Joining the Commonwealth Secretariat

In addition to the actual job posting, potential overseas recruited staff may have questions about travel to London and living in the United Kingdom. To give recruited staff more background on the process, we've provided the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below.

• Does the Secretariat pay for me and my family to travel to London for me to assume duty?
• What type of visa do I and my family need and how do I get it?
• What medical checkup and certificates do I need?
• What personal documents should I bring with me to London?
• What should I bring on the flight?
• May I ship my household goods?
• Where will I put up on my arrival in London?
• How do I go about finding permanent housing? Does the Secretariat provide any assistance?
• What should I know about the education system in London? What assistance does the Secretariat provide?
• What health services are available to staff and their families?
• Do I pay tax or National Insurance?