Entering the United Kingdom.

Before attempting to enter the UK, please take time to consult your immigration status. Citizen holding passport of the following countries do not require entry visa but must have a valid passport for at least 6 months.

The countries are a) USA, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Citizens from the European community require a valid passport but no visa too.

For visitors outside the European community, the maximum allowable stay is 6 months. In some cases, the customs officials may demand to see a valid return ticket as proof that you intend to return to your country of origin, and a visible means of support while in the UK. It is wise to obtain the visa to other countries if you are intending to travel on from the UK.

A valid driver's licence and at least one year's driving experience is required to drive a car.

Customs:

What will they let you bring in?

1. Goods purchased outside the EU are limited to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 250 grams of loose tobacco, 1 litters of liquor under 22% proof, 2 litters of still table wine, 2 litters of liquor over 22% proof and 2 fluid ounces of perfume. The age limit is 17.
2. Goods purchased in the EU are more flexible. You may bring in 800 cigarettes bought and tax paid in the EU, 200 cigars, 1kg of loose tobacco. You may also bring in 90 litters of wine, 10 litters of alcohol over 22% proof and 110 litters of perfume. There is no restriction on perfumes.
3. The UK has a quarantine law that keeps any imported pet in quarantine for at least 6 months. This is in effort to avoid rabies investing these sceptered isles. This law is under review by the government. There are no exceptions. An illegally imported pet is likely to be destroyed at the owner's expense.