Employment on travel?

Last activity 15 June 2018 by Cynic

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AlgreenMember15 June 2018 15:46:44

So according to the UK gov website, as a US citizen, I can stay in the UK for up to 6 months without a visa. I'm considering relocating to Edinburgh and living with a friend who is a student at University of Edinburgh. If I go and live with her, how likely is it that I'd be able to find work without a visa? Will people be willing to hire me and pay cash?

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert15 June 2018 16:33:15

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

The short answer is that as a US citizen, you can't work anywhere in the UK without the appropriate visa; if you're caught, then you would be deported and not allowed back in the country.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
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