An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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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, ...
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Recommendations on Car Hire and Train Travel for a UK trip in March 2013?
We are flying into London in early March and after a few days wish to catch a train out of London and hire a car for about 2.5 weeks - drive around England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland. There will be ...
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Landside transit visa in London Heathrow airport
I am traveling from the US to India via London Heathrow on November 6. I will be at LHR on 7th at 6:20 am and departing at 9:25 pm. I'm an Indian national and have a valid US visa.
Do I need a ...
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Do I need a transit visa in Heathrow as a Bolivian Citizen?
I'm a bolivian citizen currently living in Bolivia until November 6th at which point I will join my family in Norway. The Norwegian visa application has been approved, I hold a Schengen visa (already ...
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Using a UK paper license counterpart in Australia
A few weeks ago I lost my card UK driver's license somewhere in Arizona/Nevada.
In November I will be in Australia. My new license may not make it here in time.
However I still have the paper ...
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Using a UK paper license counterpart in New Zealand
A few weeks ago I lost my card UK driver's license somewhere in Arizona/Nevada.
Next month I will be in New Zealand. My new license may not make it here in time.
However I still have the paper ...
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Can you rent / drive a car in the USA with just the paper counterpart of the UK driver's license?
A few weeks ago I lost my card UK driver's license somewhere in Arizona/Nevada.
Next week I head to California. My new license may not make it here in time.
However I still have the paper ...
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Would a Colombian citizen with Canadian residency need a transit visa for the UK?
I'm traveling from Toronto to Madrid with one stop in London. My passport is Colombian but I'm a permanent resident in Canada.
So my question is do I need a visa or transit permit for the UK?
My ...
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Getting a new UK Driver's licence while travelling
So hypothetically my driver's licence is lost (quite likely). I'm not in the UK. Is there any way I can get a replacement one from overseas and get it sent to either me, or a friend in the UK who ...
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Are there any cafes serving breakfast in Bakewell / Peak District that open around 8 on Sundays?
I will be camping near Bakewell this Saturday and I wanted to eat some warm breakfast in a nice cafe on Sunday. Does anyone know which cafe would be open around 8:00 AM and serve breakfast?
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Renting a car in Ireland & Great Britain: 1 rental or 2?
My wife, two kids and I will be traveling in Ireland and the UK Nov. 1st through 21st. We're flying into and out of Dublin. Our plan is to do a clockwise tour: Fly into Dublin -> Belfast -> Scotland ...
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Can I bring protein powder and health bars into the UK from the US?
Will be travelling to the U.K. from the U.S. and would like to take my protein powder and some health bars to snack on during my visit. Is this allowed to bring into the country?
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Determine gate for departing Heathrow flight
Flights out of London Heathrow do not contain departure gate information until about 45 minutes before the flight is ready to depart (presumably so you spend more money at the duty-free). Are there ...
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Is a suitable power adapter for UK also usable for Canada and USA?
I have a power adapter that works for Great Britain. Can I use the same adapter in Canada and/or the USA too?
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What are the mobile plan options for a short-term (6 month) visit to the UK?
I am starting an internship in London starting October and was wondering what the options for a short-term mobile plan in the UK are.
I use an iPhone so a data plan would be nice but not necessary.
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Visa requirements for Indian Nationals transiting through Schengen to the UK, by train/ferry?
I'm looking into the cost and complexity, for a colleague, for them to come over to the UK from India during August. Normally, I'd lean towards suggesting they get a UK visa and fly into Heathrow or ...
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Travel from the UK to Finland with a Spanish Schengen visa
I have a Spanish Schengen visa. I am now In Spain and I will go soon to the UK, and then I'm planning to go to Finland,
Does a multiple entry visa allow me to go from the UK to Finland rather than ...
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Who offers travel insurance that covers a holiday to your home country
I am a British national but have been living abroad with my family for the last 6 years. I plan to travel back the the UK for a holiday next week, however, I have been having difficulty finding a ...
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My passport is expiring; can I still travel?
I'm scheduled to travel in the first week of July, and I found out that my passport expires on 03 August 2012. I've got a Canadian passport and UK work permit.
Will I be able to travel without a ...
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Are there detailed street-by-street maps of the 2012 Olympics torch relay?
The official map is plain horrible to use, and although they do have the exact route for all days except the last two (which are yet to be revealed), there's no way to get a proper list of streets or ...
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Affordable way to visit USA from UK?
I am based in the UK (London) but would love to spend more time in the USA after spending three weeks there on my honeymoon last year. I am even vaguely thinking about trying to visit all 50 states ...
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If I want to see the Olympic Torch in 2012, what route is it taking in the UK?
The claim is that 95 per cent of the UK population will come within ten miles of the torch during its 8,000-mile journey between May 19 and July 27.
Is there a map of the route of the general UK ...
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What is the cheapest way to cross the English Channel from France to the UK on foot, single ticket?
I have looked at P&O's website (www.poferries.com), and a pedestrian day trip return costs €8 each way whereas a single without a return costs €35.50.
Are there cheaper options?
I assume that ...
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What is the cheapest way of sending a laptop from USA to the UK? [closed]
I moved from the UK to USA recently and need to send my old company's laptop back. What is the cheapest way to do it? Also will the company have to pay any tax on it? The laptop was purchased in the ...
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Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
I'm a British National (Overseas), which basically means that while I don't have the right of abode in the UK, I am permitted to visit the UK without a visa. However, my passport has expired, and ...
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Walking Hadrian's Wall
I am trying to plan a 3-4 day hike along the Hadrian's Wall, so in particular I am trying to figure out:
What is the most interesting part of the wall (best preserved and in the nicest setting I ...
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Transit Visa for England [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
UK Transit Visa
I'm traveling to India From NYC via London, and my flight connecting time is 12 hours.
Can i get visa on arrival for England?
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Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?
We'll be spending a couple weeks this summer in the UK (Scotland and London), then a week in Ireland. Is there any slang common in the United States that we be best avoided in either country? For ...
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Looking for a very last minute adventure trip (5th -13th May)
Basically, due to a break up and cancellation of previous arrangements, I find myself with a free week next week and I really fancy doing something active and outdoors. Most of my trips recently have ...
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Cumbria Way in June. Do I need to make reservations?
Anyone here who has walked the Cumbria Way in the lake district in June?
Is the weather moderate? Is it recommended to pre-book B&Bs or are there enough accommodation facilities along the trip?
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Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?
I am in the process of filling the forms for my wife and daughter (Chinese) to travel with me (British) to the UK for a short holiday. On the government advice located at ...
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UK Transit Visa
I am travelling to Budapest and therefore have a Schengen Visa. I hold an Indian passport and a valid US visa. I'm travelling from Chicago-Heathrow-Budapest and returning by Budapest-Dublin-Chicago.
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Is late May into Early June a good time to avoid the summer rush in London?
I'd like to go to London for two weeks and take a few side trips in England and Wales. It's looking like from about May 21st to June 4th is when I can go.
Is that ahead of the Summer travel season, ...
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Should I carry a passport around everywhere I go in the UK?
I am a new student in the UK. I attend classes both in London and Cambridge. Should I carry my passport with me wherever I go within UK? Or is a college identity enough?
My parents are visiting me ...
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Four to six days in Scottish Highlands - questions about renting cars and accommodation
I will be spending some 4 to 6 days in Scotland with my wife in about 2 weeks. We plan on driving around and seeing some of the beautiful sightings and places in the Highlands (and islands, maybe?).
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Scotland in one week: What to see and do?
I'm planning to visit Scotland this August with some friends, but we only have one week. We have already made a sketch of our trip and so far we have in mind to visit Glasgow, Stirling, Kyle Of ...
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Renew passport with visa
My wife's passport will expire in May 2013 but we are planning on going to Spain at the end of December.
I read that you need a passport with at least 6 months validity so I'm wondering if she can ...
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VAT refund at Luton airport
I'm a non-EU citizen, leaving London from Luton airport. I'm trying to understand how to get a VAT refund on my way out. All I was able to find is this very sparse description at the airport website:
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Is UK's Iris biometric entry system being phased out?
UK operates a biometric access control system at its airports called Iris, that allows people to skip immigration queues and get automated clearance using their pre-registered biometric details. I was ...
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Rental car insurance in the UK
I will be visiting the UK for two weeks later this year and renting a car. I would rather not pay the extortionate insurance rates that the rental company will charge me for this. I have a valid UK ...
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What do travellers to England need to know about social class
One aspect that British society is known for its social class system, but how does this apply to foreigners? I will be in London and Manchester for a week, and knowing which neighbourhoods to avoid or ...
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Is it feasible to do a Monopoly board pub crawl in London?
Putting aside the question of how intoxicated one might become, is it feasible to travel to all the "streets" on a Monopoly board in London in a single day? How long would it take? Do all these ...
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Prehistoric sites in England / British Isles
I happen to live in London now and I am interested in visiting some of the prehistoric sites of the British Isles like the Stonehenge, the Uffington White Horse or the Maiden Castle.
What am I ...
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What kind of weather can I expect in Scotland in the Spring?
So my wife and I both have a forced week off in early April. We have enjoyed Scotland over the Summer. We actually surprisingly liked the weather (for us it was alternating between rainy for 15 ...
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Is there a ship of the line that I can sail on in Britain?
A ship of the line is a Double or triple decked battle ship from the 17th through the mid-19th century like those used at the battle of Trafalgar.
Ideally I'd like to crew on one for a week or so, ...
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Free parking in Bath UK
Where can I park in Bath for free, so that it's convenient for the town centre? I will be there 22nd Dec - 29th Dec, so on both holidays and normal weekdays.
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Bath to London on Christmas Day
Is there a way to get from Bath to London using public transport on 25th Dec? Or at least from some place near Bath?
All the public transport I could find is shut on christmas Day.
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What are the offroad regulations in UK?
May I ride a motorbike through a non strictly forbidden trail? Do I need some specific permission?
