Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
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Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
I've tried to find a thread on this as I'm sure there is, but haven't found one. So apologies if there is one already and can anyone redirect me to it if that's the case.
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
Overseas student fees until you have been resident for 3 yrs and that also means no loans for that time
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Dunno, haven't encountered that many problems after 3 decades away. I need to wear a hat more often in winter hand now have a nice range of knitted shawls (but that probably says more about the direction of my hobby than a real need for them). I guess if I had to pick a couple - car insurance was a bit of a hassle but if you get your UK driving licence and bring a letter stating your NCB you will probably be ok. Getting a bank account was a bit tricky for my DH until he got citizenship - I've always had a UK bank account so not a problem for me. Neither of us had problems registering with doctors. I believe it can be difficult to get a credit card In the first few months but haven't needed one thus far.
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I've tried to find a thread on this as I'm sure there is, but haven't found one. So apologies if there is one already and can anyone redirect me to it if that's the case.
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
I've tried to find a thread on this as I'm sure there is, but haven't found one. So apologies if there is one already and can anyone redirect me to it if that's the case.
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
There are loads of threads on here about the individual benefits to which you might be entitled, scroll back through a few pages and you should find lots of info and links.
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
I've tried to find a thread on this as I'm sure there is, but haven't found one. So apologies if there is one already and can anyone redirect me to it if that's the case.
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
Watch out for venomous Poms !
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I think you have to prove Habitual Residency before you can apply for benefits in the UK.
http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct...48705608,d.dGI
http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct...48705608,d.dGI
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
Returning UK citizens have to show that they are moving permanently to the UK with evidence such a school registration, overseas property disposed of (or actively for sale) etc etc. NHS is then available from the date of arrival.
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It says in first post that the OP is NZ Citizen so the above may not apply unless they have dual NZ/UK citizenship??
Returning UK citizens have to show that they are moving permanently to the UK with evidence such a school registration, overseas property disposed of (or actively for sale) etc etc. NHS is then available from the date of arrival.
Returning UK citizens have to show that they are moving permanently to the UK with evidence such a school registration, overseas property disposed of (or actively for sale) etc etc. NHS is then available from the date of arrival.
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
It says in first post that the OP is NZ Citizen so the above may not apply unless they have dual NZ/UK citizenship??
Returning UK citizens have to show that they are moving permanently to the UK with evidence such a school registration, overseas property disposed of (or actively for sale) etc etc. NHS is then available from the date of arrival.
Returning UK citizens have to show that they are moving permanently to the UK with evidence such a school registration, overseas property disposed of (or actively for sale) etc etc. NHS is then available from the date of arrival.
UK citizens cannot be routinely asked for proof of schools or property sales, many of us have neither children nor property! The OP will just have to show they are moving back - residential address, electoral role etc. They are returning to live therefore are entitled to NHS treatment - hundreds of threads on it in here though, mine is only a very basic pointer. -
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
Most NHS guidance is vague enough to be of little value, this one does not seem to be: http://www.manchester.nhs.uk/documen...flet-jan12.pdf
... (last page) The evidence we accept
You will need to provide evidence of identification
(List 1)
and
activity in the community
(List 2)
to register with a GP practice in Manchester. You will need one item from each list.
(two list of documents)
You will need to provide evidence of identification
(List 1)
and
activity in the community
(List 2)
to register with a GP practice in Manchester. You will need one item from each list.
(two list of documents)
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
I've tried to find a thread on this as I'm sure there is, but haven't found one. So apologies if there is one already and can anyone redirect me to it if that's the case.
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
Having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the last 10 years (we are currently in Australia but New Zealand citizens) my family, and I are considering whether to return to New Zealand or back to the UK. The latter is our preferred option for sure. We were wondering if we did return to the UK are there any nasty surprises waiting for us, such as not being entitled to healthcare, not being eligible for family allowance, not being able to get credit, not being able to apply for student loans etc. Is there a database on here that lists all the potential hiccups for returning British citizens from NZ/Australia? I'm aware the countries have reciprocal agreements for some things but how far does it extend when you've been away for a decade.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Is there anything to beware of when reurning from the Antipodes?
Cheers for that everyone. My main concern is the situation with student loans as 2 of my kids would want to go to uni. I've visiting the UK in 2 weeks for a month so I may try and re-establish some links in the UK using my parents address so that it would appear I've moved back sooner
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Cheers for that everyone. My main concern is the situation with student loans as 2 of my kids would want to go to uni. I've visiting the UK in 2 weeks for a month so I may try and re-establish some links in the UK using my parents address so that it would appear I've moved back sooner