Showing posts with label Living in UK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Living in UK. Show all posts

UK Driving License : Passing your Practical Driving Test in one go

Continuing with UK Driving License series, after getting provisional license, and clearing your Theory test the last and the main hurdle for you to be able to roll on the streets of UK legally is the practical driving test. People have lost sleep over it trying to clear it and rightly so because it is one of the difficult tests. But it's definitely doable with passing average around 47% in the UK. Read on to find out how can you become one of those 47% drivers.


UK Driving License : Getting your Theory Test done

An important aspect of surviving in UK independently is to be able to drive freely without any restrictions. In order to be able to do so legally you need to be authorized by Driving and License Authority (DVLA). Read on to find out more about how to get closer to getting your driving license.

Getting UK visa for children born in UK


It is a myth that every child born in UK automatically becomes a citizen. With the UK Home Office rules getting stricter with every day passing by the road to citizenship is becoming narrower and narrower. Broadly speaking, according to GOV.UK a UK born will only be a citizen by birth if one of the parent is a British Citizen or has Indefinite Leave to Remain. So it doesn't matter what Tier you are on if you don't fulfill the criteria your child will not be a British citizen. Read on to find out how can your child legally live in UK as a non British citizen.

Getting Pakistani Passport made in UK


Getting a legal document made is always a hassle and getting a Pakistani passport was also the same. But since the introduction of online services it has become a lot easier but that is only if you are renewing it. Read on how to get your or your dependents passport made.

Social Life in UK

Of course coming to UK for work doesn't mean you work through out, you get loads of time to enjoy, travel, and build a healthy social life otherwise you end up getting frustrated and ending interfering with your work life.

Getting NICOP made in UK

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is a registration document issued by NADRA (National Database & Registration Authority) to a eligible citizen of Pakistan who lives or has reference abroad.
Any citizen of Pakistan can apply for NICOP and can travel to Pakistan without requiring a visa in case of dual nationality. Read on to find out more how to get NICOP made for yourselves or you family.

Living in UK : The Basics

Moving to a new country can be quite exciting but confusing as well. Adapting to the change in the environment, understanding how people live their life here will make you feel less of an outsider. Of course you don't have to follow their routine or live life according to their rules but if you plan to work and live amongst them you must be oriented accordingly. Read on to find out more about basics of living in UK.

Renting your very own accommodation in the UK

Moving to UK can be quite exciting but in order to feel like home and completely settle in you need a place of your own, no matter how big or small, some place you can call home and live comfortably in. But how do you go about finding the perfect place for you to live in? Read on to find out how.

Becoming part of NHS (as a patient)

Working for the NHS is obviously a stressful job and it's likely you will need, at some point, someone to care for you too as a patient. Well worry not because NHS have you covered.

UK Driving License : Getting your Provisional Driver's license

In order for you drive without any restrictions you need to have a UK license and before you get that you need a learner's permit. Which fortunately is pretty easy to get. The requirements for a provisional license as mentioned on gov.uk is

Getting a cheap automobile insurance (part II)

In the earlier article I mentioned what factors play a role in determining your insurance quote (Read here). In this blog post I am going to give you 5 tips to get yourself a cheaper insurance quote.

Getting a Cheap Automobile Insurance (part I)

If you are planning to drive in UK you can either rent a car (read here) or buy your own car. The thing that dreads most car drivers on International Driving license or Learner license or newly made Full License is the shockingly high auto insurance costs which at times turns out to be way more than the actual cost of the car you plan to buy. But fear not there are still ways to tackle this and in no time you will be able to drive in your own personal car.

How to Rent a car in UK?

Commuting in UK can be quite efficient but can be quite expensive at times. Especially if you have a family you may find yourselves in a mess waiting on bus stands, traveling in buses and eventually getting fed up of long commute times. At some point you will need to get your own personal car and be at peace of mind. If you have

Opening A New Bank Account and Getting a Credit Card in UK

In order for you to be able to receive any scholarship you need to open a bank account. Plus you need a debit card card for any kind of online transactions. It's also makes it easy to for your day to day transactions. Opening bank accounts can be quite difficult in the UK but

Moving To UK

Congratulations on receiving your Tier 5 visa! The visa will show you Valid from and Valid to dates, the visa will be valid for only approximately a month. Don't worry its just an entry visa you will need to collect your on visa on arrival on the date, from the Post Office or the address, mentioned in the letter that you will receive with visa. After the getting the visa you need to inform the Trust, the Hospital you will be working and CPSP. You will need to tell them when you intend to to travel and with whom you intend to travel. If your Hospital is providing accommodation