An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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Transit visa for UK while traveling to the United States from India [closed]
Sorry, this is not a question and answer thing that I'm trying to do. But, just want to write up about one question that is most frequently asked - Do I need a transit visa to go to the the US via ...
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Can I bring my new wife from the US into the UK as a tourist and then change her status to a resident once in UK? [closed]
I went to the USA to visit my fiancé 2 months ago. We fell head over heals and got married and are having to rush back to the UK to be Carers for my parents
We have 3 days to fly back on our flights ...
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Which train routes are permitted when going from Great Britain to other parts of the UK?
I often get rail & sail tickets which begin in Great Britain and end in Northern Ireland. These tickets usually specify which boat crossing they are valid on, but I've never seen them specify ...
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How can I most affordably use my iPhone in the UK during a long-term study abroad period? [closed]
I'm from the United States, and I currently have an iPhone 4s on the Sprint network. In late September (2013), I'll be flying to the UK for a year of studying abroad at Oxford University until June ...
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Petrol station in Folkestone before boarding the Eurotunnel
Where is the most convenient petrol station to fill up if we have some spare time before boarding the Eurotunnel train? Is it possible to fill-up after checking-in?
We will be driving from London.
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My Schengen visa and UK visa are valid until November, am I ok to travel in September/October?
I am from China and my Schengen visa is valid until 2nd of November this year. My UK dependent visa will expire at the same time as well.
I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel 3 months before ...
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Long layover in Heathrow
I'm an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa. I have an 18 hour layover in Heathrow. With a land side transit visa can I go out of the airport just to check into a nearby hotel to get some rest? ...
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Alternatives to National Express in the UK
I would prefer not to use National Express. Conditions on coaches can be awful, in my opinion. I wish we had something like Polskibus in the UK.
Are there any alternatives? I mainly use them to get ...
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Can I leave the airport in London during my layover for a visit?
I am a US permanent resident but I am a Filipino citizen. I am planning to travel to the Phillipines and wanted to get a ticket with a 15 hours layover in the UK. Am I allowed to go out of the airport ...
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Passport validity required to enter UK and Schengen countries for Indians with valid visas
My daughter has valid visas for the United Kingdom and the Schengen area but has passport validity of 4 to 5 months only. Can she still travel to both these countries?
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Crashing a rental car abroad
What happens if I (a US citizen) rent a car in, say, the UK, and crash it because I was driving on the wrong side of the road?
Do I have to pay the damages out of pocket? What if I don't have the ...
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Using my UK Multi Visit visa
I applied for a UK visa with the reason of "to renew my Philippine passport there in London as there is no longer a Philippine embassy here in Dublin."
Then they issued me a multiple entry visit visa ...
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What are the restrictions on importing honey to uk from Czech Republic for distribution, and is there a limited amount [closed]
Can you advise me on restrictions when importing honey from Czech Republic to uk for purpose of distribution?
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Where can I find the restrictions and easements that apply to a given UK Rail Ticket?
UK rail ticketing isn't always the simplest thing in the world, but the basics aren't too hard to learn. There are broadly tickets valid at any time of the day, those available only outside of peak ...
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UK places that offer visitors a chance to wear medieval armor and clothes?
I'm looking to visit places on UK that offer visitors an opportunity to wear medieval armor/clothes. Where can I find such a place?
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Traveling across the United Kingdom by car [closed]
Me and my friends had an idea of going to the UK by car and travel across the country to see as much as possible. I would like ask if someone can share his opinion of where to go and where to don't ...
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What is the cheapest and most direct route from the UK to Malawi?
I'm researching a trip to Malawi and I'm struggling to find direct flights. I'd be happy to travel from any UK city to anywhere in Malawi.
I've only been able to find flights for around £900 with at ...
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Tourism on Schengen business visa (circulation)
I am an Indian citizen living in UK on a tier 2 visa. Recently, I have received Short stay Schengen visas (multiple entry, business trips for 1 year) for travelling to France. (Applied at French ...
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UK Transit Visa from USA to India
I'm traveling to India from the US for my H1 stamping. I'm planning to go via the UK (LHR). I'm changing my visa status from F1 (visa expires in 2015) to H1. Is my visa valid to qualify for a transit ...
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Itinerary to Scotland from London
I am planning to travel from London to the following destinations by train: Edinburgh, Inverness and Windermere and then back to London. My questions are:
What would be the best itinerary (order of ...
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Can I rent a car in UK to travel to Republic of Ireland? [duplicate]
I want to rent a car in the UK for a driving holiday in Ireland - do any rental firms permit this?
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Can you enter the departures area without a boarding pass at London Heathrow airport?
My girlfriend is leaving the UK from Heathrow tomorrow. Is it possible for me to go through security with her so that we can be together until she goes to her departure gate?
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Use prepaid cards in Europe with my Verizon S3 sch-i535?
I am going to England, Scotland, and Ireland soon for about 10 days. I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) on Verizon with Android 4.2.2.
I'd like to use voice + data (no SMS) over there ...
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How can I use my Verizon “Global Ready” smartphone in the UK and France?
I'd like to use my Droid Razr Maxx phone, obtained from Verizon in the United States, on an upcoming trip to the UK and France. The product specs claim it is global ready, and it has an accessible SIM ...
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Attend a lecture in computer science while travelling in the UK
I'm planning a trip to the UK in May. I will stay in London, Edinburgh and Dundee. It would be very interesting for me to attend a lecture in computer science there. Am I allowed to do this as I am ...
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Opening a UK bank account [closed]
I'm heading over to the UK under a tier 5 visa (Youth Mobility)
I plan to get a job after I get there.
Are there any banks that allow me to open a bank account before I get there?
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5 yr residence card: does it let me travel without my husband?
I am Australian, married to an EU national, and have just been issued with a 5 yr residence card. I want to travel to Malta with a friend. My husband and I run an import business in the UK and my ...
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Visiting relatives in UK - access to country dependent on their finances? [closed]
I want to visit my mother in the UK, she is hesitant to send in the invitation letter cause she does not make much of a salary and they may refuse me to stay with her. Can they refuse me to stay with ...
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Can you renew a UK railcard early (and carry over the extra days)
If you're going to be taking several train journeys per year in the UK, and especially if you won't be starting your journey until 10am, it's well worth investigating the railcards available, as for ...
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Schengen Visa - Schengen countries visit after UK visit
I have a 6 months UK Business visa. I need to apply for Schengen Visa to allow other EU countries travel. I will be travelling multiple time to Schengen countries for next 3-4 months and I have ...
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What are UK “rail appointed travel agents”, and where can I find one who'll sell me a ticket?
I've come across a rather interesting looking discounted fare for a UK rail journey. The slight snag is that I can't seem to buy it on the website of the train company that is offering it. Instead, ...
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I'm travelling from Heathrow to Toledo in the USA with 2 connections, will I need to see to my luggage before I get to Toledo?
I'm worried as it's my first trip on my own. All my flights are American Airlines and I have connections at Raleigh/Durham and at Chicago O'Hare, however there are no terminal changes, just connection ...
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What is your favourite London restaurant and Why? [closed]
I am writing an article and I would love your feedback. ;)
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Can you get from London to the French Alps by train, with no/minimal changes?
For a lot of people, the default way to get from London to the French Alps to go skiing is to fly, then take a long bus connection to get to the resort. However, with the current snow and wintery ...
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Non-EU citizen travelling with EU citizen (Irish spouse) to Turkey; do I need a visa?
Am a non EU citizen but my husband is. We live and work in UK and I have a residential permit. I'm looking to book a holiday to Turkey for my hubby and I for 5 days. Do I need to apply for a visa to ...
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where can i find really cheap flight on the internet? [duplicate]
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How can I do a “broad” search for flights?
I use skyscanner, but I am sure there are other ways. I can combine there different connections and search by entire month or ...
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Fly to France from UK with no passport?
I have a flight to France from the UK tomorrow. My passport is currently with a company that are working on a Visa for India (a miscommunication with a friend menas I thought they had picked it up), ...
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What airlines allow in-cabin travel for cats? [closed]
I am planning on moving to London and want to know what airlines allow in-cabin travel for cats?
I don't want them in the cargo — have heard too many HORROR stories. Also how much is the fare for the ...
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Is my Turkish Driving License valid in the UK?
I have a B category driving licence which I obtained in Turkey. Do you know if my Turkish driving licence is valid in the UK? It was issued both in Turkish and English.
If not, what kind of steps I ...
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Driving License required for travelling to France from UK
What driving license is required for driving in France from UK? Is it paper, card or both? The gov.uk site says:
You can use your Great Britain (GB) or Northern Ireland driving
licence in all ...
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How to get a 1 week-fast track British passport replacement appointment upgraded to the 1-day premium service
Complete nightmare so far, missed flight and missing foreign visa as well.
Going to IPS tomorrow with a fast-track appointment in hand and aiming to upgrade to the premium one-day service. Anyone ...
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Having a Multiple entry Schengen Visa from Germany, Can I make a trip to France? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does a multiple-entry Schengen visa allow visiting other Schengen countries later, without going via the issuing country?
I live in UK, and have obtained a 3 month valid ...
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For a UK rail delay, which train company do you claim compensation from?
For those who don't know, the UK rail network was largely privatised in the 1990s. Whether or not rail privatisation is a good thing is still very much up for debate, but even most pro-privatisation ...
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Are there any traditional German Christmas markets in the Lake District, UK?
As per the title. I'm thinking German style wooden huts etc. I've had a Google but found nothing conclusive. Any help would be much appreciated.
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18 hr layover in London…should I get a transit visa to explore London…is sightseeing allowed on a transit visa?
Details: I hold a Indian passport with a valid and unexpired US student visa (F1). I would be travelling from Los Angeles to Mumbai via a 18 hr layover at London Heathrow airport in December 2012.
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Do Turkish citizens need a visa to come to the UK for one day?
I may need to go to the UK for a day. I live in Turkey and I am a Turkish citizen. Do I need a visa to come to the UK for only one day?
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Can you use your mobile phone in the channel tunnel?
The Channel Tunnel (Le tunnel sous la Manche) is a ~50km tunnel (well, a series of 3 tunnels) running between England and France, used by both high-speed Eurostar trains and slower car trains / ...
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Does a Nicaraguan citizen need a visa for the UK?
I don't need a visa to enter certain European countries as a tourist... but I am not sure about the UK. A friend invited me to go to the UK. I will stay in Amsterdam for a month before going there. ...
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As a Philippine passport holder, can I transfer from Heathrow terminal five to three without a visa?
I would like to know if I need a transit visa if I transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to three. I will only be staying there two hours as I will be flying to Geneva. I am a Philippine passport holder.
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Where can I get an up-to-date list of destinations by overnight coach from London
I've found a way for people who can sleep on overnight buses/coaches to save time and accommodation by taking night coaches out of London.
I've haphazardly found Plymouth-Penzance, ...
