Working in Scotland

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Before we start a beautiful relationship, let's check you can move in with us.

We'll help you make sure you can live and work in Scotland

Coming to Scotland as a non-British or non-Irish citizen

If you are non-British or non-Irish, you will usually need a visa to live and work in Scotland.

Read More about Coming to Scotland as a non-British or non-Irish citizen

Coming to Scotland as an Irish Citizen

Irish citizens will continue to have a right to live and work in the UK beyond the end of the Brexit Transition period as a result of the Common Travel Area arrangements in place.

Read More about Coming to Scotland as an Irish Citizen

Coming to work or staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

Read More about Coming to work or staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

Checking your qualifications

Holidays. Pensions. Tax.

Discover all the things that makes working here work

Annual leave and bank holidays

Find out more about Annual leave and bank holidays in Scotland

Income Tax & National Insurance

Find out more about Income Tax and National Insurance

Employee benefits and pensions

Find out more about Employee benefits and pensions

Scotland works for me

It's a beautiful country with exciting job opportunities. I’ve been able to develop my career and start a family.

Joanna Stanko, Polish National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Joanna Stanko, Polish National, Living and Working in Scotland
It’s an ideal life. Great company, beautiful surroundings, wonderful friends and my children love it here.

Martin Potter, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Martin Potter, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
I have a rewarding job and a top quality life in exceptional surroundings. My family and I have never been happier.

Tim Lloyd, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Tim Lloyd, English National, Living and Working in Scotland

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Coming to Scotland as a non-British or non-Irish citizen

Coming to Scotland as an Irish Citizen

Coming to work or staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

BNO Visa: British Nationals (Overseas) in Hong Kong visa route

British Citizens Returning to Scotland

Settling in Scotland and becoming a British citizen

Staying in Scotland after your studies

Bringing my family to Scotland

Annual leave and bank holidays

Income Tax & National Insurance

Employee benefits and pensions

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