UK Newcomer

UK Newcomer is a simple, independent settling-in companion designed to help people who are new to the UK get organized and find useful information in one place.

Moving to a new country can involve a lot of things to remember. UK Newcomer helps make those first steps easier with practical checklists, useful guides and quick links to relevant services and trusted websites.

With UK Newcomer, you can:

• Follow a personalized settling-in checklist based on your circumstances
• Find information about applying for a National Insurance number
• Get guidance on opening a UK bank account
• Find information about registering with a GP
• Prepare for work and access popular UK job-search websites
• Find useful accommodation websites
• Get information about driving and getting around the UK
• Keep track of important documents and your first 30 days
• Access useful local information and everyday resources
• Learn the basics of managing money in the UK
• Find links to official services and other trusted organizations
• Search the app for information when you need it

Your checklist progress and setup information are stored locally on your device. UK Newcomer does not require you to create an account.

Important information

UK Newcomer is an independent information app. It does not represent the UK Government or any government entity and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government or GOV.UK.

Government-related information provided in UK Newcomer is based on official UK Government sources. Requirements and guidance can change, so users should always check the original official sources for the latest information.

Official government sources used by UK Newcomer include:

National Insurance number:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number
https://www.gov.uk/find-national-insurance-number

Right to work and starting a job:
https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
https://www.gov.uk/start-a-job

Council Tax:
https://www.gov.uk/council-tax

Right to Rent:
https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent

Driving with a non-GB licence:
https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence

Provisional driving licence:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

Theory test:
https://www.gov.uk/theory-test

Register to vote:
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Find your local council:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Lost or stolen passport:
https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport

Find a Job:
https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/

UK Newcomer provides general settling-in information only and does not provide legal, immigration, medical or financial advice.