The first things you do when you arrive in the UK

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The first thing you do when you arrive in the UK; This thread is for students and workers who are meaning to relocate to the UK and need guidance.

Source; Twitter

1. The first thing you do when you arrive in the UK; Get your BRP (biometric residence permit). If you are a student, you can get this from your school or post office.

2. The first thing you do when you arrive in the UK; Get your Student ID card. This is important to enjoy all the school benefits. Also, attend the school 

registration and all freshers’ week activities. It really helps.

3. The first thing you do when you arrive in the UK; Open a bank account. Letter from school helps here but the old generation banks like Natwest and Barclays may need proof of address, so you may find it easier to open the new generation banks like Starling, 

Monzo and Revolut with your BRP, then you can open the old ones later.

4. The first thing you do when you arrive in the UK; Register for National Insurance Number. The Govt use this unique NI number to record your employment and tax. Some people will have their NI number on their BRP card. If you don’t, apply here. 

gov.uk/apply-national…

5. Register with your local GP. You have already paid the health surcharge, so register with your local GP so you can enjoy all the health benefits. If you are a particular age, there are some tests they will do for you too

Apply for a National Insurance numberApply for your first National Insurance number – you must have the right to live and work in the UK.https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number/how-to-apply

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp/

6. Get a Provisional Drivers License. A provisional license is a good means to show proof of address, particularly if you have not opened a bank account. It is also needed for you to take driving lessons before you go for your full driving test. 

There is a fee to get your provisional license. You can do it online or Post Office
gov.uk/apply-first-pr…

7. Register to vote. As a commonwealth citizen, you are allowed to vote in the UK. It also helps with credit score building

Apply for your first provisional driving licenceApply for your first provisional driving licence from DVLA online to drive a car, motorbike or moped.https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

Register to voteGet on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

8. Local Library. There are local libraries around you where you can loan books and get free internet.
gov.uk/local-library-…

9. If you live in London, Register for your Oystercard. You get a discount as a student.

Local library servicesFind your nearest library to access services such as book loans, CD rentals and internet accesshttps://www.gov.uk/local-library-services

18+ Student Oyster photocardFind out if you’re eligible for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard for discounted travel in Londonhttps://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/18-plus-student-oyster-photocard

Hopefully, this helps. Wishing you the very best this country has to offer♥️🙏

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