If you’re thinking of buying a property abroad or even if you own one already, the Foreign & Commonweath Office website (www.fco.gov.uk) has got loads of advice. On the Living Overseas section of the site, they say:
We’ve got advice on starting your new life abroad
We’ve included links to useful websites on tax, pensions and study abroad.
If you're aiming to live abroad, it's worth planning ahead
How our embassies can help you
There is information on all our embassy websites about living in that country. But remember, our embassies can only do so much. It’s your responsibility to find a place to live, ensure you can support yourself financially and find a school for your children.
Register with the British embassy on arrival
You should register with the nearest embassy or consulate so we can provide assistance if you need it.
Use our LOCATE service to submit your details.
Where can I move to?
British Nationals have the right to live in any country in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The following countries are in the EEA:
All full members of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
For other countries contact the local British embassy for more info.
Healthcare abroad
You will have to pay for healthcare in many countries. You should fully research the health care system of the country you are moving to before you go.
The local embassy can give you more advise about a country’s healthcare system.
It may be advisable to buy health insurance once you are abroad.
Schools and education
Contact the country’s local education authorities to find out about the education system. The government’s website will also have useful information on education in that country.
Most countries have English or international schools which you should be able to find on the Internet.
Voting overseas
The Electoral Commission fact sheet explains how you can vote in general elections when you live overseas.
You can’t vote in local elections or elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly or Northern Ireland Assembly if you live overseas.
Births, marriages and deaths
Our pages on births, marriages and deaths explain how to register births and deaths and have info on marrying abroad.
All our embassy websites have local and specific info on this.
Advice from www.ehic.uk.com on the European Health Insurance Card
It’s really important to apply for an EHIC Card (this is the replacement for the old E111). Go to: http://www.ehic.uk.com/cover.html
You can quickly and easily apply online for your European Health Insurance Cards using the EHIC Application Service. Each person will need to provide details of their full name, date of birth and National Insurance or NHS number (CHI in Scotland or Health and Care Number in Northern Ireland).
Having an EHIC Card can help you to avoid problems
Most people can apply online using this service or by calling the NHS Business Services Authority on 0845 645 0707, but you will need to apply by post in the following circumstances:
If you are not a national of the UK, EEA or Switzerland.
If you are studying abroad.
If you are already working abroad but remain UK employed or self employed.
If you need to update your personal details or add a dependant, speak to the EHIC enquiries team on 0845 605 0707. Please be aware that use of this service is subject to our website terms and conditions and the service charge incurred is payable privately to Imap (UK) Limited who are by no means affiliated to or linked in any way to the NHSBSA.
Apply Online for a European Health Insurance Card
You can quickly and easily apply online for your European Health Insurance Cards using the EHIC Application Service. Each person will need to provide details of their full name, date of birth and National Insurance or NHS number (CHI in Scotland or Health and Care Number in Northern Ireland).
Most people can apply online using this service or by calling the NHS Business Services Authority on 0845 645 0707, but you will need to apply by post in the following circumstances:
- If you are not a national of the UK, EEA or Switzerland.
- If you are studying abroad.
- If you are already working abroad but remain UK employed or self employed.
The EHIC site points out that:
If you need to update your personal details or add a dependant, speak to the EHIC enquiries team on 0845 605 0707. You should be aware that use of this service is subject to our website terms and conditions and the service charge incurred is payable privately to Imap (UK) Limited who are by no means affiliated to or linked in any way to the NHSBSA.
0 Responses
Stay in touch with the conversation, subscribe to the RSS feed for comments on this post.