Retiring to Scotland

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13 years ago

I am a retired American who would love to move to Scotland for a few years, but, was told by the Immigration Dept of Great Britain that retired Americans were not allowed to move anywhere in Great Britain ... any suggestions?

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Bob-666 Contributor

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13 years ago

No one from outside the European Union is allowed to retire to the UK - it's not in Britain's interest. However, you could stay in the UK for 6 months/year as a tourist but you would need travel/health insurance as you would not be covered by the NHS. I think that's the best you could do realistically.

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Allied Newspapersrsenal19 Member

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13 years ago

This is a great shame that its not easier to retire in GB as there are so many idyllic places to retire in, but it remains a great place to visit for people of all ages!

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Kcmkcm Member

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2 years ago

If you leave after six months when can you go back?

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

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2 years ago

聽聽 If you leave after six months when can you go back?
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聽聽 -@Kcmkcm

6 months

Seajenani21 Member

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2 years ago

It would depend on how long you can reside outSide your country聽 before losing privileges such as citizenship or healthcare聽 Check with US immigration聽

The UK has a very comprehensive site on visas and immigratiin for you to find accurate info聽 As a Canadian i do not need a visitors visa if i am staying in the UK for more than 3 weeks but i believe US citizens do need a visitors visa for a 6 month stay聽 Rules are changing all the time so best check with the authoritive source.聽 it could be 6 months within each calendar year but you need to refer to the rules at gov.co.uk/immigration.聽 Hope this helps聽

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

8114POSTS

2 years ago

聽聽 It would depend on how long you can reside outSide your country聽 before losing privileges such as citizenship or healthcare聽 Check with US immigration聽
The UK has a very comprehensive site on visas and immigratiin for you to find accurate info聽 As a Canadian i do not need a visitors visa if i am staying in the UK for more than 3 weeks but i believe US citizens do need a visitors visa for a 6 month stay聽 Rules are changing all the time so best check with the authoritive source.聽 it could be 6 months within each calendar year but you need to refer to the rules at gov.co.uk/immigration.聽 Hope this helps聽
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聽聽 -@Seajenani21

US citizens are in the same category as Canadians with regard to visa requirements (i.e. neither of you need a visa to visit the UK for tourism, business or a short stay up to 6 months duration).聽 The UK does not offer retirement-style visas to any nationality.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team