Welcome to the UK Immigration Guide!
Anglotopia Immigration Pages
Tier 2 - UK Sponsored Work Visa
Tier 3 - Low Skilled Work UK Visa
Tier 4 - UK Student Visa
Tier 5 - Youth Mobility Working Holiday Visa
UK Immigration Dictionary of Terms
UK Information Factbook
UK Immigration Forms
UK Job Search Guide
UK Skills Shortage List
UK Marriage Visa
Books About Relocating to the UK
Rules, Britannia: An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom
Living and Working in Britain: A Survival Handbook (Living & Working in Britain)
Living and Working in London: A Survival Handbook (Living & Working in London)
Newcomer's Handbook for Moving To London
AA The Highway Code: Essential for All Drivers (AA Driving Test Series)
Buying or Renting a Home in London 2006-07: A Survival Handbook
Ask Us Anything About UK Immigration
Have a burning question about UK Immigration? Then ask us! We'll be happy to find the answer for you!
UK Immigration Websites and Blogs
Here's the blogs and websites that we check regularly for UK immigration related news
UK Immigration Ads
UK Immigration Forms
UK Immigration Articles
Dispatches from the North: Path to Settlement in the UK – Part III
I'll cut to the chase, I received my Indefinite Leave to Remain visa just a little over a week ago and I am now permanently settled in the United … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Top 10 Things Americans Should Consider When Moving to London
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from our friends at London Relocation Ltd. – a London agency that specializes in relocating Americans … [Read More...]
Guest Post: A Quick Guide to the UK Ancestry Visa Process
Editor's Note: The following is a Guest Post from Danielle Knowles about Britain's Ancestry Visa Process. Danielle Knowles is a writer, editor … [Read More...]
Dispatches from the North: Path to Settlement in the UK Part II
Well let's get right to it- I PASSED! Yes, on my first try I passed the Life in the UK Test. I found it quite simple really, although I can understand … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Is Moving Overseas a Bad Idea? The Negatives of Moving Abroad
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post that was submitted about the negative aspects of moving internationally. We often write about the … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Changes to Tier 1 Visa Clarified by UKBA
The UK Border Agency has issued some clarification as to the changes they'll be making to the Tier 1 Highly Skilled Migrant Visa from July 19th. While … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Coalition Immigration Cap Details Released by Home Office
As we reported over the weekend, the new British Coalition government is going to move forward with capping non-EU migration into Britain. Starting … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Government to Introduce Non-EU Immigration Cap Within Weeks
They're really going to move forward with it and much sooner than I predicted. I figured it would take them quite a while to work things out … [Read More...]
Dispatches from the North: Path to Settlement in the UK- Part I
I can't believe I've been here for nearly 2 years. Now that my UK Spouse Visa which gave me temporary residency is running out, the next step … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: British Government to Require Foreign Spouses to Learn English
The new coalition government announced it's first major change to UK immigration today. Starting this fall, they will require migrants married … [Read More...]
Brit Celeb Radio # 10 – Flying by The Seat of Our Thong, with Actor Shaun Parkes and Comedian Pippa Hinchley
We are flying by the Seat of of Thong with Actor Shaun Parkes and Comedian Pippa Hinchley. This show will have you giggling as we say whatever … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Net Migration Drops and Other Immigration News from the Last Week
The big news last week in UK immigration was that the government officially laid out it's new immigration policy in the Queen's Speech. The cornerstone … [Read More...]
Guest Post: What Are the Differences Between Living in the US and the UK?
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from ex-pat blogger Valerie Tanswell about the differences of living life in the UK versus the USA. … [Read More...]
The Queen Has Her Say on UK Immigration – New British Immigration Policy Revealed
The Queen was activated and made her speech today to the House of Lords and outlined the new coalition government's plans. Immigration made it … [Read More...]
New UK Coalition Government Releases Plans for UK Immigration
We've been waiting until the dust settled from the recent British Election before we reported on any far reaching changes to the UK immigration … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Best Places for Americans to Live in London – American Expat Areas of London
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Colleen Wagner who works at London Relocation Ltd. - a London agency that specializes in relocating … [Read More...]
How To Chat Someone Up on the Tube – London Underground
This may prove useful to wayward Anglophiles looking for love in London. Generally, unneccesary social interaction is frowned upon on the Tube. … [Read More...]
Dispatches from London: A Short Guide to Renting a Flat in London
There are few things as distressing as looking for a flat to rent in London. I’m not sure if it’s inherently more difficult than other cities, … [Read More...]
Brit Celeb Radio #1 – All Things British and Langdon
Catherine Lyn Scott Editor's Note: This is the start of an exciting new weekly column on Anglotopia - Catherine Lyn Scott is a British publicist … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Big Changes Ahead for the UK Points Based System – Good Changes
One of the hardest things about being an Anglophile is that it's extraordinarily hard to move there and make a living. There are many visa options … [Read More...]
Dispatches from the South: American Things I Still Can’t Do in Britain
Photo from Flickr To continue with my “I’ve been here how long?” theme, this week we’ll take a look at some of the things I would like … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: Inspired by Vancouver Olympics to Work for London 2012?
Has watching the Vancouver Olympics inspired you to want to work for London 2012? They're on a hiring spree right now and will be for the next … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: British Government to Crackdown on Student Visas
This is some rather surprising move - seeing the inherent failures in the current student visa policies, Alan Johnson, the British Home Secretary, … [Read More...]
United Kingdom Officially Emerges from the Recession – Econopocalypse Ends
While many people in Britain may not feel it quite yet, statistically Britain officially came out of the recession today, well in the 4th quarter … [Read More...]
UK Immigration: New Charges for Immigration and Nationality Service from the UK BIA
The big news in UK immigration matters this past week was the announcment of a new fee structure for all immigrants, whether you're applying … [Read More...]
British Pound Exchange Rate
Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dream of living in the UK a reality.