Coming to the UK?
UK Euraxess Service Centre
EURAXESS-UK is the portal for researchers moving to or from the UK, with advice including visas, work permits, salaries and taxation, pension rights, health care, social security, accommodation, recognition of qualifications, day care and schooling, language courses, and social and cultural issues.
UK Border Agency
This is the official site for UK visa services. This site will tell you whether or not you need and visa, and how to obtain one. It is also possible to email the International Group Stakeholder Team for advice: ukbaig-stakeholders@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
FAQs on visas
UKRO advice and frequently asked questions relating to the UK's visas system.
Working in the UK
This site, run by the Home Office, aims to provide you with clear information about the various routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to come and work in the United Kingdom.
Community provisions on social security
Details can be found in a Commission document The Community provisions on social security: Your rights when moving within the EU (.pdf)
HM Revenue and Customs
Information on UK tax and national insurance.
Home Office
Information on visas, immigration policy, citizens rights, etc.
Department for Work and Pensions
General information on UK tax, National Insurance and other social security benefits such as maternity leave.
Marie Curie Fellowship Association
The Marie Curie Fellowship Association (MCFA) is the association of researchers (Marie Curie Fellows) who have been awarded a mobility research training grant by the European Community.