Laird
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Lives in Glasgow, Scotland
Registration: 09 August 2015
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Is it legal to do freelancing in addition to work in my main job? by Teddy Gilbert
I am a non-EU citizen and I want to start looking for jobs in Budapest as a graphic designer. This means, hopefully, I will enter Hungary on a work visa and get a work permit. In addition to working in my main job, I would really like to be able to ...
The Answer would depend on the Terms contract you signed when you were first Employed,all of that agreement is legally binding. Read More
Wanna work in scotland by yaseen ahmed
Hi there, myself yaseen ahmed, software developer in a small scale industry in Hyderabad,AP,India.I have 18 months of experience in web development and also in JAVA so i wish to work in scotland.Guys please help me with this: 1) Will i get a job ...
Have you tried outbounders.com or Guru.com These company's take on remote workers. The Entrepreneurs Visa is only available to those who have £200,000 to invest in a U.K that accepts them as a Director. Thats a lot of money. Read More
Wanna work in scotland by yaseen ahmed
Hi there, myself yaseen ahmed, software developer in a small scale industry in Hyderabad,AP,India.I have 18 months of experience in web development and also in JAVA so i wish to work in scotland.Guys please help me with this: 1) Will i get a job ...
New laws have made it extremely difficult to get work visas to life in the U.K. The easiest way is to obtain either a Student or Entrepreneurs Visa,for the latter you need to become a Director in a British Company and invest shares in the Company, ... Read More
Looking for flats to rent and to find flatmates and any advice by emi.see
Hello! I'm Emi, 19 years old from USA...I've recently gotten accepted to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for Classical Piano. I went to audition a month ago and fell in love with Glasgow. I plan on moving there in the summer sometime ...
Greetings, Classical Piano superb! I have a flat with 2 rooms bathroom and kitchen. I live in a suite downstairs,so a renter would have the kitchen fridge and cupboards to themself. Its not in Glasgow,but right nr the train station in Cumberland ... Read More
Can I live in Glasgow on approx £1,000 per month? by MplsRose
I am seriously considering and hoping to move from Mpls MN, USA to Glasgow. My family is from Glasgow, both parents and older siblings born there, and almost all of my aunts, uncles & cousins currently live in Glasgow. (Parents & ...
Hi! I have lived in Glasgow for 10 yrs & now own a flat 14 miles away. A Flat may cost you £80 per week,then you should add £20 for electricity,then there is that dreaded council tax another £20 per week,£30 for food if you ... Read More
Retiring in Scotland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Scotland? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
The Present Government have a big Program with Immigration. The U.K has been allowing Commonwealth members to immigrate since the end of the British Empire,now its doing its utmost to keep other Nationalities out. You simply cant arrive in Scotland ... Read More
Letter of invitation by migmit
I'm living in Hungary with a (non-permanent) residency permit (Tartózkodási engedély). I want a relative of mine to visit me and stay at my place. On the consulate web site it says that I need to send a "letter of ...
its simply a formality, You can write it in English because they will have interpretors. No big deal it will state that the relative will be staying with you, and you have given your consent, then the Visa officials will know that he isnt going to ... Read More
Looking for a job in Glasgow to apply Tier 2 (General) visa by atsna
Hi All, I am Atsna from Jakarta, Indonesia. I am willing to move to glasgow for work. Is there anyone who has any idea about looking for a job in Glasgow in finance sector to get certificate of sponsorship referrence number to apply Tier 2 ...
It is almost impossible to get a work Visa for the U,K these days, the Present Government have made it far more difficult. Our Company sponsor the U.K Governments Entrepreneurs Visa,which enables points to be earned by becoming a Company Director. I ... Read More
Looking for a job in Glasgow to apply Tier 2 (General) visa by atsna
Hi All, I am Atsna from Jakarta, Indonesia. I am willing to move to glasgow for work. Is there anyone who has any idea about looking for a job in Glasgow in finance sector to get certificate of sponsorship referrence number to apply Tier 2 ...
British Freelance Writer Looking to Make Friends in Budapest by WackyLeon1990
Hi everyone, My name is Leon, I'm 26 years old and Freelancer from the UK. I've just recently moved to Budapest and I'm very eager to branch out and meet new people. I'd describe myself as an open, friendly and carefree type of ...
Hey Leon, Im arriving in Budapest around Midnight tommorrow sunday monday morning. Do You fancy going to the "Hello Baby" Night Club,just down the road from the Avenue Hostel? Or could meet you at the Avenue Hostel 12.15 where i will ... Read More
Living in Balaton area by GuestPoster109
Hi to all, I have a close friend coming from UK and want to live in Balaton with his wife and 2 kids. I wish to know if Siofok is a suitable place to live in ? Any person could recommend a family area ? My friend is an international consultant and ...
My neighbours house and mine is for sale in Zalaapati,14 km from lake balaton & Kesztheli the largest town on the lake. Both Cottages have more than 2 acres of land with nut & fruit trees. Prices are around £19,000 each Read More
Hungary Business Immigration / Hungarian Language by makoxford
Hello Friends, I want to start business in Hungary via LLC (kft) Company in my previous topic thread I have got some good information Thanks to klsallee and other friends who replied. One thing which came to my mind is , How about learning ...
I believe the vinyard is still available,and the building a chalet would be suitable for living,if it had a toilet. There is water for the vines from a tap in the field,but its not connected to the chalet. I want out of Hungary,my Cottage & 2.6 ... Read More
Address card for non-EU nationals by voyage2931
Hello everyone, I am newbie to this forum even though I kept reading it for a while gathering very useful information t help us with transition to expat life in Budapest. I am looking for some clarification related to an address card requirement ...
See the post below. Read More
Business etiquette in Hungary by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Hungary, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
After I paid my house purchase tax,they waited 2 months then send me the exact same bill again. When it was time to pay the council tax,they waited 4 weeks then sent me the bill for the previous year which the seller had already paid. When it came ... Read More
Food Shopping by Vicces1
I saw a lot of interest in bottled water in another post, so it got me thinking about food. Where do you shop and why? Are there any real price differences or quality differences? Are meats better in one or produce in another? Perhaps the store ...
Tescos is the best,and they import most of the produce. Hungary needs to prosecute its Food Processing Factories and look into food processing purity issues,the Population is being polluted by Chemicals in its food and water supply. Read More