Moving to the UK for work, travel or settling down but need links to home? We're here to help.
Relocating to a different country isn't easy, no matter which stage of life you're at. So we've put together some of the things you need to do before you leave home – or just after you arrive in the UK – to make the move smoother and easier.
You can use your HSBC relationship to access our International Banking Centre[@ibc] and receive global support for your move.
The United Kingdom, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is one of the most welcoming, vibrant and cosmopolitan countries/regions in the world. The UK is a perfect blend of pulsating cities and spectacular countryside, which embodies its shared culture from food to traditions and diverse communities.
To make things easier for you as you prepare to settle down in the United Kingdom (UK), we bring to you some important information on the key elements that you may need to look out for.
While the weather is infamously temperamental, it should be quite easy for you to adapt to UK’s lifestyle and culture. You will have to meet a few restrictions and requirements as per the country's/region's policies for taking medicines and pets to the UK.
You should find it easy to ship your belongings to the UK but there are limits on how much you can send for free.
The UK doesn’t particularly have a strict policy for taking medication into the country/region. If you need to take anything that's on the government’s list of controlled drugs, make sure you have plenty of time to apply for a license before you travel.
You’ll have to meet some fairly strict requirements to take pets into the UK. If you’re from a non-EU country/region, you should get your pet a blood test done, three months before your entry date.
As a leading international bank that is headquartered in the UK and with an extensive branch network, we are here to assist you throughout your journey as you find your feet in the UK. With a comprehensive solution for all your banking needs abroad, we endeavour to be a companion you can rely on.
At HSBC, we understand your international banking needs and offer a host of services aimed at making this transition easier for you.
Our dedicated team will assist you with opening a non-resident account in India as well as a local account in the UK. The local and overseas account opening journey will start while you are still in India. There are no service charges for international account opening through International Banking Centre (IBC) for HSBC Premier customers.
If you wish to open an account locally after arriving in the UK, you can set up an appointment with ease while you are still in India. Our team will facilitate a free appointment booking service for you.
