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Travel Information

To help you plan your perfect trip, we have compiled a list of useful websites all about travelling abroad.

General

For general advice on travelling abroad visit www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/travel-abroad

Safety

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has up-to-date advice on safety across the globe, as well as security, local laws, and passport and visa information. Customers should check travelaware.campaign.gov.uk regularly for updates ahead of travel, as the advice can change.

Passports

If you have any questions about UK passports go to www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

Visas

To find out if you require a visa for the country you are visiting, contact visa@thamesconsular.com

However, be aware that different regulations will apply if you are not a British citizen (e.g. if you are a British subject but were not born in the UK.)

Health Advice

For information on health requirements and vaccinations visit www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation

For information on the Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) visit www.nhs.uk/services/healthcare-abroad

Currency

To know which currency you will need and how much you can get for pounds sterling, visit www.finance.yahoo.com/currency

Customs/Duty Free

If you want the latest information about what you can or can't bring into the UK, visit www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods