Work and spouse visa & public funds

[Filipino]

Hi all

Plan to apply for spouse visa to UK soon.

Can anyone advise can I work in UK when I arrive, do I need to do anything and what is the procedure for being allowed to work?

What are public funds, I read there is no entitlement to them?

What would I be entitled to when i arrive in UK?

Thank you.

[joebloggs]

yes you can work straight away, but you'll find it easier with a National Insurance number.

your probably not entitled to any public funds, but your partner maybe..
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/wh...s/publicfunds/

thou you or your partner could be entitled to claim certain other 'benefits' depending on your circumstances eg if you have children..

[Filipino]

Thank you for the reply.

How about general health care cover, is that available from time of arrival or is it for emergency only or no cover at all.

Thank you so much

[Arthur Little]

How about general health care cover, is that available from time of arrival or is it for emergency only or no cover at all.

Thank you so much

Yes ... as the wife/husband of a British citizen, you're entitled to free healthcare under the National Health Service from the moment of your arrival ... simply take your passport [containing your spousal visa] along to the medical practice with which your husband/wife is registered, as proof of your marriage.

[Arthur Little]

to the Filipino/UK Forum ... and good luck with your forthcoming visa application.

[estherboaz]

Yes ... as the wife/husband of a British citizen, you're entitled to free healthcare under the National Health Service from the moment of your arrival ... simply take your passport [containing your spousal visa] along to the medical practice with which your husband/wife is registered, as proof of your marriage.

aside from that you need proof of address like bank statement or utility bill or tenancy agreement

[stretch33]

Here is another little question along these lines.....My kids are coming over to visit later in the summer, l know my missus cant get treatment at my gp but as my kids have brit passports can they receive gp services ?? Opinions please
Stretch

[triple5]

I'm surprised that username hadn't been snapped up earlier Welcome to the forum anyway

[liane]

Hi Welcome to the forum

[estherboaz]

how old are your kids?your wife wont be able to recieve free health services during her visit.

[stretch33]

Hi Thanks for replies, My kids are 4 and 1.5 years old, i know my missus wont be able to receive nhs care but as the kids are brit passport holders thought l would pose the question.
I'm just thinking forward incase an accident occurs and whether l need to get travel ins for them and missus.

Cheers Stretch

[somebody]

Hi Thanks for replies, My kids are 4 and 1.5 years old, i know my missus wont be able to receive nhs care but as the kids are brit passport holders thought l would pose the question.
I'm just thinking forward incase an accident occurs and whether l need to get travel ins for them and missus.

Cheers Stretch

From my limited knowledge but I have asked a few questions at several hospitals on some of the suject. Your kids would hav no problems if a british pssport is shown and you can prove your their dad and a british resident or citzen then no probs

Most people needing An E as long as they give a Uk address have no problems if you need a bed in a ward or long term treatment thts when the fun can start but depends on the hospital.. I do know that several central london Hospitals have departments who deal with non resident chargable blls.

You would need to probably check the terms of travel insurance as of course most is only for british residents which you would need to check there defintion of a british resiedent I think its taken as someone here for six months but as you probably know insurance companies will pounce on any small issues with your eligbilty to claim if required.

Lets hope you dont need to use and stays theory