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Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
Ways to settle in the UK, indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and routes to British citizenship
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Child Benefit if you've moved to the UK from abroad - who qualifies and which countries have an agreement with the UK
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Denmark, including guidance on residency, passports and travel, and working.
Information for UK nationals moving to or living in Ireland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Netherlands, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Use this form to apply for transfer of residence (ToR) relief when moving or returning to the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Switzerland, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
What to do if you go to work or retire abroad - sending HMRC a P85 or tax return, paying National Insurance and claiming benefits, visiting the UK after you've left
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Norway, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
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