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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 18th 2026, 8:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,126
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving Back the UK

The U.S.private healthcare system is not only a mess. but a disaster, IMO. Medical debt is the biggest cause of personal bankruptcy. It's estimated 26 million American have no health insurance and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2026, 10:19 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,126
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving Back the UK

I found the thread starter's story and experience on moving back sobering and can very much sympathize. I have yet to make the move back, having delayed it for years as I consider the implications...
Forum: USA
Mar 14th 2026, 11:08 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,620
Posted By Richard8655

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

Hopefully it was either a joke or a misguided senator's attempt to gain favor from the extreme wing of his party. But I have to say what I sometimes thought were deranged ideas from the current WH...
Forum: USA
Mar 14th 2026, 9:55 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,620
Posted By Richard8655

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

I think that's right. I don't know how long ago the US required this, but definitely long before the recent UK requirement. What concerns me is the rumor that Trump wants to eliminate the right of US...
Forum: USA
Mar 13th 2026, 12:27 pm
Replies: 122
Views: 16,620
Posted By Richard8655

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

My impression is requiring a UK passport on entry is all part of increased security as the world becomes more and more dangerous and unstable. As is the eTA requirement for non citizens. To know who...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 27th 2026, 4:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By Richard8655

Re: US Tax Filing Question

From what I read, owning property, a car still registered there, or maintaining a state driver's license can be enough to be considered resident for state tax purposes. But as mentioned, can vary by...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2026, 10:28 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

One more question if I could. Outside of the house purchase process, can you continue to use Wise as your local bank for GBP transactions for local needs as if your local bank? Or is it still...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2026, 3:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

Thanks for the detailed background and information. Yes, this is exactly how I thought it works. I just need to contact OFX and see if they also maintain domestic banks for this purpose. I'm leaning...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2026, 2:29 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

Yes, similar in OFX in that once a destination bank and account is set up, no need to provide those details for future transfers. But I'm not clear if in your daughter's purchase, Wise transferred...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2026, 1:32 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

Sounds like your daughter's purchase went smoothly and well with Wise. With OFX, a destination bank with SWIFT code and account number needs to be set up before transferring funds. It that how it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2026, 1:43 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

We'll be doing the same in moving to Isle of Man (from US) later this year or next. Also in our 70's and retired. Spouse and I are both UK/US citizens.

What also concerns me is how to buy a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 12th 2025, 8:15 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,700
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back to UK but sick with nerves

Although I haven't lived in the UK since a child, one of my motivations is the political situation here in the U.S. I'm retired now for a few years and assumed life here would be quiet and peaceful....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 24th 2025, 8:14 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Interesting background and what I was looking for. Encouraging to hear a couple moving from the States are pleased with their decision. I'd think the weather would be quite a contrast from Florida,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 6th 2025, 12:36 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Thanks much, helpful information about Guernsey. Private health insurance looks required for coverage.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 4th 2025, 8:12 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

IOM sounds like it's definitely not for everyone. Most certainly will have to visit.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 4th 2025, 2:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Many thanks to both above for your perspectives.

Brits1: Yes, Channel Islands would be interesting and similar, though possibly even more isolated and remote. But still something to consider....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 3rd 2025, 4:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Good points and much appreciated. Thanks for the guidance.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 3rd 2025, 3:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Thanks again. Yes, flight or ferry to the mainland for some medical needs and procedures. But to me, that's not a comforting notion as it could become quite expensive, especially if many such visits...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 2nd 2025, 8:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving to Isle of Man

Thanks much. My thoughts were along the same lines. The tax situation is one of the attractive reasons for me. And yes, rainy and damp but hopefully could get used to it. Also I understand that crime...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 1st 2025, 2:45 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 11,487
Posted By Richard8655

Moving to Isle of Man

Anyone moved or lived in Isle of Man as a UK citizen or from elsewhere? I'm considering retirement there (coming from U.S.), but it does seem somewhat isolated. I don't mind a quiet life, but of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 10th 2025, 8:13 am
Replies: 52
Views: 24,807
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Retiring in the UK - US/UK Tax Treaty questions

This thread is most relevant to me too, though I haven't gone through all the replies. My wife and I are both dual US/UK citizens, though we have practically not lived in the UK much at all. We're of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 1st 2022, 11:22 am
Replies: 29
Views: 5,204
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back to scotland

Just to add to SanDiego girl, if your sister holds a UK passport there should be no question regarding right to work and access to NHS health care as far as proof. If no passport, it would be best to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2022, 2:38 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 5,204
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Moving back to scotland

We also found Ontario everyday life to be expensive, especially housing. Toronto was a forget it, so we tried a small Ontario rural town where housing prices were much more reasonable. But the...
Forum: Europe
Jan 16th 2022, 7:08 am
Replies: 2
Views: 4,757
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Brits in Poland

I wish there was a subforum for Poland. Since my spouse is Polish with relatives there, some thought is being given to retiring in that country. In our case, that would be the central city of Lodz. I...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 16th 2022, 12:22 am
Replies: 35
Views: 12,806
Posted By Richard8655

Re: Sex for rent issues in Dublin

I imagine this happens elsewhere too. But during a housing crisis just seems so unethical (leaving morality out of it).
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