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Anonymous wrote:Op are you going thru some midlife crisis? How did you come up with this idea? You can't go to uk to a "cottage in countryside" without a visa and serious $$. To get a uk residency it's a big procedure. My husband is British and we have dealt with us and uk visa issues, it's not fun.

No. I'm nowhere near middle aged

That's why I asked about what the process would be

How about stop being so cheap, cough up some money and consult an actual immigration lawyer instead of asking on this forum. You've been told over and over again what you should do, but you want the quick, easy and cheap. It doesn't exist.

I'm on OP's side...she is simply gathering info. Why "cough up the money" until she sees if this is even worth seriously considering?

I'm the British national PP. With a passport it's obviously very easy but you still have to find a job etc. If you're young enough to be a working holidaymaker then do that. London is full of Canadians, Americans, Aussies, and Kiwis on this visa living and working. It's easy enough to get a job, especially if you're willing to be a contractor. It's also not very difficult to get an employer sponsored visa.

Whatever you do, don't show up on a tourist visa and work.

Anonymous wrote:OP, I've lived in Europe for a decade, so here's my advice:

You cannot just arrive in England and expect to stay for 6 months on a tourist visa. The immigration officers at the airport will ask you how long you will be in UK and what you will be doing there, and they will not let you in when you tell them you plan to get an apartment and hang out for 6 months. I guarantee this is what will happen: these people work to prevent over-stayers, and with heightened security/spotlight on immigration issues, there is now way they will let a clueless American just show up with intentions to hang out. We know several people who were denied entry to UK after trying to enter for similar reasons.

You really need a work visa and a clear plan for what you will do, why, and when you will leave. A student visa would also work, but I don't think this is what you need to be doing right now.

You won't be able to get a bank account in UK. It is expensive to live there, and you should not expect the same standard of living you enjoy on your work-at-home gig in the US. You need a well-paying job and a work visa. And you need to solidify your expectations and plan. Really.

My DC was able to get a bank account in the UK on a student visa. It was actually necessary because either DCs rent or tuition (I forget which) is required to come from a UK bank. But it's definitely harder to open a bank account there than here.

Anonymous wrote:Leave OP alone - she's just asking questions. No need to be so rude.

Let's not assume the idiot OP is a girl...

OP, I've lived in Europe for a decade, so here's my advice:

You cannot just arrive in England and expect to stay for 6 months on a tourist visa. The immigration officers at the airport will ask you how long you will be in UK and what you will be doing there, and they will not let you in when you tell them you plan to get an apartment and hang out for 6 months. I guarantee this is what will happen: these people work to prevent over-stayers, and with heightened security/spotlight on immigration issues, there is now way they will let a clueless American just show up with intentions to hang out. We know several people who were denied entry to UK after trying to enter for similar reasons.

You really need a work visa and a clear plan for what you will do, why, and when you will leave. A student visa would also work, but I don't think this is what you need to be doing right now.

You won't be able to get a bank account in UK. It is expensive to live there, and you should not expect the same standard of living you enjoy on your work-at-home gig in the US. You need a well-paying job and a work visa. And you need to solidify your expectations and plan. Really.

I have to say, of all the times to contemplate illegal immigration to the UK...this is about the worst moment I can think of!

I visited England last year and spent a lot of time in The Cotswolds. I could happily live there for 6 months. I really enjoyed England and the people I encountered. Not a huge fan of London, but the countryside is spectacular. Once my kids are older, I am considering spending a summer over there.

Leave OP alone - she's just asking questions. No need to be so rude.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, pp here. You are young, so I will be a bit clearer. The U.K. does not need people living in their country who are not contributing to their economy in a meaningful way. So unless you get a visa thru a job, (finance or academia are good) or marry a uk citizen, the only way to go would be as a tourist.

You can also apply to attend university there, as I did and see how you like living there for extended periods of time.

Ok, so how long can I stay there as a tourist? Less than 6 months?

Oh for heaven's sake! You cannot possibly be this helpless!

Jesus, OP is pathetic. 6 months without a visa as a visitor from the US. Google is your friend. An immigration lawyer is even a better friend.

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/overview

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Anonymous wrote:Op are you going thru some midlife crisis? How did you come up with this idea? You can't go to uk to a "cottage in countryside" without a visa and serious $$. To get a uk residency it's a big procedure. My husband is British and we have dealt with us and uk visa issues, it's not fun.

No. I'm nowhere near middle aged

That's why I asked about what the process would be

How about stop being so cheap, cough up some money and consult an actual immigration lawyer instead of asking on this forum. You've been told over and over again what you should do, but you want the quick, easy and cheap. It doesn't exist.

Op you need to read up on immigration laws, work visas, passports, etc before you even contemplate this. Did you just wake up and go "Hmm England has been in the news a lot lately, maybe I'll just move there!" You literally do not possess even the knowledge of what you need to know before attempting this. Were you just gonna get on a plane with your laptop and find an apartment and crank out e-articles for Elite Daily for a few years?

Also. Don't come to a rando message board to ask advice on things that could land you in serious trouble if you don't do them right.

Anonymous wrote:Ok, pp here. You are young, so I will be a bit clearer. The U.K. does not need people living in their country who are not contributing to their economy in a meaningful way. So unless you get a visa thru a job, (finance or academia are good) or marry a uk citizen, the only way to go would be as a tourist.

You can also apply to attend university there, as I did and see how you like living there for extended periods of time.

My DC is currently on a student visa. The student visa allows you to work but only 20 hours a week. Getting the student visa was a process and that's after DC had been admitted and had all the documentation from the university.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, pp here. You are young, so I will be a bit clearer. The U.K. does not need people living in their country who are not contributing to their economy in a meaningful way. So unless you get a visa thru a job, (finance or academia are good) or marry a uk citizen, the only way to go would be as a tourist.

You can also apply to attend university there, as I did and see how you like living there for extended periods of time.

Ok, so how long can I stay there as a tourist? Less than 6 months?

Oh for heaven's sake! You cannot possibly be this helpless!

If this thread is distressing you, by all means stop checking it.

I dont know what about my opening statement made you think I was familiar with the rules of going to England, but hopefully you realize what you're dealing with now and can save yourself future anguish.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, pp here. You are young, so I will be a bit clearer. The U.K. does not need people living in their country who are not contributing to their economy in a meaningful way. So unless you get a visa thru a job, (finance or academia are good) or marry a uk citizen, the only way to go would be as a tourist.

You can also apply to attend university there, as I did and see how you like living there for extended periods of time.

Ok, so how long can I stay there as a tourist? Less than 6 months?

You're too stupid to relocate to a foreign land. Stay here dummy!!

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, pp here. You are young, so I will be a bit clearer. The U.K. does not need people living in their country who are not contributing to their economy in a meaningful way. So unless you get a visa thru a job, (finance or academia are good) or marry a uk citizen, the only way to go would be as a tourist.

You can also apply to attend university there, as I did and see how you like living there for extended periods of time.

Ok, so how long can I stay there as a tourist? Less than 6 months?

Oh for heaven's sake! You cannot possibly be this helpless!