What to do after I arrive in the UK?

[ConfusedMe]

Hello everyone, we already booked my ticket and will arrive in London just in time for Christmas.

After the sightseeing and holidays are over, what is needing to be done on my side?

Should I register at any Local Government office? What ID should I be applying? Healthcare ID, Etc...

Should we register our marriage certificate in the UK?

What are the things that need to be done?

Sorry for so many questions, I just want to be prepared in advance.

I was searching the UKBA website and it seems I can't find the right links.

Thank you,
Julie

Sounds like you are having the best time of your life Julie. Welcome to England!

Try and visit your local GP, and register for NHS

If you want to start looking for work, you can apply for a National Insurance Number. Just call Jobcentre plus and they will tell you the requirements you need to submit, and book you for an appointment/interview

Maybe open a bank account.

You can also start studying for Life in the UK Test (before they do some changes again)

Regards,

Donah

[DAnn]

Maybe open a bank account.

You can also start studying for Life in the UK Test (before they do some changes again)

Regards,

Donah

Hi, can I open a bank account without a job first? Did my husband and I misunderstand what we were told at the Barclays bank, that I could open a bank account of my own only when I have a job?

And also, when you say start studying for Life in the UK test, is there a school for this? Or a book I need to buy? Thanks a lot in advance!

[Arthur Little]

Hi, can I open a bank account without a job first?

Yes, D'Ann ... you can, IMO. Please see my reply in #23 of your corresponding thread, 'Where to Start'.

Did my husband and I misunderstand what we were told at the Barclays bank, that I could open a bank account of my own only when I have a job?

Possibly you did, ... ... so it may be a good idea if you were to take a look at Trefor's subsequent response on the same thread, as different people have had varying reactions to their efforts to open independent accounts - depending upon which Bank(s) they decided to approach.

[DAnn]

Yes, D'Ann ... you can, IMO. Please see my reply in #23 of your corresponding thread, 'Where to Start'.

Yes, saw your other reply, many thanks again Arthur Little!