Just looking for any tips or advice that anyone could share. My family (myself, husband, two young children, and a small dog) are looking to do a working year in England from Australia. My husband was born there and we have visited his family there when we can. He has a UK passport and I know our daughters can get one, and I have an EU passport. (All in addition to our Australian passports). I am a teacher so I have reached out to companies to support me and my husband is going to ask his current employer to stay on remotely as others have already done this. We have quotes lined up to bring our dog with us and back so we understand that process and cost. We think we have all the big hurdles worked/planned out but I just wanted to see if others who have done the full relocation or a working stint like us and had any tips or suggestions on easy ways to do things or how to get set up once you’re in the UK. TIA!
Aussie here who has done several six-month stints in the UK. It sounds to me like you’ve got the really hard stuff sorted - i.e. accommodation and employment. Really it’s the logistics that are the pain in the arse.
I wouldn’t offer any tips. You’ll work it out as you go. I loved every minute of it, and I’m sure you will too. Goes without saying, but if it’s within budget make use of the fact that Europe’s right on your doorstep too.
That’s amazing! So glad to hear all of that. I imagine it’s going to be a bit of a mess and a total challenge but definitely worth it.
Don’t forget that you will need your own visa too because EU citizens no longer have freedom of movement to the UK. This will require a spouse visa application (or potentially skilled worker visa if you’re a teacher) which will add some extra time, complexity, and cost
Thank you! I had a feeling I would have to do something.