Your First 7 Days in the UK

01

Before leaving the airport

Confirm safe onward transport and the destination addressContact accommodation if delayedKeep documents, medication, phone and payment method accessibleUse official airport help if baggage or transport fails

02

First 24 hours

Check in and document the room or property conditionConfirm keys, heating, water and emergency contactTell a trusted person that arrival is completeConnect phone or data and rest before non-urgent administration

03

Days 2–3

Complete university arrival or enrolment actionsAttend required international-student or course instructionsReview local transportCheck provider requirements before starting a bank application

04

First week

Review tenancy, bills and any Council Tax actionSet a basic weekly budgetLocate groceries and relevant supportJoin one useful student or community networkCheck current work conditions before job searching

05

First month

Review academic routines and attendanceUse university support earlyChoose one community, volunteering or skills actionUpdate CV and LinkedIn with accurate current study informationRevisit the Journey Planner

Your First 7 Days in the UK

Work through what matters first.

Before leaving the airport

First 24 hours

Days 2–3

First week

First month

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