed to get through right before the heavy lockdowns. Hope things get better and you can make the move soon!
@emilybiroschak99372 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so kindly for this!
@JamieDhother3 жыл бұрын
I'm moving to West London in October. Thanks for this.
@kayluongx3 жыл бұрын
welcome to london 💖
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Thank youu 💞
@cocomochafashion2 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn’t even realize that it was that easy thanks for making this video! I have always wanted to move to the UK 🇬🇧 and I finally am wanting to do it this year. And I’m thankful for my experience in Canada 🇨🇦 but I want to officially move this year and wasn’t sure what it would look like during the pandemic. What’s the website you used to apply for the tier 5 visa ?
@extrimist10103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video... I really needed this. ❤️
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jessicakwok51123 жыл бұрын
hey girl! i just stumbled on your channel and i'm also a torontonian living in london! i completely resonated with your anxiety about moving across the world by yourself + the absolute shite rental market haha hope you're doing okay during these crazy tier lockdowns!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
aww thank you! 💕 hope your staying safe too. Haha yes was throughly disappointed with the rental options, makes toronto look cheap 🥲
@jamarberry29923 жыл бұрын
I’m going to be touching down in December! I’m a dual citizen between Canadá and the UK. Let me know if you’d like to hang out when I’m back. I can recommend and show you some really cool spots in London 👌🏽
@shamu9872 жыл бұрын
Can i connect with you? I am a Canadian citizen want to move to UK.
@idilmenekse3 жыл бұрын
Ohh Monicaaaa 🥰 it’s fab! ❤️
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Haha heyyyyy 😘 💕
@Nathan-od4sl3 жыл бұрын
I like love very much your stylish speaking I love Canada and UK also
@john_smith14713 жыл бұрын
It’s the bank account not the debit card that’s involved, money laundering and identity theft precautions and regulations, you can still use your Canadian debit card for everyday use.
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
That's true! I guess my frustration was that credit scores and financial history don't translate well between countries. 😅
@stevebarlow31543 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan As a newcomer to the UK you don't have any history here, which is why banks were reluctant to open an account for you. It might be worth establishing a credit history by getting a credit card from a company that normally caters for people with poor credit records. Though only borrow small amounts and pay it off fully each month, as you may be charged 40 or 50% if you don't! Banks are also tightening their security to prevent online fraud. The next time you buy something online, your bank may ring your mobile phone to check that the purchaser is really you. I only have a landline and when I tried to inform my bank of the new number, they had to send me a special security number through the post. Then when I phoned again to try to update the bank records I had to quote two random numbers from my security number. Anyway good luck and enjoy your time here in the UK.
@foxskinn3 жыл бұрын
Hi Monica! Did you already have a job set up in London before moving there? If no, how easy was it for you to find a job there? I'd like to do the same thing, but I'm scared of not being able to find a job there.. do you think I should do the student visa or this route if I want to stay in the UK.
@cloudsurfer7311 ай бұрын
I have the same question, about how she was able to set up a job before even having a uk address
@raquellfernando9198 ай бұрын
@@cloudsurfer73I am in the process now. From my research you can apply to jobs once your visa is accepted and give them proof that you will not need sponsorship, if required. From my research and close friends that have done the same, I would say start applying for jobs 6-3months before, the job market is quite competitive in London, especially if you want a 9-5 that isn’t a retail or customer service job.
@Kylie-playsroblox3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, my dream. I'm British but I've never been to the UK. I may move there when I'm older.
@rojamillerover3 жыл бұрын
You were born outside Britain?
@MrBrownnn6963 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much....
@katrinamatthews49193 жыл бұрын
What’s the easiest way to look for a job in London while living in the United States if you’re planning on moving to London what websites are good also what websites are good for looking for a flat in London or a an apartment
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t job hunted in London yet but I just made a video about how I found my flat here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmPadqWPgL-AeNU
@albin22323 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video. Subscribed. Hello from Edinburgh 🖐
@keivanaburgess15103 жыл бұрын
Loved this it was really helpful, I'm moving London in a week. How do you find everything with lockdown? and what SIM card provider did you go with? Im having a hard time finding one
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow nice, congrats! Lockdowns ok except the fact that everything closed haha. I went with EE since that was what's available at the airport, but if you can wait, I would pick up a sim locally or order one online since it's much cheaper! I can't get on a sim plan yet since I have no credit but you can get a pay as you go plan quite easily.
@keivanaburgess15103 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan thank you so much for all the useful information I would do that for the sim. Looking forward to your London post 👌
@Luckie6663 жыл бұрын
So organized! 👏
@ntone8882 жыл бұрын
I’m so shit scared to do this but it’s for my career and it has to happen but maaan first time being completely solo somewhere
@soulawakeningexpedition16642 жыл бұрын
Hey I loved your video, Keep up the great work!! Btw in which area you are staying, the flat looks beautiful
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
It’s in canning town! I talk more about it in this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4C6nIRmedSSm7M
@ernykwame42852 жыл бұрын
screw canada im moving to the uk bruh
@WordsmithJohn3 жыл бұрын
welcome to city island
@suwi56323 жыл бұрын
Just curious approximately how much is the rent for your place?
@ikepogafaar2 жыл бұрын
Hello, if I may ask, what airline did you use? Going on an exchange school program for a year. Thank you!
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
I believe I just flew with westjet
@ikepogafaar2 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan thanks
@kapihanwithjohn11452 жыл бұрын
Hi Monica, Great video! quick question, Was your UK biometric ID mail to you after you landed in UK? or did you pick it up at a local post office? thanks!
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
I had to pick it at a post office :)
@kapihanwithjohn11452 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan Thanks for the reply! follow up question sorry, did you indicate that on the application or did it defaulted when you put your London flat's address? :)
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
@@kapihanwithjohn1145 hmm I don't think that's possible? I just chose a place in central London that I knew I could get to. I didn't have an idea where I was going to live at the time. and I don't think you can change the location
@Llink4n3 жыл бұрын
You're lucky to be eligible for the T5 visa. :)
@Silly_comb2 жыл бұрын
Which city is better to live Toronto or London? I wanna move to one of those cities but it's hard to choose
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say depends what you want and your lifestyle 😅I feel like London is great for when your young but not sustainable to live for a long time.
@ryleecurtis21893 жыл бұрын
I've got this VISA too!!
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Wooo congrats! Good luck with your move!
@miriamkatze3 жыл бұрын
I love your earrings and necklace, where do you get your jewelry?
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So my necklace is from my family in China but my earring is from Zara I think!
@Kylie-playsroblox3 жыл бұрын
Also, did you leave your family? How does it feel to be alone in another country?
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
I did! Actually, I'm not here completely alone. My bf lives in England, but just in another city so it's not too bad! 😅 Still need to spend some more time socializing and meeting new people. ^^;
@monaarchy23672 жыл бұрын
wow
@Dangleesak692 жыл бұрын
Canadian moving to the UK soon but I was born there so I have citizenship. If anyone needs a husband and wants to move there…🤷♂️
@pono_ouiji3 жыл бұрын
Awe come move back to Northwest Amexem
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
I created a more detailed video about the things you need to do before and after moving to London if you're thinking about making the move! Check it out here 🤗: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjMnHpvibSdbJo&
@Luvhy42 жыл бұрын
Moving to uk 🇬🇧 soon
@zuhaakhtar68073 жыл бұрын
You are so stunning 😍
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Aww you're too sweet ☺️
@jasminej33983 жыл бұрын
What sites did you use to find your place?
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
I used rightmove and zoopla mainly, but I have heard good things about Openrent for private landlords
@valmal26592 жыл бұрын
I like how you guys are obsessed with coming here, I’m tryna go Toronto😂😂
@7saany3 жыл бұрын
How much is your monthly rent?
@ps617623 жыл бұрын
UK is not in EU 😉
@itskayladanielle2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I want to do. How easy was it for job placement?
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm so different for everyone and depends on the industry. Personally I was able to get a referral but def there is competition for companies that actually sponsors visas unless your in a position/industry that’s high in demand.
@itskayladanielle2 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan gotcha, that makes sense
@Jonas_Bro3 жыл бұрын
Why did you leave Canada?
@Nas-hf7tv Жыл бұрын
what airlines did u use to get $200 flight there? :o
@MonicaXGuan Жыл бұрын
Westjet!
@Nas-hf7tv Жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan omg thank you i found a very good flight ! what bank did you use while u over there and converted ur money?
@johnnywang96033 жыл бұрын
do u like uk or Canada more?
@NixenNight2 жыл бұрын
can i apply for a permanent visa while om T5?
@MonicaXGuan2 жыл бұрын
You can but depending on the type of visa you might have to fly back to your home country for the application.
@NixenNight2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@toinialweendo3 жыл бұрын
What work do you do now?
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
I work in marketing right now!
@madaleineisabel21993 жыл бұрын
Hey girl, did they require you be vaccinated?
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
When I moved the vaccines weren't available yet so they didn't have any rules around that 😅Although i don't think that will ever be a perquisite, you might just need to quarantine for longer.
@madaleineisabel21993 жыл бұрын
I hope it doesn’t become a pre-rec lol. Do you have a recommendation of which areas to live in? I want to easily travel to other parts of Europe and also not spend a ton on rent. You’re our Canadian living in UK guru girl @@MonicaXGuan
@mitfizedits63473 жыл бұрын
how much did it cost you to move
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm hard to say. Off the top of my head I would say the whole process to moving in and paying a deposit would be like 6-7k. Maybe I’ll make a video going more in-depth with an itemized list.
@xp162 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan kk thanks i’m planning to move in with a year and that’s roughly what i thought how much to move
@jenjones903 жыл бұрын
All very strange considering our borders were meant to be closed 😆 Why move here during a pandemic though? To a country that's rife with corona and a city that up until a month ago was deserted....
@MonicaXGuan3 жыл бұрын
Oh haha it’s because I moved with my partner who’s studying medicine here ^^
@jenjones903 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaXGuan oh ok that makes a bit more sense 😊 hope he/she is doing well in their studies 🙂
@bluemoon1989003 жыл бұрын
London=no summer
@Dangleesak692 жыл бұрын
Canadian moving to the UK soon but I was born there so I have citizenship. If anyone needs a husband and wants to move there…🤷♂️