UK guides for Nepali new arrivals

Step-by-step guides on visas, settling in, banking, healthcare and more — regularly checked for accuracy as UK rules change.

Visa & Immigration

Becoming a British citizen: naturalisation

Naturalisation is the main route to British citizenship for most Nepalis in the UK - but Nepal does not allow dual citizenship, so research this carefully before you apply.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Bringing your partner or family to the UK: dependant visa basics

An overview of dependant visas for partners and children - rules differ for students and Skilled Workers, and they change frequently.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Graduate Route visa: what Nepali students must know before Jan 2027

Everything Nepali graduates need to know about the Graduate Route visa, including eligibility, timelines and the upcoming 2027 changes.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Health and Care Worker visa: a guide for Nepalis

Many Nepalis work in the NHS and UK care sector - this visa route has specific benefits, but rules around care workers and dependants have changed significantly.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

How to set up your UKVI online account (eVisa)

Step-by-step guide to creating your UK Visas and Immigration online account and accessing your eVisa.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): settling in the UK

ILR gives you the right to live and work in the UK without time limits - here is how most people qualify and what the process involves.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Switching from a Student to a Skilled Worker visa

Finished your studies and found a sponsored job? Here is how to switch to a Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK - and when you need to act.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

UK student visa costs in 2026

A full breakdown of UK student visa fees in 2026 - application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge, biometrics and other costs.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

What is the Immigration Health Surcharge?

The IHS gives you access to the NHS while on a visa - understand how much it costs, who must pay, and how to calculate your total.

Visa & Immigration
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Settling In

Cheapest UK SIM cards and mobile plans for new arrivals

How to get connected from day one - PAYG, SIM-only deals, international calls to Nepal, and what to know about contracts.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Exchanging your Nepali driving licence in the UK

Can you swap your Nepali licence for a UK one? The short answer is no - here is what to do instead.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Getting a school place for your child in the UK

How school admissions work, the difference between primary and secondary, free school meals, English support for new arrivals, and what state school costs.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

How to get a National Insurance number

Your National Insurance number is needed before you can work or claim benefits in the UK - here is how to apply online.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Learning to drive in the UK: provisional licence, theory and test

How to get your provisional licence, pass the theory and practical tests, find an instructor, and what it all costs - plus a note for those with a Nepali licence.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Renting a room or flat in the UK: a safe guide

How to rent safely in the UK - understanding your rights, avoiding scams, and knowing what to check before you sign.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Setting up home: utilities, bills and TV Licence

How to set up gas, electricity, water and broadband, understand the TV Licence, and know when bills are your responsibility - or your landlord's.

Settling In
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Money

Building a UK credit history from scratch

Why a credit history matters for renting, phones and loans, how new arrivals start building one, and how to check your credit file for free and avoid scams.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Cheapest ways to send money to Nepal from the UK

Compare remittance services, exchange rates and fees for sending GBP to NPR - updated regularly.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Council Tax explained (and the student exemption)

What Council Tax is, who pays it, the 25% single-person discount, and why full-time students are fully exempt.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Opening a UK bank account as a new arrival

Which banks accept new arrivals with no UK credit history, what ID you need, and how to open a basic bank account quickly.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Understanding your UK payslip, tax codes and PAYE

How to read a UK payslip - gross vs net pay, income tax and National Insurance, tax codes, emergency tax, and how to check you are not overpaying.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Workplace pensions and auto-enrolment explained

What auto-enrolment is, how much you and your employer pay in, why opting out usually costs you money, and what happens to your pension if you leave the UK.

Money
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Work

Finding your first job in the UK

Proving your right to work with a share code, writing a UK-style CV, where to search for jobs, interview tips, and how to spot job scams.

Work
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Getting started in care work in the UK

Why care work is a common route for the community, what the job involves, typical requirements like a DBS check and training, how Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship works, and a strong warning about sponsorship scams.

Work
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Community

Nepali grocery shops in the UK by city

Where to find dal, bhat, gundruk and other Nepali staples near you - a city-by-city directory.

Community
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Sending a parcel or cargo to Nepal from the UK

Courier vs sea cargo, what you can and cannot send, customs duty in Nepal, and tips for packing safely.

Community
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Where to celebrate Dashain & Tihar in the UK

How the UK Nepali community marks its biggest festivals - finding events, connecting with your samaj, and keeping traditions alive far from home.

Community
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Health

111, 999, A&E or pharmacy: getting the right NHS help

A quick guide to when to call 111, dial 999, go to A&E, visit a pharmacy, or see your GP - so you get the right care quickly.

Health
Last verified: 2026-06-14

Having a baby on the NHS: maternity care for new arrivals

How to access NHS maternity care, what antenatal appointments look like, registering your baby's birth, and important notes on charges for some visa holders.

Health
Last verified: 2026-06-14

How to find an NHS dentist in the UK

Finding a dentist that accepts NHS patients, what treatment costs, who gets free dental care, and what to do in a dental emergency.

Health
Last verified: 2026-06-14

How to register with a GP in the UK

A plain-English guide to finding and registering with an NHS GP surgery near you - no proof of address required.

Health
Last verified: 2026-06-14

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