Hi,
After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual citizen and of course my wife holds a US passport.
We both intend to continue working for US based companies, at least for a while for me. I work in technology and my wife is an Integrative Health Coach.
I'm looking for your experience of returning to the UK, for sure around the following topics:
- Spousal visa
- Opening a bank account
- Getting setup with a cell phone
- Challenges with establishing good credit (my US credit rating is 800 plus, but how much does that count in the US?)
- Can I resurrect my old UK driving license, or would I need to take a test?
- Would my wife need to take a driving test to obtain a license?
- We would plan to rent for at least a year. What do agents or owners require from someone with no recent UK credit history?
- Getting back onto the NHS.
- Getting registered with a Dr/GP.
- Taxes
I'm missing some important questions for sure, but that is enough for now. Any feedback, advice would be very welcome.
Regards,
Paul and Valynne