The UK
Why the United Kingdom?
More than 10% of Americans claim UK ancestry, making it an especially popular choice among folks who trace their lineage back to England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, or Wales. Even if you don’t, if you’re looking for a new home that’s not a huge culture shock, you could do much worse than the United Kingdom. If English is your preferred language, you’ll be able to jump right into a new job, social scene, or school (although you may wanna ask how to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch).
Like in the US, there are two sides to many issues. For example, you’ll have access to the National Health Service, but may have long waits for some appointments. You’ll have great protections as a local employee, but fight an uphill battle for a work permit. And you’ll need to choose not only between four dramatically different countries, but also a wide variety of towns and regions. Be sure to review how Brexit will affect your ability to scoot around Europe for work or play.
Latest Posts About the UK
The 20 Least Religious Countries (Plus Where the U.S. Stands)
If there's one thing we can learn from this week's events, it's this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows social progress. Our global community [...]
Reddit Expats Reveal Why They’re Happier Since Leaving the US (And You Might Be Too)
"Who moved to a new country and found it a near perfect match and is much happier? I’m not saying everything needs to be 100% perfect but just stories where you feel you made the [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get UK Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Does the UK really have free healthcare for all? About UK Healthcare The United Kingdom was the first healthcare system to be funded [...]
The 10 Countries with the Most Immigrants
According to the World Migration Report, the vast majority of people never emigrate from their home countries. There are currently only 281 million migrants worldwide, making up 3.6% of the population, but that number is [...]
The Expatsi Report | Q4 2022
Welcome to the third Expatsi Report and the final report of 2022! This quarterly report tracks why people want to leave the U.S., what they're looking for, what they have to spend, and more. [...]
The Expatsi Report | Q3 2022
Welcome to the second Expatsi Report! This quarterly report tracks why people want to leave the U.S., what they're looking for, what they have to spend, and more. See the images above, or download [...]
Your Guide to the UK
David was born in sunny southern California and traded away the fast-paced life of Los Angeles for a small town close to Liverpool. The reason he is so eager to help you on your journey is because no one helped him during his confusing immigration process. England loves its bureaucracy! David wants to be the person he needed during the start of his journey. If you have any preliminary questions or just want to explore how feasible it may be, he is a good starting point. Honest. Direct. And just wants to help.
