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If you are bored of your town and want to move to a much bigger place full of opportunities, dreams and success, then consider moving to London. The burgeoning metropolis is full of great opportunities to find work, start a business and study or find entertainment and socialize.
Millions of people travel in and out of the city every year for tourism, conferences and study. In this blog, we share some tips on how to move to the city and what you can do to make it here.
Prior to the Move
Immigration solicitors in London advise that before you move to the city, make sure you are prepared. London is the most expensive city in Europe and only a few cities in the US can top it in terms of living costs.
Make sure you have a place reserved for your stay before you arrive. If you start searching for a place after you arrive, it will cost you more.
Be aware that London is full of people. If you are coming from a quiet place, the number of people you will see and meet can be overbearing.
The population of London is very diverse. You will find White, Black, Latin, Asian, South Asian, French, German, Italians, Polish and pretty much all kinds of people from all over the world.
Lastly, if you are staying for over a month, it is highly advised to have an account in a bank that has local branches in London. While most transactions have now been digitized, having an account in a London-based bank can save you unnecessary costs.
Moving to London
London is the gateway to Europe for people coming in from outside the continent. To Europeans, the city has been the financial capital for centuries. It is a great place to start a business, work, study, visit, or retire.
Here are some of the steps for moving to London.
- If you are coming to London from outside the UK as a foreigner, the first thing you will need is a visa. A UK visa allows you to stay anywhere within the UK, London included. The visas can be acquired under four categories.
- Investment or business startup visa
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