Living in England short-term. (legal, floor, to move) - United Kingdom - City-Data Forum

averagejoe76 · 01-21-2009, 10:22 AM

Has anyone here lived in England for a short time?
How long can one stay in England legally?Different Visa's?
I looked at a few websites but they dont seem to have the info..
Im looking for.Anyone have experience with this?
Im looking to stay 6 months possibly longer.
Dont really have great marketable skills,medical,etc

southdown · 01-21-2009, 11:23 AM

Basic and very clear advice here on the Govt website..
UK Border Agency | Visiting the United Kingdom

More here..
UK Visa and Immigration Information for US Citizens

and info if you are eligible for work permits etc
http://www.visabureau.com/uk/default.aspx

averagejoe76 · 01-21-2009, 12:20 PM

Thanks Southdown & Ann,
Those Sites really help..

NorthWord · 01-21-2009, 04:08 PM

+1 Thanks so much both of you.

If Google can't find it, neither can I apparently.

Viralmd · 01-22-2009, 04:21 PM

I lived there for work for about six months.

My company helped with my visa. I lived in Kent, not far from Dover and had a flat and a car. Make sure, if you aren't in a city and need a car, that you get someone to drive with you for a while. My company supplied a driving instructor to drive around with me for about a half day. WELL WORTH IT!

collinsl · 01-23-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Viralmd

I lived there for work for about six months.

My company helped with my visa. I lived in Kent, not far from Dover and had a flat and a car. Make sure, if you aren't in a city and need a car, that you get someone to drive with you for a while. My company supplied a driving instructor to drive around with me for about a half day. WELL WORTH IT!

Especially as in most European cars there is a funny lever in the centre of the floor that you have to move regularly to make the car change speed.

And another pedal to make the lever work.

Hengist · 01-23-2009, 04:36 AM

Just disappear off the legal radar like everyone else.

Viralmd · 01-23-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by collinsl

Especially as in most European cars there is a funny lever in the centre of the floor that you have to move regularly to make the car change speed.

And another pedal to make the lever work.

I've always driven a stick, so that wasn't a huge deal. It was which side of the road I had to be on on the country lanes.

southdown · 01-23-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Viralmd

I've always driven a stick, so that wasn't a huge deal. It was which side of the road I had to be on on the country lanes.

Usually in the middle, behind a tractor doing 5mph. Nice views though

averagejoe76 · 01-23-2009, 07:15 AM

Are most cars stick-shift over there?I doubt i would drive anywhere overseas but..