Beginly
Free guide for everyone arriving in the UK

Your student visa journey, mapped from day one.

From university registration to bank accounts and SIM cards — your 90-day checklist is built around your course start date, city, and UKCISA rights.

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Manchester · Student · CAS holder

Open a UK bank account

Day 1

Get a UK SIM card

Day 2

Register with a local GP

Day 7

Apply for National Insurance number

Day 10
UK Readiness Score68%

Wherever you're coming from, we can help you settle...

✗ The problem
GOV.UK
NHS.UK
HMRC
UCAS.com
Student Finance
Council Tax

Arriving in the UK is overwhelming.

Accommodation, banking, GP registration, SIM setup, council tax...

Information is scattered across dozens of government websites.

What you find is usually generic — not tailored to you.

By the time you learn something, you've often already made the mistake.

✓ What we built

A single, personalised checklist for your first 90 days.

Everything you need to do, in the right order.

Built around your city, university, and accommodation type.

Updated as you go — your roadmap, your pace.

With official source links and plain-English guidance for every task.

What you get

Everything you need to settle, in one place.

Your Personal 90-Day Roadmap

A checklist built around your arrival date, city, and situation — not generic advice that doesn't apply to you.

Plain-English Guidance

20+ articles written in clear, calm English — what to do, why it matters, and exactly what to avoid.

Smart Reminders

Set reminders for the tasks that matter most. We help you stay on track without overwhelm.

Scam & Mistake Alerts

Regular alerts on the scams targeting newcomers — so you can spot danger before you fall for it.

Trusted & Compliant

We signpost official sources so you can make informed decisions. Not advice — always guidance.

Nia — Document Helper

Nia explains tenancy agreements, NHS letters, and council tax forms in plain English.

What does "section 21" mean in my tenancy notice?
A Section 21 is a 'no-fault eviction' notice. Your landlord must give you at least 2 months' written notice...

Open Door, Wider World

Open what comes next.

Beginly opens the door to your new life in the UK — one clear step at a time.

Your 90-day plan

Everything, in the right order.

Days 1–7

SIM card & mobile number

Temporary accommodation confirmed

University enrolment

Bank account application

Weeks 2–4

National Insurance number

GP surgery registration

Student Finance submitted

UKCISA rights confirmed

Month 2

Council Tax exemption letter

Library & campus card

Transport card (Oyster etc)

Local essentials mapped

Month 3

Biometric Residence Permit

Part-time work paperwork

NHS check-up booked

Readiness Score: 100%

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How it works

Four steps to your UK roadmap

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Tell us about yourself

Your city, accommodation, university, and arrival date — it takes 2 minutes.

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Get your personalised roadmap

A clear 90-day checklist built around your exact situation and stage.

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Track your progress

Mark tasks done, get guidance, and watch your UK Readiness Score rise.

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Settle in confidently

Avoid the common mistakes, know your rights, and build your new life with clarity.

Document Helper

Meet Nia — plain English for every UK document.

Tenancy agreements, NHS letters, HMRC forms, council tax bills — Nia reads them so you don't have to guess.

Nia

Document & Settlement Guide

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What is a Biometric Residence Permit?
Your BRP is the official UK residence card that proves your right to live, work, and study here. Collect it within 10 days of arriving — usually from a designated post office. You'll need it to open a bank account, register with a GP, and every time you re-enter the UK.Immigration
Ask Nia about any UK document or form…
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How ready are you?

Check your UK readiness in 30 seconds.

Three quick questions — then we'll show you where Beginly fills the gaps.

Scam awareness

Think like a newcomer — spot the scam.

One of these three rental listings is fake. Thousands of newcomers lose money to listings just like it every year. Can you spot it?

Click the listing you think is a scam.

How we work — and how we don't

Beginly is a settlement support platform — not a legal, immigration, financial, or professional advice service. We help you understand what you need to do and point you to official sources.

Our content is built around official GOV.UK guidance and reviewed before publication. Always check your personal circumstances against your visa conditions, university guidance, or advice from a regulated professional.

Open what comes next

Your first 90 days start now.

Join newcomers from around the world using Beginly to settle in confidently. Free forever. No credit card needed.

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Disclaimer

Beginly provides general settlement guidance only. This is not a substitute for professional advice specific to your situation. Always verify information directly with official sources.