Moving to London during a pandemic | How I moved from Canada to the UK

[@Glowzz245]

I’ve lived in the uk my whole life I don’t know why I am watching this

[@113wy]

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!!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Aww thanks, you’re so sweet ☺️ Hope things work out with your move! 🎉

[@irenec3408]

Also from Toronto, and really considering moving to the UK. So glad I found your channel and looking forward to more videos!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Aww Thank you!

[@Brandylazalde]

Thanks for the video. Living vicariously through you because I’ll never have this kind of courage! I hope you love it 💙

[@MonicaXGuan]

Aww thank you 💕. I honestly was afraid to do it too but the opportunity just kinda came up!

[@nathanaelshing]

“I’m used to London already I feel like” 🤗 (side note: the edits are absolutely fab)

[@mangoxpizza]

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! :-)

[@MonicaXGuan]

Haha yes! seems like there's quite a few people still moving during the pandemic 😅

[@alexandersergeyvichgolubko4133]

@@MonicaXGuan may I ask you..what was your job occupation as you moved to london?

[@seeyouleda13]

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 🤗

[@seeyouleda13]

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!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Haha I'm doing the same thing basically! Subbed to you too! Strangely I got rejected by Monzo 😂Got through with Sterling tho

[@shirleyzhang6797]

I'm moving next month, so this has been so informative. Thanks for sharing your journey, lady :)

[@MonicaXGuan]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your move! 🤗

[@electroskates2434]

how is going now

[@abbieoliveira8004]

moving to London in 2 months so happy I found your channel!!!!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Nice! Congrats 🎉 Good luck with your move!

[@basimabasima]

my visa just got approved and i’m moving in august 🙏🏾 can’t wait

[@MonicaXGuan]

Woo! Good luck with your move! 🎉

[@dantierandbalogh]

Omg those London prices though😅 Welcome to London aka best city in the world 🤗 Jacqueline😊

[@assadahfiaddareen]

I like your vlog about moving to London. I visited it 6 times & hope to visit it again. Greeting From Riyadh 🌹🌹🌹

[@19Sammay]

i had no idea England was still allowing people to move!!!!!! I AM DOING THIS

[@Anastasiia.in.England]

I will move to London too on summer 😍

[@lunapuna3542]

Cool!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Good luck with your move!

[@kayluongx]

welcome to london 💖

[@MonicaXGuan]

Thank youu 💞

[@idilmenekse]

Ohh Monicaaaa 🥰 it’s fab! ❤️

[@MonicaXGuan]

Haha heyyyyy 😘 💕

[@emilybiroschak9937]

Thank you ever so kindly for this!

[@extrimist1010]

Thanks for making this video... I really needed this. ❤️

[@MonicaXGuan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NAMSAYN]

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 :)

[@MonicaXGuan]

thank you! 💕 Good luck with your move :)

[@JamieDhother]

I'm moving to West London in October. Thanks for this.

[@Linda32539]

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.

[@cocomochafashion]

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 ?

[@moonbeam0124]

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!

[@MonicaXGuan]

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!

[@jessicakwok5112]

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!

[@MonicaXGuan]

aww thank you! 💕 hope your staying safe too. Haha yes was throughly disappointed with the rental options, makes toronto look cheap 🥲

[@Nathan-od4sl]

I like love very much your stylish speaking I love Canada and UK also

[@jamarberry2992]

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 👌🏽

[@shamu987]

Can i connect with you? I am a Canadian citizen want to move to UK.

[@MrBrownnn696]

Thank you so much....

[@kyasmrtist]

Ahh, my dream. I'm British but I've never been to the UK. I may move there when I'm older.

[@rojamillerover]

You were born outside Britain?

[@foxskinn]

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.

[@cloudsurfer73]

I have the same question, about how she was able to set up a job before even having a uk address

[@raquellfernando919]

@@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.

[@albin2232]

Really interesting video. Subscribed. Hello from Edinburgh 🖐

[@Luckie666]

So organized! 👏

[@john_smith1471]

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.

[@MonicaXGuan]

That's true! I guess my frustration was that credit scores and financial history don't translate well between countries. 😅

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@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.

[@keivanaburgess1510]

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

[@MonicaXGuan]

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.

[@keivanaburgess1510]

@@MonicaXGuan thank you so much for all the useful information I would do that for the sim. Looking forward to your London post 👌

[@katrinamatthews4919]

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

[@MonicaXGuan]

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

[@WordsmithJohn]

welcome to city island

[@MonicaXGuan]

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&

[@ntone888]

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

[@soulawakeningexpedition1664]

Hey I loved your video, Keep up the great work!! Btw in which area you are staying, the flat looks beautiful

[@MonicaXGuan]

It’s in canning town! I talk more about it in this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4C6nIRmedSSm7M

[@suwi5632]

Just curious approximately how much is the rent for your place?

[@ikepogafaar]

Hello, if I may ask, what airline did you use? Going on an exchange school program for a year. Thank you!

[@MonicaXGuan]

I believe I just flew with westjet

[@ikepogafaar]

@@MonicaXGuan thanks

[@kapihanwithjohn1145]

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!

[@MonicaXGuan]

I had to pick it at a post office :)

[@kapihanwithjohn1145]

@@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? :)

[@MonicaXGuan]

​@@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

[@Llink4n]

You're lucky to be eligible for the T5 visa. :)

[@pono_ouiji]

Awe come move back to Northwest Amexem

[@johnnywang9603]

do u like uk or Canada more?

[@ryleecurtis2189]

I've got this VISA too!!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Wooo congrats! Good luck with your move!

[@Silly_comb]

Which city is better to live Toronto or London? I wanna move to one of those cities but it's hard to choose

[@MonicaXGuan]

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.

[@Jonas_Bro]

Why did you leave Canada?

[@7saany]

How much is your monthly rent?

[@miriamkatze]

I love your earrings and necklace, where do you get your jewelry?

[@MonicaXGuan]

Thanks! So my necklace is from my family in China but my earring is from Zara I think!

[@kyasmrtist]

Also, did you leave your family? How does it feel to be alone in another country?

[@MonicaXGuan]

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. ^^;

[@Luvhy4]

Moving to uk 🇬🇧 soon

[@jasminej3398]

What sites did you use to find your place?

[@MonicaXGuan]

I used rightmove and zoopla mainly, but I have heard good things about Openrent for private landlords

[@itskayladanielle]

This is exactly what I want to do. How easy was it for job placement?

[@MonicaXGuan]

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.

[@itskayladanielle]

@@MonicaXGuan gotcha, that makes sense

[@Dangleesak69]

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…🤷‍♂️

[@Nas-hf7tv]

what airlines did u use to get $200 flight there? :o

[@MonicaXGuan]

Westjet!

[@Nas-hf7tv]

@@MonicaXGuan omg thank you i found a very good flight ! what bank did you use while u over there and converted ur money?

[@zuhaakhtar6807]

You are so stunning 😍

[@MonicaXGuan]

Aww you're too sweet ☺️

[@toinialweendo]

What work do you do now?

[@MonicaXGuan]

I work in marketing right now!

[@valmal2659]

I like how you guys are obsessed with coming here, I’m tryna go Toronto😂😂

[@madaleineisabel2199]

Hey girl, did they require you be vaccinated?

[@MonicaXGuan]

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.

[@madaleineisabel2199]

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

[@NixenNight]

can i apply for a permanent visa while om T5?

[@MonicaXGuan]

You can but depending on the type of visa you might have to fly back to your home country for the application.

[@NixenNight]

Thank you so much

[@ernykwame4285]

screw canada im moving to the uk bruh

[@monaarchy2367]

wow

[@ps61762]

UK is not in EU 😉

[@mitfizedits6347]

how much did it cost you to move

[@MonicaXGuan]

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.

[@xp16]

@@MonicaXGuan kk thanks i’m planning to move in with a year and that’s roughly what i thought how much to move

[@jenjones90]

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....

[@MonicaXGuan]

Oh haha it’s because I moved with my partner who’s studying medicine here ^^

[@jenjones90]

@@MonicaXGuan oh ok that makes a bit more sense 😊 hope he/she is doing well in their studies 🙂

[@bluemoon198900]

London=no summer

[@Dangleesak69]

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…🤷‍♂️