P561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:28/12 Travel Info US PASSPORTS 1/2 The British Visitor's Passport has been abolished. Travellers must now use the standard 10-year passport. Application forms are available from main pout offices and many travel agents. Processing times: 15 working days for straightforward applications. 24 hour inquiry/recorded information sjrvici: 0990 210410. Calls charged normal long distance rate and last on avetagj 5 minutes. Opjtators available during office hours Minicom details on application forms Travel Advice 564-569 1/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathjtP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 22:17/31 W|l4|l4|, ' Travel j5 z5oz*p0 Info US PASSPORTS 2/2 Although a British passport is issued with a 10 year validity, some countries have an immigration requirement for the document to remain valid for a minimum pjtiod beyond the date of entry into the country. Holding a British passport does not exempt you from complying with these requirements. If your passport is in the last year of validity, check the requirements of your destination before you make travel plans. Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advice is available on pages 564-569. Travel Advice 564-569 2/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WeatherP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 22:16/46 Travel Info DUTY-ERIE ALLOWANCES EU COUNTRIES 1/5 EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gteec , th Irish Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the US. However, njithjt the Canary Islands no the Channel Islands are members and special restrictions apply. WITHIN the EU the following allowances apply: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 Cigars ot 250 gmt of tobacco Travel Advice 564-569 3/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans G+jathP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:33/5] Travel Info DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES EU COUNTRIES 2/5 WITHIN the EU the following allowances apply: 2 litres of still table wi.e 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22* volume or 2 litres of fortified wine, sparkling wine or other liqueurs. 60 cc/ml of p ume 250 cc/ml for toilet wateq £7* worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs. Travel Advic 564-569 4/13 EU Roads EuroIndjx PublTrans WeathjtP561 CJEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:12/20 Travel Info DUTY-ERIE ALLOWANCES EU COUNTRIES 3/5 From WITHOUT the EU the following allowances apply: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos ot 20 cigars or 250 gmt tobacco 2 litres of still table wine 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% volume or 2 litres of fortified wiNe, sparkling wi.e or other liqueurs. 60 cc ml of perfume 250 cc/ml of toilet water Travel Advice 564-569 5/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WeatherP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:11/12 Travel Info DUTY-ERIE ALLOWANCES EU COUNTRIES 4/5 From WITH UT the EU the following allowances apply: £145 worth of all othjz goods including gifts and souvjnjrs. Genitally people undjt 17 cannot have the tobacco or alcohol allowance. Travel Advice 564-569 6/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathjrP561 CJEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 22:16/17 Travel Info DUTY-PAID GUIDANCE LEVELS WITHIN EU 5/5 Thjti are no restrictions on goods bought in the EU, Towevjt the following guidance levels are: 800 cigarettes - 400 cigarillos - 200 cigars - 1 kg smoking tobacco. 10 litres spirits 20 litres fortified wine 90 litres of wine 110 litres of beer These are in addition to dutyJftee Travel Advice 564-569 7/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathjtP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:11/12 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts The Foreign & Commonwealth have "Do's and Don'ts" leaflets for the 25 most popular destinations for British travellers. The leaflets give specific points of advice about each country: Do obtain insurance ttavjl and health insurance, including medical treatment, evacuation to the US and unexpected expenses, e.g. cancelled flights, lout luggage, stolen valuables. Do bring enough funds for your stay and return. Travellers cheques are safer than cash and can bj replaced. Many countries livy an airport tax. Travel Advice 564-569 8/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathetP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:)6/04 Foreign Office '£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Do's & Don'ts Do respect local laws and customs Dress and behave in a respectful way, bear in mind religious & cultural sens bilities Don't get involved with drugs Heavy sentences, including the death penalty are applicable to all drugs offences. Do keep money, passport & valuables safe. Keep a sjpjrate record of your passport numbjt, date and place of issue. Beware of pickpockets. If you have anything stolen get a police report, you'll need it for insurance purposes. Travel Advice 564-569 9/13 EU Roads EuroIndex Publ,rams WjathjtP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:30/25 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts Do take care when driving Conditions and habits differ abroad. Make sure your license and insurance is in otdjt eor the country concetnjd. Never leave valuables in your car. Do take care of your health Get advice from your doctor before travelling about innoculatioins, malaria tablets etc. Beware of too much sun, dehydration and unsafe drinking water. Do respect customs regulations Smuggling is a sjtious offence and can carry heavy sentences. Don't carr= any pac ag t rot h cu toms fo ot . Travel Advice 564-569 10/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:14/20 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts Do check you have th— right documentation Your passport must be valid fo the duration of your sta . Many countries require a visa which you must obtain before you travel. Check with your travel agent. Don't expect to find work easily to finance your stay. Many countries have high unemployment and require work visas. Working ll gally can carr heavy penalities, including deportation Travel Advice 564-569 11/13 EU Roads EuroIndex PublTrans WjathetP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:36/15 Foreign /, Office Do's & Don'ts Individual leaflets are available free: Bahamas Kenya Spain Eastern Europe Malaysia Rsi Lanka France Peru Tanzania Gambia Philippines Thailand Greece Portugal Tunisia India Russia Turkey Italy Singapore USA Jamaica Tel: 0171 238 4503 or 0171 238 4504 Internet: http://www.fco.gov.uk Travel Advice 564-569 12/13 EU Roads EuroIndjx PublTrans WeathjtP561 CEEFAX 561 Mon 4 Nov 21:25/11 Foreign Office Do's & DonWts @ Although th British Passpo t is valid eor 10 years, some countries require the passport to remain valid for a minumum pjtiod after entry. Having a British Passport does not change this. If your passport will expire within a year you should check the requirements of the country of your drutination before making travel plans as a new assport ma bj n c ss r . 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