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FCDO travel advice for Belgium. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
National strike action Unions plan to hold nationwide strikes on the 13th…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for the Netherlands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent…
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
You can bring some goods from abroad without having to pay UK tax or duty,…
If you’re travelling to Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) from…
The rules and your allowances for Northern Ireland depend on whether…
The rules depend on whether you’re travelling from Great Britain to…
There are some goods you cannot bring into the UK - they’ll be seized by…
You must tell customs about (‘declare’) goods: if you go over your…
Use this service before arriving in the UK to: check if you need to pay…
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
FCDO travel advice for the Czech Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
FCDO travel advice for Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Austria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Mexico. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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