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Moving to Scotland

Saltire with map of ScotlandDo you wish to work in Scotland?

Before you decide to come to Scotland to live and work, you will need the answers to lots of questions.

  • Will I need a work permit?
  • What kind of jobs are available?
  • Where are the best places to find work?
  • What is it like to live in Scotland?

Where do I start?

There are many agencies which you can access via the internet to get more information. Scotland Is The Place is the best place to start if you are aiming to move to Scotland. It provides information on life, work and education in Scotland as well as how to relocate. Scotland Is The Place also includes details of Scotland's Fresh Talent initiative.

talentscotland offers the latest news and information from the Design Electronics, Life Sciences and Financial Services communities in Scotland. It also has more general information on living and working in Scotland.

Are you planning to stay in the UK or applying for a British nationality?

Studying in Scotland?

Careers Scotland can help residents of Scotland once you are established in this country. Our services are available via this site and via Careers Scotland Centres all over the country.

Find out more from Diverse Routes and check out our page of useful websites for International Students.

Are you from an EU member country?

Find out more about Working in the EU - useful websites.

Are you coming to Scotland from Poland?

You have your own website - Szkocja Twoim Miejscem - Witamy w Szkocji - which provides lots of information specifically for workers in Poland who might be considering coming to Scotland, or Polish workers currently in Scotland.

Are you an Asylum Seeker?

Find out about the main options open to you, how to go about applying for courses and
how you can get help, advice and information from Information For Asylum Seekers.