New to the UK?
Everything you need to settle in — set up your eVisa, open a bank account, register with a GP, get your NI number, understand council tax, and more.
Everything you need, organised
eVisas & Immigration Status
The transition from BRP to eVisa — what changed, how to set up your UKVI account, and how to share your immigration status with employers.
National Insurance Number
What a National Insurance number is, why you need it for work and tax, and how to apply for one.
Banking & Credit History
How to open a UK bank account, what documents you need, and how to build your credit history from scratch.
GP Registration & NHS
How to register with a GP, how the NHS works for newcomers, and what you may need to pay for.
Council Tax
What council tax is, how the bands work, who has to pay, and how to get discounts or exemptions.
Driving in the UK
Rules for driving with a foreign licence, when you must exchange it, and how the UK driving test works.
Renting a Home
How renting works in the UK — finding a place, tenancy agreements, deposits, and your rights as a tenant.
What will you actually take home?
Use our free calculator to see your monthly take-home pay after tax and National Insurance — before you start working.
Preparing for the Life in the UK Test?
You will need to pass the Life in the UK Test for settlement and citizenship. Start practising now with free exam-style questions.