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Useful Travel Information

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

ABTA

The Travel Association - www.abta.com

GENERAL

For general advice on travelling abroad, contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo

PASSPORTS

If you have any questions about UK passports go to www.ukpa.gov.uk

VISAS

To find out if you require a visa for the country you are visiting, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

However, be aware that different regulations wil 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 (including information on E111) contact The Department of Health at www.doh.gov.uk

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.hmce.gov.uk