Moving from the UK to the USA Beta
Moving to the USA? Start where you are.
Free guides and calculators, in the order you need them. Pick your step and we’ll show what matters now.
At a glance
5–8 hours behindTime
7–11 hoursFlight
Through workHealth cover
Tools and links
Calculators, guides and handy apps
1 calculatorCalculatorsA move timeline now. Moving fund, cost of living and pay are coming soon12 guidesAll guidesOne subject each, with sources and the date we checked52 apps and sitesHandy apps and linksWhat to set up before you fly, and what you’ll use thereEmergenciesHelp now911 and the rules to know
Where are you?
Five steps, in the order you need them
Research
Weighing it up, job hunting or comparing an offerMaking the move
Offer accepted, packing up, or just landedLiving here
Settled in: renewals, seasons, careers, green cards, willsComing soonHelping others
Answering newcomers’ questions and sharing what you wish you’d knownMoving on
Leaving the USA, back to the UK or on to the next countryOptional
Tell us who’s moving and every page fits you
Who’s moving?
Sourced and datedEvery guide links to its sources, official ones first, and shows the date we last checked it. Estimates are labelled.
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Written for British moversUK tax, pensions, schools and habits, explained in plain English.