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 on or after December 2020

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

Find out more about Coming to Scotland as a non-British or non-Irish on or after December 2020

Coming to the UK 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.

Find out more about Coming to the UK as an Irish Citizen

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

EEA and Swiss nationals who enter the UK for the first time from the 1st January 2021 will normally have to apply for a visa under the Points-Based System.

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

Bringing my family to Scotland

Moving to Scotland to develop your career is exciting. Organise visas and permits before you move so your family can settle into their new life here easily.

Find out more about Bringing my family to Scotland

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 on or after December 2020

Coming to the UK as an Irish Citizen

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

Bringing my family to Scotland

Settling in Scotland and becoming a British citizen

Staying in Scotland after your studies

Checking your qualifications

Annual leave and bank holidays

Income Tax & National Insurance

Employee benefits and pensions

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