BritInParis

Not a possibility for a first time adult application, which it was in this case, but this would apply for an adult renewal.

samosa

I wonder about health services - can expats returning to UK get registered with a GP the day they arrive? Or is it like the JSA that they have to wait for three months?

mikelincs

As long as you can make a declaration that you have moved back to the UK permanently, then you should be good to go from day one. NHS cover is a residence based system, full time resident in UK, you are covered.

samosa

That's wonderful to know. A fellow expat was telling me that I was stupid to fill in the P85 and that there are many things I won't be able to get access to becoz I have done that.

nun

Well your friend is stupid....it's stupid not to file a P85 as you will continue to be taxed as a UK resident.

P85 just updates HMRC about your residency status so that they can adjust you tax. When you return to the UK with the intention to stay then you have become UK resident again and will be taxed as a resident and get all the benefits too. You should contact HMRC to change your status, apply for NHS cards, get on the electoral register etc asap. NHS coverage starts the day you return with the intention to stay.

CaptainDave

Do I have both my Australian Passport and British Passport stamped with departure stamp in which case I assume I present both for entry stamp. Do they still have a separate aisle for "British Passport Holders"
Still trying to find best International Removal Company. I think I remember some very negative comments about OSS in this foruim, does anybody have any thoughts about this.
Many thanks,
Cap'n Dave

nun

If you are a UK citizen returning to the UK just use the UK passport.

durham_lad

Australia has exit border control so you need to show your Australian passport as you have to exit and leave on your Australian passport if you are an Australian citizen.

Use your UK passport when entering the UK.