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Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2026, 8:02 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,621
Posted By jjmb

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

My daughter is visiting the UK in summer. She has an up-to-date UK and US passport, so she will be OK. However, her daughter only has a US passport and my daughter was planning on applying for her...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2026, 11:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By jjmb

Re: TRAVEL INSURANCE

Hi Thanks for the reply. Yes, we cancelled part B as it was really expensive due to being high earners and only plan to visit the US for a short visit. Hence, the question: on a brief foray on other...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2026, 4:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By jjmb

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We reside in the UK, are dual citizens and going to the States to visit our kids in the Spring. Is bog-standard travel insurance OK, or do we need something like Cigna Global? We are over 65, in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 9th 2025, 9:40 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By jjmb

Re: Keeping a US phone?

We have used Mint Mobile since moving back because the US banks won't accept a UK address or phone number. Been OK, so far. $45 for 3 months.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 8th 2025, 6:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,971
Posted By jjmb

Re: Weird question?

Yes, we used "ship my bag" last year when we moved back to Scotland—excellent service and well worth it.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2025, 8:15 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,323
Posted By jjmb

Re: Should I be paying estimated taxes to IRS now I've expatriated?

We looked into finding an accountant in Scotland and found one in Glasgow. The charge was £800 plus VAT, which seemed very expensive, so my husband trying one of the online companies, and if it was...
Forum: USA
Mar 19th 2025, 7:57 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,904
Posted By jjmb

Re: UK bank account question

Are you sure your life insurance policy remains valid if you have moved here permanently? Wise is perfectly fine and no different from other online banks.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 6th 2025, 7:33 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 12,170
Posted By jjmb

Re: Considering moving back to the UK

Getting yourself mentally prepared to move and sort out all the options is a good idea. You will need a visa for your wife, so that is another reason to think ahead. Ignore the doom scrollers and...
Forum: Spain
Jan 28th 2025, 3:37 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By jjmb

Re: Care Homes

To get her back to the UK, she would need a private ambulance or flight. She would have to reside in a private nursing home until she qualifies for any assistance. When my Mum was in a private...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 12th 2024, 8:30 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,880
Posted By jjmb

Re: Moving back to UK

We moved back in August, and after checking with a couple of local FB community pages, signed up with a doctor's practice with no problems. Get your current Primary Care provider to send you your...
Forum: USA
Nov 27th 2024, 7:32 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 7,536
Posted By jjmb

Re: UK Bank account whilst living in the US

Which bank are you using? We had our Royal Bank of Scotland bank for all the time we lived in the US, 24 years. The only thing that affected it was the introduction of some legislation that requires...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 6th 2024, 11:46 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,476
Posted By jjmb

Re: TOR1 & Pets - Order of Application Steps

As far as i remember, I added our dog to the initial application and once we received the health certificate, added the required information.
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2024, 2:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 31,018
Posted By jjmb

Re: UK registered Lasting Power of Attorney for USA

We have a wells fargo account, and we are closing it as they insist on a US address and phone number. Fortunately our children still reside in Texas, so I was able to use youngest for the address. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 18th 2024, 7:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,509
Posted By jjmb

Re: canceling part b medicare

Update, we are still trying to cancel medicare part b and d. We have written to the insurance company to inform them that we no longer live in the US. There is no way of cancelling the premiums...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 8th 2024, 7:39 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By jjmb

Re: usa banks and porting USA phone number

how do you use in the UK? It doesn't appear to include any international plans
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 6th 2024, 8:08 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By jjmb

usa banks and porting USA phone number

We have settled in nicely to life in Scotland, apart from the issue with US banks/etrade which insist on a US address and phone number. We have established a HSBC expat account and I have a Wise...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 13th 2024, 8:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By jjmb

Re: Returning to Scotland. Is it the right thing?

If your wife is set on moving back to Scotland as planned, you need to consider her feelings. I presume she does not have a job in the States now and might feel isolated because of having a new baby....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2024, 10:51 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By jjmb

Re: Please advise a depreciated value of your shipment (required for customs cle

I just saw your reply. I also have a lot of fabric in my shipment, mostly scraps, to be honest, as I work on art quilts that don't need significant yardage. I also have lots of art materials, like...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 5th 2024, 9:10 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By jjmb

Please advise a depreciated value of your shipment (required for customs clearan

I hope someone who has shipped their belongings back to the UK can help with this question. This is the moving company's first question on the delivery information sheet. I have no idea of the value...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2024, 3:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,509
Posted By jjmb

canceling part b medicare

We are moving back to the UK on 2nd August, arriving on the 3rd. We had to take up Part B and, because I have many prescriptions, Part D for myself to avoid penalties (my husband also signed up for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2024, 9:38 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,074
Posted By jjmb

Re: TOR1 question

A friend has agreed to let us use her address for the TOR application. The issue I have is the requirement for utility or bank statements. She has provided a screenshot of her bank account but does...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 10th 2024, 8:41 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By jjmb

Re: Wise - formerly Transferwise

It's both. They think my credit union member number is my account number despite sending numerous documents to prove otherwise, including a letter from my bank. I even changed my bank account to my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 8th 2024, 12:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By jjmb

Re: Wise - formerly Transferwise

I have been having a terrible time with Wise in the last few weeks. I could link one bank account that was a joint account, and it has been very successful for me. However, trying to link our credit...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2024, 9:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By jjmb

Re: Options for UK account - Wise, HSBC or someone else?

Pretty pissed off with Wise at the moment. Because my regular US account doesn't have all my names (my mum gave me 3!), I had to send documentation that the account is held jointly with my husband...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2024, 7:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,865
Posted By jjmb

Re: Sending prescription meds UK>US

We did it once for my FIL who was visiting and forgot one of his medications. I remember it being a hassle and cost a fortune, but for his peace of mind, it was worth it.
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