Information and advice for people who have recently moved to Scotland, international students, employers, and investors.
Scotland’s Migration Service is here to help people settle in Scotland. The service also aims to make it easier for employers to hire people and for investors to set up businesses in Scotland.
Scotland's Migration Service is for:
- People who have moved to Scotland within the past six months
- International students in their final year at a Scottish university or college who would like to stay in Scotland after graduating
- Employers based in Scotland who would like to hire international workers
- Investors based in another country who would like to set up or expand a business in Scotland
PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO SCOTLAND
Scotland's Migration Service provides information on topics like:
- Housing
- Work
- Education
- Healthcare
- Visas
- Social security payments (also known as benefits)
- Money and debt
- Relationships
You can book an appointment with a trained adviser to help you with any problem related to your move.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Scotland’s Migration Service provides information on:
- Visas and immigration
- Continuing your studies
- Working in Scotland
You can book an appointment with a trained adviser to help you with any problem related to staying in Scotland.
EMPLOYERS AND INVESTORS
Scotland’s Migration Service provides information about visa and immigration rules relating to:
- Hiring international staff
- Expanding your business in Scotland
- Starting a new business in Scotland
You can book an appointment with an immigration lawyer to get advice specific to your organisation’s needs.
About Scotland's Migration Service
Find out more about who we are, our aims, and our future plans for Scotland’s Migration Service.