Moving to the USA from the UK: The Complete Checklist (2026 Guide)
Everything you need to do before, during, and after your move to America—written by a Brit who’s been through it.
Planning your move to America?
Moving from the UK to the USA is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming.
Between visas, banking, healthcare, shipping, schools, credit scores, and endless paperwork, it’s easy to worry you’ve forgotten something important.
I know exactly how that feels.
I moved from England to the United States in 2010 and have since lived in California, New York, and Utah. Along the way I’ve learned what really matters—and what I wish someone had told me before I boarded the plane.
That’s why I created this complete checklist.
Whether you’re moving for work, family, or a new adventure, this guide walks you through every stage of the process.
🎁 GET THE FREE 24-PAGE UK → USA MOVING PLANNER
Planning your move doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
Get my free 24-page UK → USA Moving Planner—the guide I wish I’d had before relocating. It includes banking, healthcare, packing timelines, first-week essentials, and more.
- ✔ Step-by-step moving timeline
- ✔ US banking & credit checklist
- ✔Healthcare setup guide
- ✔ Packing & first-week essentials
- ✔ Updated for 2026
The Moving Hub: Deep-Dive Guides
Your planner is just the beginning. Use these deep-dive resources to master every step of your relocation.
🏦 BANKING
Read: How to Open a US Bank Account as a Brit
🏥 HEALTHCARE
Read: Navigating US Healthcare
🎓 SCHOOLS
Read: 12 Things British Parents Wish They Knew
💰 MONEY
Read: Best Ways to Transfer Money from the UK to the USA
© 2026 Life Across The Pond | Helping Brits Move & Thrive in the USA
