PlyMark
Romanian expat in England
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Registration: 25 November 2015
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Studying in England by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in England? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in England? ...
I first came to England as a student, back in 1990. I know, it's a lifetime ago. But back then studying here was more or less affordable. Now England is one of the most expensive places in the world for students. Between university fees (9,250 ... Read More
Are you happy in England? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in England? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Plymouth. It's a city, in case you're not familiar with England. Read More
Are you happy in England? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in England? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I first came here as a student in 1990, and after a few stints back in Romania and 6 years in the US, we finally settled in England. In all, I've been in England for 15 years. Compared to Romania, life is easier here. I don't think I am ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in England by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to England? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Best way to feel at home here is to make British friends. If you live and work and socialise mainly with other immigrants, you'll never integrate. Meet your neighbours and chat with them; go to pubs and talk with the customers; join a club; if ... Read More
How to get foreign degrees recognised in the uk by petercori
Hi All, I have a general enquiry concerning international degrees/diplomas/etc. I would like to know what the process is for a Hungarian for example who has a 'DIPLOMA WITH MASTERS DEGREE' in Chemistry (they are classed as a Clinical ...
Peter, most degrees from EU universities are recognised without any formalities. You will need a certified translation (done by a registered translator, and notarised) and usually that's it. Generally you don't need a NARIC certification, ... Read More
papers in UK by GuestPoster167
hi everyone i'm thinking of moving to Uk soon, I'm an italian citizen and I was wondering what papers should i get to live and travel in UK, i have no idea at all, so any tips would be hepfull I will be "workawaying" there from ...
To come here all you need is your Italian passport. To start work you don't need anything else, but you need to have a valid National Insurance number within 3 months of starting. You can apply for it online but you will be called to an ... Read More
Job requiring SC Clearance by AntoineUK
Hi folks, Has any of you managed to obtain a Security Check Clearance? By the look of it, being an expatriate does not help at all for the vetting process... Any advice on this topic please? Cheers Antoine
Hi, Baseline (BPSS) is not difficult to obtain even if you are an expat; they might require a police check from your country of origin, but I know a lot of people who got it. SC on the other hand, is rather difficult (read: almost impossible) to ... Read More
Hi! Can any tell me, if I need visa to UK, by Yolly88
My name is Yol, I lived in belguim but I'm From non-EU. Do I need visa to visit UK. Thank you.
The short answer is, yes. Until you receive your EU citizenship, you need the same visa as if you were applying from the Philippines. The only difference is that you can apply for a visa at the UK embassy in Belgium - normally they would ask you to ... Read More
I want to improve my English - Anyone help me by SuSu_Ice
I like speaking english language but the problem is that i can't speak it fluently. More over i am searching for the words while speaking to some one. How can i overcome this?
When I was learning English, what helped me most was to practice A LOT. Listen to English radio when you do something else. Watch English TV. Whenever you are alone and day dreaming, translate your thoughts into English in your head. Use any ... Read More
Surrender British passport and obtain Irish passport for EU permit? by mrsmagoos
Hello All, I am a British national living in UK. I was born here. Both my parents were born in Ireland and I am therefore entitled to an Irish passport. My husband is Albanian and living now in Albania after being caught here (UK) illegally. We ...
Hi, It is indeed easier to bring your spouse here if you are a EU citizen, than if you are a UK citizen. You don't need to give up your British citizenship, you only get Irish as a second citizenship and then apply as a EU citizen. I have ... Read More
Registration process in the UK by NorthernStar
Hi everyone! I'm an Italian lady who would like to live and work in the UK. My plan is moving there as soon as I find a job. I'd like to know how to proceed once I arrived there. Should I register at the city hall? Should I apply for a ...
Abduls, I am pretty sure what you are proposing is illegal in the UK, and also anywhere else in the EU. Read More
Barnevernet (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) Issues by pheebz0501
i have read some articles about Barnevernet's (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) unlawful taking of children away from their families, quoting some articles "kidnapping".. how true is this? here are some of those articles i've ...
Hi, yes, the facebook page is the best way to keep informed about this. It's both in Romanian and English (with a few bits in Norwegian). There are various articles about it on different blogs, but nothing in the media. Read More
Registration process in the UK by NorthernStar
Hi everyone! I'm an Italian lady who would like to live and work in the UK. My plan is moving there as soon as I find a job. I'd like to know how to proceed once I arrived there. Should I register at the city hall? Should I apply for a ...
Hi Northern Star! If you want to work here, within 3 months of starting work you need to register for National Insurance (at a JobCenter office). Best to do it as soon as you start, you need to book an appointment, it can take 2 weeks or so. If you ... Read More
Which City would you consider best to live and why? by kenjee
Hello Everybody! :) So as to have a general idea and help future expatriates to have some infos about different cities in which they could move, this thread has been created to gather some informations from YOU dear members. Which City do you ...
Plymouth. It's where I live. Not a very large city, but it is on the South coast by the sea. If you love sailing, fishing, beaches, anything sea related, it's wonderful. Rents and houses are cheaper than elsewhere. Two universities and three ... Read More
Barnevernet (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) Issues by pheebz0501
i have read some articles about Barnevernet's (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) unlawful taking of children away from their families, quoting some articles "kidnapping".. how true is this? here are some of those articles i've ...
Ignore what RosieeT says, if anything media has been glossing over the reality of what barnevernet does. Every year thousands of children are taken into care in Norway. Immigrant families and families where one parent is Norwegian and the other is ... Read More