Moving to Scotland checklist

Moving to Scotland checklist

There are many things you'll need to consider when making your move to Scotland. 

Here's a checklist of some key things you'll need to do before and after you move to Scotland to help get you started. 

Things to do before you move

• Find a job  
• Organise visas, if required 
• Find a place to live 
• Contact local schools, if applicable 
• Arrange for removals and storage
• Arrange your transport to Scotland 
• Make arrangements for your pets, if applicable 
• Check whether your electrical appliances will work in Scotland

Things to do after you move

• Open a bank account 
• Register with a doctor 
• Register to pay Council Tax

Documents to bring to Scotland

• Letter from your new employer in Scotland with your job offer or employment contract
• Bank statements for the three months prior to moving
• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Driver's licence and motor insurance details
• Travel and health insurance documents
• Copies of your medical records
• Vaccination certificates (where relevant)