Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
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mikemike you have a PM from me as well as a post on the Philippine thread
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Many people have to hand over their UK DLs when they get a U.S. Or Canadian DL. It usually does not prevent them from getting new DLs when they return to the UK. They give the DVLA their details and hey presto they get a new DL.
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We brought our DMV printouts $5 from DMV with us and Swinton insurance used them to get me cheaper car insurance with Avivia Dh has just insured his first car and got a better rate without the 5 years no claims. Also with Aviva and negotiated in the local Swinton office.
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Edit: Reading his further posts it sounds like he received some poor and/or confusing advice from the DVLA.
Edit 2: He also doesn't sound like he's particularly switched on. I wouldn't take his experience as gospel.
Last edited by BritInParis; Jun 20th 2015 at 11:24 pm.
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Re: Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
After struggling for the last few years in the U.S. I want to start with a clean credit slate which means no international banks.
Are there any other UK-only banks? Perhaps NatWest is safe enough but would like some opinions about that, too.
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Am I able to use my American license to drive here for a while?
I just found this on the website:
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you’ll need to:
be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
not be disqualified from driving for any reason
pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card
have a valid UK passport or other form of identity
provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years
Provide your driving licence number and National Insurance number if you know them.
Your photo
DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your photocard driving licence if:
your photocard licence is due to expire within 2 years
you have a UK passport
DVLA will tell you if a suitable electronic photo isn’t available. You’ll then need to print a form and send it to them with a new photograph.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You need a valid UK passport to do this online.
Looks like I have to give addresses fir the last three years. These are all US addresses. Will that disqualify me from replacing my UK licence?
Last edited by windsong; Jul 29th 2015 at 11:17 am.
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Re: Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
Was just about to go and complete D1 form today and then kept reading. Am I correct in reading that I need to know my old driver's license number in order to send in the D1? I do not know it.
Am I able to use my American license to drive here for a while?
I just found this on the website:
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you’ll need to:
be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
not be disqualified from driving for any reason
pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card
have a valid UK passport or other form of identity
provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years
Provide your driving licence number and National Insurance number if you know them.
Your photo
DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your photocard driving licence if:
your photocard licence is due to expire within 2 years
you have a UK passport
DVLA will tell you if a suitable electronic photo isn’t available. You’ll then need to print a form and send it to them with a new photograph.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You need a valid UK passport to do this online.
Looks like I have to give addresses fir the last three years. These are all US addresses. Will that disqualify me from replacing my UK licence?
Am I able to use my American license to drive here for a while?
I just found this on the website:
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you’ll need to:
be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
not be disqualified from driving for any reason
pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card
have a valid UK passport or other form of identity
provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years
Provide your driving licence number and National Insurance number if you know them.
Your photo
DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your photocard driving licence if:
your photocard licence is due to expire within 2 years
you have a UK passport
DVLA will tell you if a suitable electronic photo isn’t available. You’ll then need to print a form and send it to them with a new photograph.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You need a valid UK passport to do this online.
Looks like I have to give addresses fir the last three years. These are all US addresses. Will that disqualify me from replacing my UK licence?
Also, Mikemike gave you a useful link to retrieve the details of your DL (if you know your NI #) Did you check?
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I wonder really if NatWest can be considered a UK only bank. I was all set to open an account there and upon inquiry was informed it is owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland. The RBS owns some of the smaller banks in the USA which seems to indicate that NatWest by its link to RBS could be considered international.
After struggling for the last few years in the U.S. I want to start with a clean credit slate which means no international banks.
Are there any other UK-only banks? Perhaps NatWest is safe enough but would like some opinions about that, too.
After struggling for the last few years in the U.S. I want to start with a clean credit slate which means no international banks.
Are there any other UK-only banks? Perhaps NatWest is safe enough but would like some opinions about that, too.
#25
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We have been with NatWest for many years, keeping the account active while we were abroad. We have had no problems with them and I think having an account with NatWest helped us open an account with HSBC as well, when we returned to the UK last year.
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https://www.viewdrivingrecord.servic...rsonal-details
Am I able to use my American license to drive here for a while?
I just found this on the website:
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you’ll need to:
be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
not be disqualified from driving for any reason
pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card
have a valid UK passport or other form of identity
provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years
Provide your driving licence number and National Insurance number if you know them.
Your photo
DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your photocard driving licence if:
your photocard licence is due to expire within 2 years
you have a UK passport
DVLA will tell you if a suitable electronic photo isn’t available. You’ll then need to print a form and send it to them with a new photograph.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You need a valid UK passport to do this online.
Looks like I have to give addresses fir the last three years. These are all US addresses. Will that disqualify me from replacing my UK licence?
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you’ll need to:
be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
not be disqualified from driving for any reason
pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card
have a valid UK passport or other form of identity
provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years
Provide your driving licence number and National Insurance number if you know them.
Your photo
DVLA will use an electronic copy of your passport photo for your photocard driving licence if:
your photocard licence is due to expire within 2 years
you have a UK passport
DVLA will tell you if a suitable electronic photo isn’t available. You’ll then need to print a form and send it to them with a new photograph.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You need a valid UK passport to do this online.
Looks like I have to give addresses fir the last three years. These are all US addresses. Will that disqualify me from replacing my UK licence?
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Re: Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
If you move to UK and own your home outright, what papers in addition to passport might be asked for when registering with a doctor/hospital?
#28
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Council tax, utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement...with your name and address on.
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I made sure to get my new British photocard driving licence before registering with a GP. The driving licence satisfied the GP because it has your photo plus your current address, showing that you live in their catchment area.