Get your National Insurance Number
If you work in the UK, you'll need this before your first payslip.
Register with a GP (doctor)
For everyone in the UK — register with your local NHS GP practice for free healthcare.
Open a UK bank account
For workers, students, and anyone who needs to receive a salary or manage money in the UK.
Rent your first flat in the UK
What to expect from viewings, deposits, tenancy agreements, and right to rent checks.
Register for council tax
If you're renting or owning a property in the UK, you'll need to register with your local council.
Set up your UK mobile & internet
Get a UK SIM card and set up broadband at home — what to look for and how it works.
Register with HMRC (self-employed)
If you freelance, contract, or run your own business in the UK, you must register by 5 October.
Collect your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit)
If your visa letter says "collect from Post Office", here's exactly what to do and what to bring.
Register children for school
For families with school-age children — how to find the right school and apply through your local council.
Set up gas and electricity
When you move into a new property, you'll need to set up or transfer your energy supply.
Visa next steps check
What to do after your visa is approved — from collecting your BRP to understanding your conditions.
Exchange your driving licence
If you hold a non-UK licence, you may be able to exchange it for a UK one — here's how.
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