So you’re moving from the US to the UK…or maybe you are just thinking and/or wishing about it. Whether you are ready to go with a visa in hand, or just wondering what all it might entail, this blog post is for you. I am going to do my best to answer any and all questions you may have from banking to driving to watching TV. If you have any questions I didn’t answer, be sure to comment and I’ll get to them!
Note: I moved here in 2020 on a Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa. Some of my knowledge and experience will be specific to that visa type and job opportunity, but most of it will be generally helpful to everyone. Similarly, as time goes on, some of my information may become outdated, but I will try to keep things as up-to-date as I can!
The original of this post is being written in July 2025, and I dedicate it to my friends Annie and Meg, who are moving here this year, and with whom I’ve spent hours on Discord answering questions. This is my attempt to gather all of those answers in one place so others can benefit, too!
As I started to write, I realized this was going to be one mahoosive post if I kept it all as one, so instead I broke it down into separate posts. You can click on the links below to find information on each topic!
XOXO, Bethany