Quote Originally Posted by mendoza82 View Post
hi everyone,can anyone tell me please if i go for an holiday in turkey or spain,do i need to apply a visa?i got here in the uk just a week ago with spouse visa valid until 2016.
and also do i or my husband need to report to any authority or govt that i am here in the uk already?please help.thanks in advance
Hi mendoza,

Register with your local doctor/dentist
Follow these links:-
How do I register with a GP?
How to find an NHS dentist?


Add your name to your husband's Council Tax Bill (this will provide address ID to open bank account, applying for credt, applying for FLR etc.)

Add your name to your husband's utility bills (this will provide address ID to open bank account, applying for credt, applying for FLR etc.)

Apply for a National Insurance Number
Follow this link:-
Get a National Insurance number

Get a bank account (probably only a 'basic' bank account as you will have no credit history)

Consider studying and passing the new Life in UK Test (you need to pass this before applying for ILR)
Always easier to study and pass before while you have time free before you start working.

Here are some other very useful links to research and explore:-

Here is a pretty good general website called Just arrived in UK
If you click on that link you'll also see you can select different languages including Filipino

The very best website for all issues connected with the UK Government Departments etc is here called GOV.UK
You'll find a complete range of information and services. Very useful.

You'll need to be familiar with the Provision of UK Health services within the NHS. Their website is here called NHS Choices