International Applicants Are you thinking of a career with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency? If the answer is yes – have you considered the following points: Information: For current and up to the minute information on immigration and nationality, legislation and trends contact: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/ Do you need a work permit? Contact www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for advice and guidance on who, how and why a work permit should be applied for. Are you aware of tax and national insurance implications? Contact non-residents@inlandrevenue.gov.uk or call on: Tax – Outside UK +44 (0)151 210 2222 Inside UK 0845 070 0040 National Insurance - Outside UK +44 (0)191 225 4811 Inside UK 0845 915 4811 Will you be able to drive when you enter the UK? Contact www.dvla.gov.uk for information on driving licences, tests and registration. What about family, location, religious and community information? www.tagish.co.uk/links/localgov.htm links to every local government website in the UK in order for you to obtain details on housing, schooling, council tax and amenities as well as maps, historical places of interest and diverse and cultural information. How do you open a bank account? The Maritime and Coastguard Agency advise that before entering the UK each individual discuss with their current banks, the ideal way to bank in the UK. You may have to continue banking in your native country or alternatively your bank may have an agreement with UK banks to transfer your account. We strongly advise that you investigate your options before entering the UK, to avoid any serious issues or problems arising once you have commenced employment. For further information on UK banks visit: http://www.uk250.co.uk/Bank/ Surveyors Surveyors are occasionally required to travel to countries outside of the UK, in order for an internationally recruited surveyor to do this, a visa will be required which must be applied for prior to travel. Visa’s can be obtained from the British Embassy’s and High Commission’s. For further information on UK Visa’s visit: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
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