{"id":767,"date":"2020-09-14T12:32:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T11:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=767"},"modified":"2022-05-09T10:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T09:11:07","slug":"moving-to-uk-filipinos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/moving-to-uk-filipinos\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to the UK: A guide for Filipinos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599667459127\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Have you ever dreamed of moving to the UK? Known for its quintessential culture and rich history, the United Kingdom is undoubtedly a dream destination for tourists and migrants. However, it&#8217;s important to remember that moving to another country is not a walk in the park. There are several things to sort out before you can book that one-way flight.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>But don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve listed down some information that you may find useful before your big move to the UK. You can find essential information in this article, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599667550697\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Information about the United Kingdom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filipino UK Visa Requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cost of Living in the UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opening a UK Bank Account<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finding Accommodation in the UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding the British Healthcare System<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joining Filipino Communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sending Money to the Philippines from the UK<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >About the United Kingdom<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"about the united kingdom\" title=\"moving to the uk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-flag-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599667718218\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The United Kingdom is a sovereign European country comprised of four countries &#8211; England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is also known as the UK, Britain or Great Britain, and it is located on the Northwest coast of Europe. Some other information about the UK you may find useful include the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599667812518\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Name:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">United Kingdom of Great Britan and Northern Ireland<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Capital:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">London, England; Cardiff, Wales; Edinburgh, Scotland; Belfast, Northern Ireland<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Population:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">67,886,011 (<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/uk-population\/#:~:text=the%20United%20Kingdom%202020%20population,(and%20dependencies)%20by%20population.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Worldometer, 2020<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weather:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UK has a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/guides\/zpykxsg\/revision\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">temperate climate<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which means that there is generally moderate rainfall in the country throughout the year. Different areas in the country also experience different types of weather. For instance, London, which is in the southern part of the country, experiences relatively dry and warm summers \/ relatively cold and dry winters. However, more northern areas usually experience more rainfall and colder temperatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >UK Visa Requirements for Philippine Passport Holders<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"UK visa requirements for Filipinos\" title=\"moving to the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-visa-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Filipinos holding a Philippine passport who take the big step on moving to the UK will need a visa, whether it&#8217;s for tourism, study or work purposes. There are several types of UK visas, but depending on your reason for going to the UK, you must apply for the appropriate visa and submit the correct documents. If you&#8217;re looking to work and stay in the UK for a few years, you would need to apply for a long-term work visa (Tier 2). Some long-term work visas include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-2-general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">General work visa (Tier 2)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-2-health-care-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Health and Care visa (Tier 2)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-2-intracompany-transfer-worker-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Intra-company Transfer visa (Tier 2)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-2-minister-of-religion-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minister of Religion visa (Tier 2)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-2-sportsperson-worker-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sportsperson visa (Tier 2)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, you can also apply for a short-term work visa, which can be one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-temporary-worker-charity-worker-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; Charity Worker visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-temporary-worker-creative-and-sporting-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; Creative and Sporting visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-government-authorised-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; Government Authorised Exchange visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-international-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; International Agreement visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-religious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; Religious Worker visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-seasonal-worker-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary Worker &#8211; Seasonal Worker Visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-5-youth-mobility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Tier 5)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternatively, you can also be self-employed and apply for a Tier 1 visa, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/innovator-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Innovator visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/start-up-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start-up visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-1-entrepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/global-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Global Talent visa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-1-exceptional-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exceptional Talent visa (Tier 1)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-1-graduate-entrepreneur-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Graduate Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tier-1-investor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investor visa (Tier 1)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599667944570\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Given this long list of different types of UK visa, you need to make sure that you&#8217;re applying for the appropriate visa to ensure a smoother application and approval. The required documents may also vary depending on which type of visa you&#8217;re applying for, so make sure to do intensive research before starting your application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on UK visas and requirements, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/work-visas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UK Home Office<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Cost of Living in the UK<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"cost of living uk\" title=\"uk-transport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-transport-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599668906094\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cost of living may be different depending on where you&#8217;ll be living or working in the UK. However, compared to the Philippines, the cost of living in the UK is significantly higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599668911147\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cost of products and services is usually a shock for Filipinos going to the country for the first time, so it&#8217;s better to prepare and have a good understanding how much you might need on your first few months in the country. To give you an idea of how much it would cost to live in Britain, here&#8217;s an estimate of prices from <\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=United+Kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Numbeo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652087311692\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accommodation (Monthly Rent)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 bedroom apartment: \u00a3920.47<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u00a31,610.05<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outside the City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: \u00a3650.95<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u00a31,157.86<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652087348668\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utilities (Monthly Bills)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apartment Electricity, Water, Heating\/Cooling: \u00a3162.26<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Internet: \u00a330.42<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652087427649\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Groceries<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rice (1kg): \u00a31.31<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loaf of Bread (500g): \u00a30.98<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicken (1kg): \u00a35.42<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beef (1kg): \u00a38.22<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Milk (1 litre): \u00a30.93<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eggs (1 dozen): \u00a31.95<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water (1.5 litres): \u00a30.95<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652087464163\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transportation<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-way Transport Ticket: \u00a32.50<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monthly Pass: \u00a365.00<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gasoline (1 lire): \u00a31.53<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taxi (1km): \u00a31.24<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Opening a UK Bank Account<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Opening a UK bank account\" title=\"bank-of-england\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bank-of-england-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599670216865\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To ensure smoother financial transactions after moving to the UK, you would need to open a local bank account in the country. Though you can still use your Philippine bank account when you first arrive in the UK, it might be quite costly given the low exchange rates and additional bank fees. Opening a bank account in the UK is now much easier than it used to be, and there are several banks you can choose from.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599668923656\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UK financial industry is extremely competitive, so there are plenty of traditional major banks and new challenger banks that offer similar services. It&#8217;s important to do your research to find the bank that would suit your needs. As you&#8217;re new to the country, it might be easier to open an account with one of the major banks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599668929072\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UK&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfloat.co.uk\/blog\/money-borrowing\/four-leading-uk-banks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">big four banks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0include Barclay&#8217;s, Lloyd&#8217;s, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland. Other major banks include NatWest, Santander, Standard Chartered and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599668933965\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To open a UK bank account, you would typically need to present a proof of identification and proof of address. However, make sure to check with the bank if they require additional documents before submitting your application to guarantee approval.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Finding Accommodation in the UK<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"accommodation in the uk\" title=\"uk-houses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/uk-houses-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599670249021\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Finding a place to live before moving to the UK is also one of the essential things you need to take care of before you can settle in your new home country. Finding accommodation is usually time-consuming, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time when looking for one.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669150896\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Researching beforehand will also help you better understand whether to rent or buy, how much your budget should be, as well as which type of home is suitable for you (e.g. semi-detached house, flat, terrace, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669189504\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>As house-hunting can be quite overwhelming, you can start looking for accommodations even if you&#8217;re still in the Philippines. For a more flexible tenancy, it might be better to rent a place first before you decide to buy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669237563\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>There are several websites which also give you an option whether you wish to opt for a houseshare or have a place of your own. Checking different sites would also allow you to compare the prices of separate listings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Understanding the British Healthcare System<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"NHS British Healthcare System\" title=\"nhs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nhs-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669531563\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;ll be living in the UK, it&#8217;s important to know that all residents have access to free healthcare through the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Health Service<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(NHS). However, foreigners from outside the EU\/EEA\/Switzerland who are planning to reside in the UK for over six months will be required to pay for the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">health surcharge<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669577122\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This means that Filipinos moving to the UK will be required to pay this surcharge. The health surcharge payment is also one of the requirements for the UK visa application. Once paid, this will entitle you to access the NHS services on the same basis as to all the other UK residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669594734\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>When you&#8217;re already in the UK, make sure to register with a local general practitioner (GP) where you&#8217;ll be residing. To register, you must provide proof of identity and proof of address.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669602880\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on the UK health surcharge payment and immigration application, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UK Home Office<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669616303\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on the UK healthcare system, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NHS<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Joining Filipino Communities in the UK<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Joining Filipino community in the UK\" title=\"filipino-community\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/filipino-community-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669655180\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Filipino community in the UK and Ireland is one of the biggest in Europe. According to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/londonpe.dfa.gov.ph\/com-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Philippine Embassy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, there&#8217;s a total of about 200,000 Filipinos in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and Ireland. Having a big Filipino community is excellent news for Filipinos looking to move to any of these countries. Whichever city you&#8217;ll be based in, it&#8217;s highly likely that you&#8217;ll find Filipino organisations that aim to bring Filipinos together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669707149\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another way to find Filipinos living in the UK is online. There are several Filipino groups on Facebook &#8211; most of which have thousands of members. Many Filipinos new to the country can interact with the former members, who are always happy to help and give advice. To get you started, you can join our &#8216;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/419232515115331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filipino Kababayan in the UK<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; Facebook group, which we manage ourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Sending Money to the Philippines from the UK<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Send money to the philippines from the uk\" title=\"send-money\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/send-money-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599670295456\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you have finalised the last steps required after moving to the UK, you may wish to show some love to your family and friends in the Philippines by sending money back home. Sending funds is much easier now as you can do it all online, so you no longer have to visit remittance centres physically.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669751786\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Though it&#8217;s tempting to do an international bank transfer to get your money directly credited to your loved ones&#8217; bank account, it can be quite expensive given the high bank fees and low exchange rates.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1599669774874\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We, at Kabayan Remit, have a great understanding of what every Filipino abroad experiences when sending money back home. We know how daunting it can be to transfer your hard-earned money safely and quickly to your family. As a Filipino-British company, we have made it easier for Filipinos in the UK to make remittances to the Philippines. We ensure fast, seamless and secure transactions to help our\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kababayan\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1632389701001\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kabayan Remit&#8217;s services are all online, and you can simply go to our website at <\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kabayanremit.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or download the Kabayan Remit mobile app for\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/kabayan-remit-money-transfer\/id1576197878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">iOs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kabayanremit.mobileapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Then, create a free account to be able to remit on-the-go 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you need further assistance, our <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/customer-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer support team<\/a> is always happy to help with any questions you might have 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of moving to the beautiful land of Great Britain? Many tourists and migrants aspire to relocate to this sovereign country because of its prosperous economy, rich history, diverse culture and awe-inspiring scenery. 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