Settling in the UK, sorted
Practical guides for international students — banking, council tax, NHS, visas, housing and the bits no one explains.
How to apply for a National Insurance number as an international student
How to apply for a UK National Insurance number as an international student, step by step — what it is, who can apply, and what to do while you wait for it.
27 Jul 2026
How to register with a GP as an international student
Registering with a GP in the UK is free for international students who paid the IHS — here's how to find a surgery, what documents to bring, and how the process works.
5 Jul 2026
Your first 30 days in the UK: the international student checklist
BRP collection, bank accounts, GP registration, council tax exemption and National Insurance numbers, in the order that actually works during your first month.
30 Jun 2026
Council tax student exemption in the UK: the complete guide
Full-time students don't pay council tax in the UK. Here's exactly how to claim the exemption, what proof you need from your university, and what happens when you live with non-students.
Luodi team · 26 Jun 2026
How to open a UK bank account as an international student
A step-by-step guide to opening a UK bank account as an international student — digital banks, high-street options, the documents you need, and what to do if you don't have a UK address yet.
Luodi team · 26 Jun 2026