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Your first day in the UK

Do these in order and you'll have the basics covered

✅ Everyone — do these today

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Check your eVisa / UKVI app

Open the UKVI app or portal and confirm your immigration status shows correctly before you need it.

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Get a UK SIM card

Lebara or Lyca from any supermarket or corner shop. Includes minutes to call home. Costs about £5–10.

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Open a bank account

Monzo: download the app, 10 minutes, no branch visit. Use it immediately for everything.

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Save emergency numbers

999 = police/fire/ambulance. 111 = urgent medical advice (free). 101 = non-emergency police.

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