Thinking of moving back
May 31st 2018, 9:52 am
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Thinking of moving back
I’ve been in Canada 30+ years now but as I get older I’m thinking more and more of moving back. There’s a couple of complications, firstly I’ve no idea on my NI number, I’m assuming I’d need that to work and get a doctor. My wife should be able to get Greek citizenship , both her parents were born in Greece, so assuming we come back before Brexit I’m not forseeing an issue there but if we delay will that cause issues?
Its quite possible in coming back id retire but I’m still 3 years or so away which will be post Brexit. Our combined pensions and rrsp withdrawals will exceed the 18,600 but does that count?
Its quite possible in coming back id retire but I’m still 3 years or so away which will be post Brexit. Our combined pensions and rrsp withdrawals will exceed the 18,600 but does that count?
May 31st 2018, 12:11 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving back
You'll need a NINO in order to work but not to see a doctor. NI contributions only affect your state pension entitlement, not your access to the NHS. As a British citizen ordinarily resident in the UK you'll be eligible for full NHS care from day one.
Check here for your NINO: https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number
Providing your wife arrives in the UK on a Greek passport before the end of the transitional period on 31 December 2020 then she should be able to work towards the new settled status.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/status-o...u-need-to-know
You can use both your and your wife's pensions and non-employment income to meet the financial requirements for a spouse visa although avoiding that as an EU citizen would be much preferable.
Check here for your NINO: https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number
Providing your wife arrives in the UK on a Greek passport before the end of the transitional period on 31 December 2020 then she should be able to work towards the new settled status.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/status-o...u-need-to-know
You can use both your and your wife's pensions and non-employment income to meet the financial requirements for a spouse visa although avoiding that as an EU citizen would be much preferable.
Last edited by BritInParis; May 31st 2018 at 12:14 pm.
May 31st 2018, 4:59 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving back
I’ve been in Canada 30+ years now but as I get older I’m thinking more and more of moving back. There’s a couple of complications, firstly I’ve no idea on my NI number, I’m assuming I’d need that to work and get a doctor. My wife should be able to get Greek citizenship , both her parents were born in Greece, so assuming we come back before Brexit I’m not forseeing an issue there but if we delay will that cause issues?
Its quite possible in coming back id retire but I’m still 3 years or so away which will be post Brexit. Our combined pensions and rrsp withdrawals will exceed the 18,600 but does that count?
Its quite possible in coming back id retire but I’m still 3 years or so away which will be post Brexit. Our combined pensions and rrsp withdrawals will exceed the 18,600 but does that count?
https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-nationa...-contributions
May 31st 2018, 5:16 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving back
No one really knows what will happen on Brexit as everything seems so confused and the UK government does not seem to be able to get anything through parliament.
The 18,600 is income from work, pensions. Your RRSP withdrawal is cash which needs to be 62,500GBP.
If it was me I'd go before Brexit, rent a place and see what happens.
As a UK citizen getting a NI number is simple just google how to do it and follow the instructions.
The 18,600 is income from work, pensions. Your RRSP withdrawal is cash which needs to be 62,500GBP.
If it was me I'd go before Brexit, rent a place and see what happens.
As a UK citizen getting a NI number is simple just google how to do it and follow the instructions.
