Moving Checklist
Moving Guides
All Guides
Paperwork
Housing
Cost of Living
Taxes
Schools
Pet Relocation
Banking
Home Utilities
Packing & Shipping
Transport
Healthcare
Phone Plans
See Premium Plans
Log out
Your Moving Checklist 🇬🇧 ✅
📄
Sort out your Visa & Paperwork
Read the Visa Guide
Understand if I need a Visa
Receive my paperwork to travel
Apply for a National Insurance Number (only Expars who will earn a salary in the UK)
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Need help understanding if you need a Visa?
👑 Upgrade to Premium
for just $19/month to speak to an Advisor
Upgrade to Premium
🏠
Get Housing in the UK
Visit the Housing Guide
Arrange short-term accommodation (First 2-4 weeks)
Determine my monthly rental budget and narrow down Neighbourhoods to live in
Get Right To Rent (RTR) Share Code
Find a property and put in an offer
Pay holding deposit
Pass reference check
Sign Contract and Pay Security Deposit
Move In! 🏠🥰
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
📚 Finding a school (Families only)
Visit School Guide
Read up on how the School System works in the UK
Make a shortlist of schools
Apply for the school place
Receive confirmation from School confirming the slot
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
🐶 pet relocation
Visit the Pet Guide
Request Quotes from Pet Relocation Agencies
Book Pet Relocation Service or airline ticket
Get all documents and vaccines required for the relocation
Transport your pet to the UK
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
📦 Get Started with your Packing
Visit the Packing Guide
Decide what things you’re taking with you to the UK
Book Shipping Service (if you need to ship anything)
Pack all my bags and boxes
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
💰
Get a local Bank Account
Visit the Banking Guide
Get a Digital Bank Account before flying to have GBP currency
With a permanent UK Address, Open a local bank account
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
📱 Get a SIM Card
Visit the Phone Plans Guide
Get a SIM Card with a local phone number when you land
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Need help with any moving tasks?
👑 Upgrade to Premium
for just $19/month to speak to an Advisor
Upgrade to Premium
👩 Register for Healthcare
Visit the Healthcare Page
Register with a GP near your UK Home Address
Compare Private Health Insurance Plans & Purchase One if you like
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
🚌
Sort out your Transport
Visit the Transport Guide
Learn the public transport in your new city. Decide if you want to get a car.
Get your local driving license
Rent or buy a car, get insurance and any other requirements in your city
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
🏡 Move into your new Home
Visit the Home Bills Guide
Furnish your place
Register for water bills
Register for electricity bills
Register for gas bills (if your home has gas)
Set up Home Wifi
Register for Council Tax
Purchase a TV License (if you’re planning on watching live TV)
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
