On-arrival checklist

To make sure your arrival in the UK is simple and stress-free, we’ve created a checklist of things that you should try to arrange in your first week.

What to do in the first week:

1. Collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card
2. Collect your UK sim card*
3. Meet with your chosen bank*
4. Make an appointment for your National Insurance (NI) number*
5. Ensure your CV is in the correct UK format*
6. Register with Job Assistance and a variety of recruitment agencies
7. Decide where you’d like to stay and find accommodation*
8. Get an Oyster card*
9. Acquaint yourself with the London Underground
10. Phone your family with your calling card
11. Set-up auto top up on your calling card

What to do in the first month:

1. Register with the National Health Service (NHS)
2. Do a London bus tour
3. Register with 1^st Contact Forex
4. Register with your local dentist
5. Speak to a 1^st Contact Tax Refund consultant

*Assistance or service provided with the various Kickstart packages and add-ons