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Forum: USA
May 2nd 2026, 2:46 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,681
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

Some of us expats had to check in manually before the airlines allowed visas to be loaded into the passenger details. Maybe the airlines will get round to updating their systems to allow additional...
Forum: USA
Apr 28th 2026, 10:55 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,681
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

Some airlines apps are more flexible for the lass common passport and visa combinations. Until fairly recently (the last couple of years) I had to manually check in for return flights to the US with...
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2026, 1:13 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,681
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

It looks like you already have the solution.



As British citizens you both need to use your British passport for flights to the UK.
Neither or you need an ETA, and in fact you wouldn't be...
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2026, 12:48 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,681
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

This is a little confusing. Are you flying from the US to the UK and then to Gran Canaria? Ryanair doesn't fly to or from the US.

Theoretically your wife can use her British passport for the...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 23rd 2025, 2:08 am
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,170
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Let's talk about cars

In many states in the EU the little 50cc cars don't require a full driving licence.
They serve a couple of niches, young drivers who aren't old enough for a full licence, and older drivers who might...
Forum: USA
Nov 26th 2025, 1:11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: British pension forecast

Hello, HMRC has a very helpful app which can show you your forecast, NI contributions plus a lot of other such information.
To get access to your information you will need to obtain a government...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 6th 2025, 12:48 am
Replies: 16
Views: 10,492
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Who can afford this

This is what New Yorkers pay in midtown.

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Forum: USA
Aug 5th 2025, 6:04 am
Replies: 12
Views: 7,460
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Applying for a UK Pension. I am missing information.

You might get lucky an find an old CV you used for a job application. That might have the relevant information about the employment record.
Andy
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 27th 2025, 3:23 am
Replies: 16
Views: 10,492
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Who can afford this

Most delis have good sandwiches priced between $5 for something basis and $9 for a pastrami hero.
You can also choose to pay $25 for the same thing* at Katz's if you are a tourist and want to tell...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 25th 2025, 6:04 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,610
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: First ever speeding ticket

I was just thinking the same thing. How do NYS points work with a non-New York licence?
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2025, 4:15 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,703
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Fishing

In my view it's more of a duty.
It was our ancestors who wiped out most of the apex predators, so it's up to humans to keep their natural prey in check or we end up with overpopulation and unhealthy...
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2025, 2:05 am
Replies: 20
Views: 17,785
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Best way to renew a UK passport inside the USA?...

That's helpful.

Another option is to use the camera on a smartphone to take a photo and upload it. You might need someone else to take the picture as a selfie might not be good enough.
Some...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2025, 7:07 am
Replies: 18
Views: 12,849
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Organising housing and car

I was in Asheville last week and there's still a lot of damage from the last big storm..
It's a beautiful part of the world, and worth considering if you can choose anywhere.
Colorado is great, but...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2025, 3:33 am
Replies: 18
Views: 12,849
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Organising housing and car

If the expat schemes for car buying doesn't suit you, and you are looking for a new car with no credit history, you are going to find the interest rates can be very high. You could try buying an...
Forum: USA
May 21st 2025, 5:10 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,853
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

I just received my letter yesterday. For 2024-25 the amount is £179.25 for class 2 VNIC.

I wonder why it's 15 pence less for me.

Andy
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 15th 2025, 6:39 am
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,170
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Let's talk about cars

The slate looks like an interesting concept. A basic, but customisable vehicle that can include plenty of upgrades and options could work. I see the basic price is around $27k, but without any...
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2025, 3:23 am
Replies: 126
Views: 23,205
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Moving back home to escape the craziness

Given recent developments, I would caution anyone to be careful what you post on forums and social media if their visa is up for renewal in the next couple of years.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 18th 2025, 2:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,715
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Moving to US - Credit Card Point Collecting

If you open an account with a credit union or some banks, then they often offer a basic credit card either immediately or within a few weeks.
You can then use this to build up your credit score...
Forum: USA
Mar 17th 2025, 6:44 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,853
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

Thanks Dan,
That's roughly the amount I paid too for the class 2 and a bit of gap filling at class 3.
For 2024/25 onwards do you know if we continue at class 2 or class 3?
Andy
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 12th 2025, 6:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,370
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: UK Mil (NATO Visa) & partner?

Just to echo the advice from the other posters and add a little.

When you find out which visa NATO 1-6 it would be a good idea to seek out an immigration lawyer who specializes in NATO and G...
Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2025, 5:54 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,853
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

Patience is the operative word.

I made my class 2 payments in batches in September and October last year. I checked the HMRC app today and the payments have now been recorded. I checked last week...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 4th 2025, 1:28 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 12,170
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Considering moving back to the UK

Thanks for opening up the subject Gannet.
In regards to a move to the UK, I find watching "Escape to the Country" can give me a yearning to return.

For me I would be more motivated to move due...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 4th 2025, 8:48 am
Replies: 42
Views: 12,170
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Considering moving back to the UK

As this is an expat forum there's likely to be a number expats who don't have US citizenship or green cards.
There's a genuine concern amongst those of us that are here on visas. There's a worry...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2024, 5:30 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,853
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

The class 2 application is well worth the effort.
The approval process takes a few weeks. I submitted the online form on 6 March and received the response from HMRC in a letter dated 24 May, which...
Forum: USA
Mar 16th 2024, 4:31 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,853
Posted By Updatedusername

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

Thanks Derek,

That's very helpful. Good luck with your voluntary contributions.

I just tried my first payment based on the reference number, so I'll let you know how it goes

Andy
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