Questions tagged [uk-citizens]
For questions pertaining to citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Is it legal for dual citizens to have two completely different official names in the two countries where they are citizens?
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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?