Moving To Edinburgh As A US Citizen

Last activity 24 April 2014 by TomZan

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parsifalMember10 March 2013 20:43:30

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 desired job skill. If I register my business in Scotland, open a bank account and show that I have financial means to support myself, is it easier to then get a work visa? Is there anyone with experience that can help answer this?

Bob-666Contributor11 March 2013 07:35:50

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If you are running your own business you need the entrepreneur's visa not the work visa. See http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas- … repreneur/

TomZanNew member24 April 2014 19:54:45

If it works out please let me know. All I am trying to do is to retire there.

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