Research your profession in the UK

It is important you research what you need to do to allow you to work in your profession in the UK. Some professions may not require you to do anything while others may require you to sit a test, fill out paper work that could take months to process or in a worst case scenario your qualifications may not be recognised in the UK and therefore you may have to consider other work whilst in the UK.

To find out what you need to practice your profession contact industry association bodies and relevant industry recruitment agencies that can give you specific guidance.

Organise a relevant Visa/Passport that will allow you to work in the United Kingdom

If you are a National (passport holder) from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. This link explains the rights of European citizens to work in the UK, Bulgarian and Romanian nationals need to apply for permission.

Those people who are not EEA Nationals may still be eligible to work in the UK but will need to obtain a working visa. These are split into various categories these being high-value migrants, Skilled workers, temporary workers, workers and business people from Turkey, other categories and Commonwealth nationals with UK ancestry. For information regarding UK working Visa click on this link.

Students can also work in the UK although are restricted with the hours they can work. 

Things to do once you  have booked your ticket

 Booking Short Term Accommodation

If you don’t have any friends that you can stay with than you will need to book accommodation, some options for sourcing this accommodation are listed below.

Hotels (Trivago, Expedia, Late Rooms, Trip Advisor)  

Budget Chain Hotels (Premier Inn, Travel Lodge, Easy Hotel) 

Hostels (Hostel Bookers, Hostelz, Hostel World) 

University - Summer only (London School of economics, Imperial College of Science and Technology)

Short term let (Air BnB, 9Flats, Gumtree) 

  Scan and save your important documents

Any important documents such as passports, birth certificates, job references, insurance policies should be scanned and if possible saved in your email account so you can access them anytime online around the world. Important documents such as your original birth certificate are best left behind in a place easy for friends/family to locate if needed again.

  Prepare for your job search

There are quite a few things you can do to make sure you hit the ground running with your job search and could even help you be one of the lucky ones who secures a job before they arrive. Go to our finding a job section for more detailed advice.

•         Update your CV and prepare versions targeting the specific jobs you are seeking.
•         Place your CV on relevant job sites (remember to amend once you have landed with UK phone and contact details). 
•         Develop a list of relevant agencies to contact on arrival.
•         Use Linkedin to source companies and contacts you may wish to approach direct. Update your profile. Looking to study in London? We've teamed up with Glimmer Consulting who specialise in finding the right courses and Universities for foreign students. they also provide many other very useful services for anyone who has just moved to London. Click here for all details.

Finding a University

Looking to study in London? We've teamed up with Glimmer Consulting who specialise in finding the right courses and Universities for foreign students. they also provide many other very useful services for anyone who has just moved to London.

Click here for all details.