footsteppes
11/30/2016 11:16 EST
I am planning on retiring in a few years & want to immigrate to Scotland. But it seems (from their websites) that the only way is to either get a job or create a business. Any ideas? At 63, I am not sure I could talk a school into hiring a former teacher.
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OldPro
12/1/2016 12:16 EST
Footsteppes, if you want to ask a question about immigration, it is necessary to provide 2 pieces of information as a minimum. The country you want to immigrate to (you did that) AND what nationality/passport/s you hold.
Beyond that minimum, the more relevant background information you provide, the more relevant responses can be.
Often for example, there may be a financial requirement to meet to gain Residency. People can't comment on that if you give no indication of your financial position.
Then there is the question of WHY you have chosen Scotland as a place you would like to try living in next. If you have Scottish roots and that is drawing you, then you may have a means of entry based on those roots. One Scottish Grandparent is enough to get you entry.
So my point is that if you include as much background info as possible it will help you get answers. You may not necessarily know what info to include or not include in terms of what will be significant. You don't know, what you don't know. But you need to start with more than you have here.
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BeachcomberGirl
1/12/2017 09:19 EST
I, too, am interested in retiring to Scotland. I am a US citizen. My grandfather was born and raised there and I feel very drawn to it and love the people. Is there a term for the dispensation that allows people with Scottish grandparents to settle? And what sort of financial requirements are required?
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footsteppes
1/12/2017 10:40 EST
Want to retire in Scotland; hold an American (US) passport. Will have sufficient retirement income (know that it is more expensive there than here) and funds for home purchase (sell US home, buy flat in Scotland). Ancestry may include Scots but my family (mom & dad's side) left England in the 1630's. I am a former teacher of history & dance. Vacationed in the Highlands and fell in love with the natural beauty, the people, the weather - just felt "at home". Want to pursue my passions for photography, history, & writing.
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OldPro
1/12/2017 14:52 EST
See that's why stating your nationality is important.
The Ancestry Visa obtained through descent from a parent or grandparent only applies to people who are citizens of Commonwealth countries, 'ie. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
US citizens do not qualify for that visa.
Here is where you can start reading on how you could retire to the UK if you are a US citizen.
http://www.ukimmigration.com/retirement
The only rub is that requirement to 'demonstrate a close connection with the UK'. It's not rigid but you do have to satisfy it somehow.
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Noenda
1/19/2017 08:28 EST
My husband and I are thinking about retiring to Scotland. We are American citizens who would be interested in living in Edinburgh. We would not need or want a job. We are both 70+ My question is about logistics. Are there immigration lawyers who handle cases of Americans wishing to live in Edinburgh? Where would we find them?
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solidshane
1/24/2017 20:50 EST
My wife's father was a UK citizen and lived in the US, and my wife has both a UK and a US passport. We are both retired and financially self-supporting, having sold our company. I do not know if her grandfather was from Scotland, but the family was from Skye and eventually her grandfather lived outside of London. Can we both move to Scotland, even though I am a US citizen only?
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OldPro
1/31/2017 14:23 EST
Answered on your own thread solidshane. Yes, you're are one of the lucky ones thanks to having made a good marriage. LOL
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ScottishYank
2/19/2017 12:43 EST
The government websites are helpful. I was born in Scotland. I ordered my birth certificate and my mother's birth certificate by calling the registrar's office, and I obtained a U.K. Passport with it.
My 6-year-old daughter was born in the states, and I was also able to obtain a British passport for her. Her children won't automatically be British citizens (unless born there).
Now that we have our paperwork, my husband is in the process of applying for a spouse visa. We have to prove savings and income (or a combination thereof) of £16,000 + £18,500/year for the length of his visa so that they know he won't be moving there to live off benefits.
https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa
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footsteppes
4/4/2017 12:39 EST
If you addition to Dr. Who qualifies you, then my obsession with Outlander would be my 'slam dunk' - Sam Heughan is far sexier then even Tom Baker.
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