Can I leave the UK?

IBlowInYour Ear

Get in one of the empty containers going back to China !

There's plenty of them, they go regularly and the trip is quite quick. Don't hang around when it gets there though or you will be back here sooner than you think !

Well, you probably don't need anything to LEAVE the UK but you will need some stuff to GET IN somewhere else.

Go to the US State Dept website and find the info for visas.

Dry Dreamer

Well of you go, I intend to stay and fight the loony,s and religious facist,s and return britain to the British

old know all

I hear they're short of plumbers in Poland.

husam

I suggest that you first try to find a job in the U.S. before coming. That way you can be sure to make a living. Send your resume.

Passport, money, and a visa.

Bella

Do you have any skills (doctor, engineer, plumber etc.) If not it'll be hard for you to go any where.

flying charlie

Why are you sick of the UK? If its due to a long held reason or something recent, or if you've just started out and realised how "hard" hard can be, coupled with a couple of news stories here and there, together with stuff about pensions crisis then ok you've worked hard to get your good set of reasons. Now look at the grass is greener bit, which country makes you think "yeah I'm going there". After you've checked out the websites mentioned by everyone else, then you need to revamp your CV regardless of how fantastic it already is, then you should do a few calculations, assume most immigration departments around the world require you to have at least a couple months savings etc, be of good character etc, you should also tailor your skillsset /language capabilites, to the needs of the receiving country. The US is a bit like the UK, there can be extreme issues in terms of unemployment, social issues, etc, if you're highly skilled, or have degrees etc experience, then you will make an easy move from the UK. Be ready for cultural adjustments even if you're just popping down under to Australia for example, you need adequate health cover and emergency funds for if things go wrong or for example if the expat has to be deported for as yet unforeseen reasons. Do you have family, would you move them out there too and what would be the arrangements there? Your passport needs to be squeeky clean of visa offences etc, and have ages to its expiry date. You need approval from various immigration before you can work and once you do work, there are several restrictions on your work hours contract, and relations with employers, plus restrictions on how long you'll be out overseas and even after your employment application is approved, in some cases proof that you are not working on your supposed days off. Tax laws are also important. Look at the UNITED KINGDOM inland revenue info about brits working abroad. EU is immigration hassle free, but the costs of living are not necessarily lower. Treat your move abroad (plan A)like a relocation excersize, you'll have something/overseas work experience to show potential UK employers when you return. (expats always have a plan B before they leave the UK)

ian t

a passport, some money and if possible somewhere to stay when you get there.. good luck!

satyricon_uk

You'll need a permit or visa for just about any country outside of the European Union. America and Australia are both particularly hard to get work visas for unless you have some very specialist skills and qualifications.

Your best bet is to look at the Embassy site for the countries you are interested in. Each country has vastly different procedures so it's impossible to give any specific advice here.

Good luck.

Jim G

Please do, Any body that does not want to live hear should follow your example. Well done get a passport and go.

reggie

Don't go to New York if you are sick of the UK it's worse than here...fantastic for shopping and holidays but not for moving to permanently. Have a long holiday before you decide where to go, don't be too hasty and Good Luck because a move abroad will not be easy.

BIG D

Oh dear, the morons bit was unwise.

About 35 years ago as a young man I went to Australia.
Had a great time except for the whinging Poms cracking on about how England was finished. Too many blacks. Unions running the country. Usual stuff.

4 years ago I bought a house in Spain. For holidays.
Same people same sh*t.

If you want a change then do go. But leave the mantle of woe behind

Sierra One

You don't say whether you are in employment or not. If you are and you have a passport ( and no criminal record ) and you can afford to travel, then I don't see why not, on the other hand , if you are unemployed then have a word at your local job certre. Hope this helps . Good Luck, whatever you decide.

it_wasnt_me

u need some form of qualification to move to another country. u go n apply at the embassy of which ever one u choose then u have an interview as to why u want to go there n what skills u have to make a living n such then its a case of waitin for that call to say weather u been approved or not either way good luck

Bridget F

You need to find out the immigration requirements for the countries you are interested in visiting or moving to.

If you are a citizen of any EU country, then you have the right to live and work in any other EU country.

For other countries, you will probably need a visa to travel there. How long you are able to stay depends on the rules of the country.

To find out about visas for the USA, see http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/index.html

Tony Romo

come with me to Texas cuz everything is bigger in Texas like me...

minerva

if you have a skill that another country could use..eg teaching then contact the consulate of the country and get books on working abroad or you could try getting employed by a uk company overseas

Number O

Well if you're thinking of going somewhere which isn't in the EU, then to stay on a permanent basis you will need some skills which your adoptive country would find useful otherwise you will find it extremely hard to get visas and work permits.
If you want to go somewhere in the EU, then all you need is your passport as you have the right to work in any of the member countries (if you can find work that is!)

i hope ur a muslim.! {jokin} ur obviously not, but hey ;)

willowGSD

Try writing to the Embassies of various countries of choice to find out what entry requirements each demands. They're all different.
Basically the US requires a work permit, Somewhere to live or the money to afford accommedation whilst you find somewhere and a job or good prospects of getting one! They will also want to know why you wish to live there and whether you are considering becoming a US citizen or intend to retain your Nationality! As you dont even know where you want to go I would spend a bit more time thinking about the reasons for leaving. I think you are wearing blinkers if you seriously think other countries haven't got the same or similar problems. NY especially has a great many. Un-employment is high! The cost of living even higher! Immigrant populations similar to ours. Different Laws which you MUST obey. Difficult if you dont know them! Not to mention Political unrest and an even greater threat from Terrorists. As most Countries are trying to limit Immigration the requirements for entry are getting harder to meet so I may not have named them all. If you are serious then I wish you good luck!

bootycreord

Yes you can leave. I;m also packing my bags as we speak.

Eck

there are some really cheeky people.check out the websites bout working and living abroad that will help you.hope you find somewhere better than here and find a job you are happy in.good luck and hope you find what you are looking for.

Tabbyfur aka patchy puss

Sure you can. Only if you promise not to come back.

karlrogers2001

Join the Voluntary Services Overseas.

freedom of speech

i have ties in newzealand if ur seriouse email me

manforallseasons

Okay, seriously, fu ck off you rude toad.

Mind you, with that attitude, New York will welcomeyou as one of their own.

Robespierre

Join the club. You need Â£5000 in cash to set yourself up in a room and look for a job. Please send us a postcard, if you make it past customs - here, that is.

Last time I read that some South Americans were arrested trying to leave in the back of a truck. I don't know if they have been released yet.

duffyrules_skipper

well you have to transfer all your stuff over and get an illegal assignment that you stay here and your passport over and so on.

Anonymously Anonymous

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Come on, why're you so pissed at them?
It's a tradition here, just be patient.
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mad keith

jump on a plan and go to peru south america i am going next year for the same resions as you
oh and as the plane takes off i will be saying fxxk the uk

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