Anybody Applied For Residency In The Uk?

[DTCwordfan]

Would anybody know the format of the process for this one?

My daughter hold two passports, one Brit the other American - she was born in Holland.

She's now thinking about attending Uni in the UK to study Business Management and Marketing as an Undergrad - and as such to take up British residency.

Anybody know how this is done, particularly to then acquiring a tax number and a NHS one too.....?

Many thanks in advance

[KARL]

This is a difficult proposition because, unlike most/all other European countries the UK has no obvious, clear, transparent and accessible system such as a national register where you go and get the whole process completed in a single operation. My son registered as a working adult in Denmark a few years back - he went to one office, waited about 45 minutes for his turn and then 15 minutes later he had finished, including registering with a doctor. Moreover, he now had everything (a single number) necessary to open a bank account, etc., etc. This stands in stark contrast with the UK where each institution, authority, etc. operates its own files and there is little or no connection between them. In practice, anyone living (or wanting to live) in the UK has to go traipsing to the different offices, usually having to repeat information/proof at each one and more. However, in all likelihood the first port of call for your daughter would be to speak to HMRC to see if she has already been issued with some form of tax/national insurance number and take it from there. I cannot imagine all of what she needs to establish is going to take less than several months, but I have no personal experience of this nor do I know anyone who does.

[Flonska]

In relation to her studying in the UK, it appears applications are made through UCAS. This link may provide some information:-

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/international-and-eu-students/tips-international-applications

[DTCwordfan]

thanks UCAS we have covered.......Bank tomorrow (RBS as they don't seem to be demanding as to tax code than Lloyds).

[Peter Pedant]

I think she has a right of residence as a result of being a Brit Passport holder.
apparently the old 'right of abode' is still there somewhere in the burgundy passports

where has she been ? has she really never seen a doctor here in a professional capacity - nor had a job wiv PAYE ?

from a gubmint site
ou can find your National Insurance number on your payslip, P60, or letters about tax, pensions and benefits. If you have a personal tax account you can also view it there and print a confirmation letter. If you still can't find it, you can either: fill in form CA5403 and send it to the address on the form.

NHS number - none of us know that and the GP where she signs on will get one. - I memorised mine MWLB 267 - and found it had changed to nine numbers

[DTCwordfan]

thanks Peter.....found the solution and for anyone in her boat, it starts with the Nat Insurance No....she hasn't lived for any length of time here (now coming up to 4 months) and hasn't had a job. The kickoff is to call the Dept Work and Pensions and register - an interview arranged (for about 2 weeks time) and then decision within 6. Meanwhile we have a proof of application reference for any NHS enquiries - and they can also issue a number subject to the GP sponsoring the form.

Tel number is 0800 141 2075

[KARL]

The right "to remain" is one thing, being seen as resident is something entirely different. The point is that unlike elsewhere where you are part of the process of becoming resident (you apply/declare your intention in or out at a dedicated office in the set manner) in the UK there is no such process - the different UK authorities decide, each for itself, whether they regard you as being resident or not. Elsewhere, when becoming a resident (usually a point in time of the individual's choice, but only if entitled so to choose) you immediately shoulder all the duties other residents do and acquire all the rights as well. In the UK it is possible to be required to carry the duties (e.g. paying tax) but not have all the rights (e.g. not the right to all health services as everyone else). This is presumably to be admired as part of the famed national concept of fairness....