Cost of Repatriation Calculator

Planning to move back to the UK? Model every cost phase — from international shipping and UK housing deposits through to tax re-entry, pension adjustments and first-year lifestyle catch-up costs.

Your situation

Currently based in

Household size

Solo

Couple

Family (3–4)

Family (5+)

Shipping volume

Small (1 bed)

Medium (2–3 bed)

Large (4+ bed)

Shipping & Travel

📦 Removal & Shipping £0

International removal / shipping

Pet transport & quarantine

Vehicle shipping / disposal

Flights home (all family)

Temporary storage

🏠 UK Housing £0

Rental deposit (6 weeks rent)

First month rent

Letting agent fees

Furnishing / white goods

SDLT if buying (estimated)

🏦 Tax & Finance £0

Accountant / tax adviser fees

Currency conversion costs

UK pension re-activation

Visa / nationality costs

🧑‍💼 Setup & Admin £0

School registration / uniform

UK driving licence conversion

Re-registering with GP/dentist

Mobile / broadband setup

Recruitment / job search costs

🌱 Lifestyle Adjustment £0

Cost of living uplift buffer (3 mo)

Wardrobe for UK climate

Car purchase / lease deposit

Social / wellbeing adjustment

Your repatriation budget

Total estimated cost £0

Cost breakdown

Cost by phase

Immediate (day 0–30)

£0

First 3 months

£0

Months 3–12

£0

Tax re-entry checklist

✅ Notify HMRC of return — file SA tax return for split year
✅ Re-register as UK tax resident — from date of return
✅ Check if temporary non-residence rules apply (5-year clock)
✅ Crystallise any offshore gains before re-entry if possible
✅ Review pension — check if scheme accepts contributions again
✅ Re-open ISA contributions (new allowance available from return year)
✅ Check NI record — voluntary Class 2 NI may have been paid abroad
✅ Update bank accounts and financial institutions