Returning to Scotland from Abroad

If you are a British citizen considering returning to live in Scotland, this guide provides information about some of the things you might need to consider, including:

• where will you live?
• will family members move with you?
• will you be bringing any pets with you?
• how will you move your belongings?
• what support will you need, and do you have people who can help?
• will you need to apply for benefits when you move?
• will you be able to move straight into a permanent home, or will you need somewhere temporary to begin with?
• will you be bringing a car to the UK?

This guide aims to help answer some of these questions and make the process of moving smoother and easier to manage.