United Kingdom

Researched in depth. Every step has a source.

24 monthsafter your degreeSource, checked
5 yearsto permanent residenceSource, checked
5 yearsto citizenshipDual citizenship: yesSource, checked

At a glance

CapitalLondonSource, checked
CurrencyGBPSource, checked
Time zoneUTC (Europe/London)Source, checked
Distance from Manila10 709 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population69.5 millionSource, checked
Official languagesEnglishSource, checked
GDP per personUSD 64 606 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate4.7%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 4 500 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageGBP 1 981 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index88 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature12 °CSource, checked
Warmest month19 °C in JulSource, checked
Coldest month6 °C in JanSource, checked
Happiness rank29 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score6.69Source, checked
English proficiencynot sourced yet
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insurancenot sourced yet
Homicide ratenot sourced yet
Residents born abroad17.1%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours34.9 hoursSource, checked
Paid leave28 daysSource, checked
Public holidaysnot sourced yet
Internet speed296 MbpsSource, checked
EU membernoSource, checked
Schengen membernoSource, checked
Dual citizenshipyesSource, checked

The chain

  1. Student visagov.uk,
  2. Graduate visa, 24 monthsImmigration Rules Appendix Graduate,
  3. Skilled Worker visa, 60 monthsgov.uk,
  4. Indefinite leave to remain as a Skilled Worker (settlement)gov.uk,
  5. Naturalisation as a British citizen under section 6(1)gov.uk,

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