TomZan
American looking for information about Scotland
Forum posts
9
About me
American
Lives in Seattle
Registration: 28 August 2012
Activity
Volunteering in Scotland by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Scotland? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
I am from the US. It is my understanding that we cannot work or volunteer in the UK. Read More
Moving To Edinburgh As A US Citizen by parsifal
I own a successful arts business in the US. I want to open a branch in Edinburgh and move there with my family. All I read on the internet is how difficult it is to get a work visa unless you are invited by a Scottish business or have a very highly ...
If it works out please let me know. All I am trying to do is to retire there. Read More
Moving to Scotland soon by RMcCorkle
My husband and I will be moving to Scotland soon, looking to the Leith or Edinburgh area mainly. Any and all information in the easiest way to procure a job once there would be awesome. I have been in the banking/finance sector for going on 7 ...
It has always been my opinion after looking into this that unless you are from the UK there is not much of a way to work in Scotland. They do not want us even as a retired person with money. 6 months and you are out. Sound like your husband as ... Read More
Hello from Washington State by themischos
Hi, all. Just joined the blog and wanted to introduce ourselves. We (John & Debbie) have wanted to move for some time and see different parts of the world, and Scotland fits so much of what we're looking for in a home base. I'm in the early stages ...
Me too. Im from Seattle. My plan is to retire soon. Was hoping to spend a year or two in Scotland. Well, what I am finding that is not do-able. Seems with a passport you can only stay 6 months. Also seems getting a Visa for retireing there is ... Read More
Considering the leap by luxnoir
Hello I'm considering a move in the near future so I thought I'd check out this forum. I'm wondering what it feels like to be in a strange country with no friends or family. How easy is it for you? It's a really big decision so, I'm going to seek ...
I want to know how do you get a visa to stay longer then 6 months? Read More
Considering the leap by luxnoir
Hello I'm considering a move in the near future so I thought I'd check out this forum. I'm wondering what it feels like to be in a strange country with no friends or family. How easy is it for you? It's a really big decision so, I'm going to seek ...
Im thinking of the leap also. My big problem is permission to get to stay in the country. A passport only lets you stay for 6 months. Need a reason to get a visa? I just want to retire, experience the country and enjoy. Seems that is not alowed. Read More