Questions tagged [uk-citizens]

For questions pertaining to citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
1 vote
1 answer
98 views

Should I open a US bank account for my study abroad?

I am going to start a year's study in the US, transferring from the UK. I will be staying in San Diego, CA. In the UK, I currently have a student account with Santander and a general account with ...
Harry Smith's user avatar
5 votes
0 answers
209 views

Australian spousal VISA refused, grounds to appeal? [closed]

I'm from the UK and my wife is Australian. I applied for a spousal VISA in 2009 which was granted (provisionally). We lived in Australia for about a year before returning to the UK. We then visited ...
Fishcake's user avatar
  • 159
3 votes
0 answers
132 views

What's the minimum amount of money I need to show to be able to support a UK family visa for my kids?

I am an UK passport holder and I have got a job offer in UK. I am planning to bring my family with me (wife has Japanese passport and kids have got New Zealand passport). The kids cannot get an UK ...
user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
166 views

W9 Form for non resident dual-national

My son is opening a bank account in France. He was born in the USA, while we (English Parents) lived there for a few years. For the last 20 years (since age 5), he has been back in the UK, and is dual ...
Wedge's user avatar
  • 11
3 votes
0 answers
221 views

UK expat bank account [duplicate]

How can a UK citizen open a UK bank account without a UK address? Are there any UK banks which do this? I have recently been told that my UK bank account, used for pension payments, is to be closed ...
D Kerr's user avatar
  • 31
0 votes
1 answer
245 views

UK Driver's license, in India

Say you have a normal UK driver's license. Say you're in India for some months - you're already in Mumbai. You want to drive... (*) a rental car. Is it possible? (*) the company buys you an old ...
Fattie's user avatar
  • 177
3 votes
2 answers
2k views

UK MoT, tax and insurance in Ireland

I have 12 months mot and 2 months tax left on my car and I am planning to move to Ireland with my car, so can I drive with the UK mot and tax or do I have to buy new tax and mot and Can I buy an ...
Damandeep singh's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
254 views

NHS Surcharge for UK Fiancé

I am asking about a policy query concerning the new NHS surcharge fee. A British national wishes to bring his partner over to the UK on a fiancé visa. I understand that anyone wishing to apply for a ...
Gayot Fow's user avatar
  • 3,214
0 votes
1 answer
149 views

I am (US Permanent resident) Moving back to the UK for a year only and have Paper work questions

I am moving to the UK for a year (for pleasure, not business). I currently live and plan to return to the US after that period, However my wife and son (US citizens) are coming with me and also plan ...
Jonathan Broderick's user avatar
2 votes
1 answer
6k views

If I live outside the UK for 5 years - is my student loan made void?

I am currently living in Dubai as a British Citizen on Expat work contract. I have heard that if you live and work outside of the UK for over 5 years; all your student loans will be cancelled and ...
TheBlackBenzKid's user avatar
7 votes
1 answer
197 views

Alternatives for US visa interview in London for disabled person?

My Husband and I are going to try and relocate to the USA. He is British I am American. I will be sending in the petition soon to start the process of obtaining the Visa for him to relocate. I know ...
Juanita Clarke's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
119 views

How can I quit my job before my 6 month probation and before my 2 years service and jump ship without getting the dubai ban?

If I jump ship for a higher salary before my 6 month probation or better yet; before my 2 years of service at my current employer; I have heard I will be banned for 6 months to work. Apparently you ...
TheBlackBenzKid's user avatar
2 votes
0 answers
79 views

Did not get National Insurance Number whilst living in the UK [closed]

My wife lived in the UK for 9 years before settling in Canada. She did not work during that time because she was looking after the children while I was in full time employment in the UK. She did not ...
Billy's user avatar
  • 21
3 votes
1 answer
1k views

Are 2 passports valid when one is British and the other applied for in Bulgaria

My daughter who is 4 was born in the UK and holds a British Passport. Her mother who is Bulgarian wants her to have a passport from Bulgaria. Question is will she be able to retain the British ...
user avatar
7 votes
1 answer
2k views

Born in Ghana, West Africa to British parents - can my kids get British passports

I was born in Ghana, West Africa to British parents and registered with the High Commission at birth. We now live in Australia and I have Australian citizenship as well as British and my kids are ...
Victoria's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
183 views

Blue British Passport Renewal

Can the blue British passport be renewed? It's written British subject on national status. It belongs to my dad, I want a British passport for myself.
Patrick's user avatar
  • 11
4 votes
2 answers
3k views

What is the minimum level of experience required to gain a US H1B visa?

As I understand it, one of the requirements to be granted a H1B US working visa is that you possess a degree from a US college, or 12 years working experience in the relevant field. I've also read a ...
Chris Payne's user avatar
2 votes
0 answers
66 views

United Kingdom Difference between NN4B and NHS number [closed]

Read something called NHS number that is like a unique identifier for people used by hospitals. Also the heard that there is something called NN4B which assigns NHS numbers for babies. Question: Is ...
Sai's user avatar
  • 121
4 votes
2 answers
10k views

Is it legal for dual citizens to have two completely different official names in the two countries where they are citizens?

Details: I'm a Hungarian citizen by birth, moved to the UK a few years ago. I changed my name in the UK via Deed Poll to an English name, which is completely different from my Hungarian one (both ...
user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
323 views

Requirements of an EU but non - German citizen to move and work with EU citizen to Germany?

What would the requirements be to be able to take a non-EU spouse to Germany by a UK Citizen? Moving from a non-EU country into Germany? Does the non-EU need a visa, or can they work upon arrival with ...
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
2 votes
1 answer
93 views

What tax/social security would I have to pay any UK salary I earn while a US resident?

I'm really confused about this. I read a lot about US residents living abroad and earning. I am not a US Citizen but I am/will be a resident soon. If I owned a company in the UK and got paid a salary ...
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
4 votes
3 answers
45k views

Driver's license, UK, change of address

In a word, what is (really) required in practice, when changing address for a UK driver's license? Consider, say, the situation where in the UK you are (genuinely) "living at a friend's house," or ...
Fattie's user avatar
  • 177
3 votes
1 answer
193 views

Do applicants of first time child British Passports in the USA need countersignatures?

I've had a look at the Government Site on overseas applications for the USA, and the checklist for supporting documents too. However over here, it says I need a countersignature. The issue is I just ...
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
4 votes
2 answers
885 views

Requirements to move with US (Non-EU) spouse over to Germany as an EU citizen?

I'm a UK Citizen living in the USA. What would the requirements be to move with my US Citizen spouse to Germany? And is it possible or would I have to move over first then move there.
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
5 votes
1 answer
211 views

Do I need to pay Social Security in the USA for UK salary?

I know that I will have to pay tax on my UK earnings in the USA since I am a US permanent resident and live in the USA for the majority of the year. I hold British Citizenship. The question is will I ...
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
9 votes
2 answers
660 views

I am a freelance web developer with all clients in UK but looking to move with family to Germany

I am a freelance web developer with all clients in UK but looking to move with family to Germany. So would I need to register as a freelancer in Germany and how soon, if I travel back to England a ...
tristanbailey's user avatar
6 votes
2 answers
36k views

How to track a US K-1 visa application once USCIS has approved the I-129F?

I'm applying for a K-1 USA visa from the UK. I was wondering how to track it beyond the USCIS. I know it goes to the NVC then goes to my local consulate. Is there any way to know online where I can ...
Vagish's user avatar
  • 647
11 votes
2 answers
22k views

Can I get a NI number from abroad?

I will be turning 16 soon, I am a British citizen but I have never lived there. I want to be able to receive a National Insurance Number to work in the UK when I am older. Most people in the UK are ...
Miles's user avatar
  • 111
8 votes
1 answer
2k views

Can I work for a British Umbrella Company while resident in Italy?

I am currently living and working in the UK, but may need to move to Italy within the next year. My current employer is willing to employ me as a contractor while I am abroad but do not want to get ...
mavnn's user avatar
  • 181
1 vote
1 answer
2k views

What is the easiest way to move to New York from the UK? [closed]

I am a UK citizen and I want to emigrate to New York. My grandma is a US citizen but is currently living in the UK. I'm not sure if that helps. And I work as a web developer which is supposedly a job ...
Tom Hawkin's user avatar
7 votes
1 answer
1k views

How do I file CA state taxes without a SSN or ITIN?

Background: UK citizen, spent a summer as a J1 intern in California. Didn't get a SSN. So I sent my US federal tax return and ITIN application to the US embassy London. Fairly sure that was the ...
saku's user avatar
  • 101
10 votes
2 answers
1k views

Working remotely while under UK Ancestry Visa

One of the requirements in the UK Ancestry Visa overview states: "You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if: you are able and planning to work in the UK" Would working remotely for my current Canadian ...
wkm's user avatar
  • 203
5 votes
4 answers
5k views

Where do I get my UK passport renewed (in the Netherlands)?

I am a UK citizen currently living in the Netherlands. What would I have to do, or where would I have to go, in order to renew my passport?
Kaz Dragon's user avatar

1 2
3