London

Why London?

There is no doubt that London is one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. With approximately 8 million people, a good number of them expats, London fits the profile of one of the world's most welcoming cities for expatriates. Reports of 300 languages gracing the airwaves of the capital daily can only mean that people from all over the world feel welcome in London.

Relocating to any city can be quite daunting and one as large and busy as London can present challenges to even the most seasoned traveller.  The EID guide aims to help with this by providing comprehensive insights, information and advice across the following topics-

1) Living legally in London

The EID guide to London contains full details of all the visas that are available to live legally in London. We provide you with information about the application procedure, documentation requirements and renewal process thus providing you with everything you need to cut through the British bureaucracy and enjoy a longer, more rewarding stay in London.

2) Setting up home in London

London is a vast area with many different suburbs that are all very different in look and feel. The Expat Info Desk guide to London contains practical advice on how to rent or buy a home that fits with your need and budget. A thorough survey of popular residential areas throughout Greater London is provided together with our lowdown on the local population, amenities and neighborhood environment.

3) Navigating the infrastructure

Moving to a new city can be quite daunting and it can seem that you have an endless list of tasks ahead of you with no real idea of how to start. Our guide to London contains comprehensive lists of everything you will need to do to establish your day-to-day life. From setting up utility providers, mobile phone contracts and insurance, through to finding schools, places to worship and shopping areas. Everything you need is in one, straightforward guide.

4) Having fun in London

London is a thriving city with lots on offer. Our guide to London contains complete entertainment listings with details of places to eat and drink as well as cultural attractions such as museums, galleries and theatres. Our expat gives you the full lowdown on where to go to let you hair down as well as pointing you in the right direction for making friends and expanding your social network.

5) Staying safe and healthy in London

London is a great city but, as with many other major cities around the world, there is a great deal of crime. Our expat gives you an insider’s view of methods of staying safe in London and how best to protect yourself and your family. We also provide details about the National Health Service, what it includes and who is eligible for it together with details of privately available health clinics and hospitals.

6) Blending in

Fitting into a new city can be very challenging. The Expat Info Desk guide to London provides the extensive details you need to make your move and stay in London a positive experience. The guide comes from an expat who knows the ins and outs of the city and the true notion of what it's like being a foreigner in a global urban center.

7) Reality bites

Moving to London is one thing, but moving there with the mindset and tools to make your time a success, and a pleasure, is something ultimately different. This informative guide gives you those very tools to make your London experience as an expat exceptional.

Your only expat guide to London; Feel at home abroad – Fast!

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About the guide author

Solange Berchemin Solange Berchemin was born in Lyon, France and spent her childhood gliding between two very very different cultural backgrounds. Her maternal grandparents emigrated from Morocco, her paternal family is deeply rooted in a very small village near Lyon.

She moved to London on a trial base, for a year or two, 20 years later she has become a London expert with a unique insider perspective. She loves this fascinating city, its quirkiness, its buzz, its cultural diversity. She finds it impossible to tire of a city which keeps offering places she has never been.

As her passion for travels grew she came to be a Tour Guide. She travelled the world for work or for the pleasure of discovering new cultures before turning to education. She worked as Head of Languages for one of London largest college. Nowadays she reports and writes about what she knows best.

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