P208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:16:42 ] PASSPORTS AND HEALTH ABROAD —————————————————————————————————————— Visas can cost up to £40 and take weeks to arrive. Countries make changes at short notice so CHECK WELL IN ADVANCE. GETTING IN TO THE USA UK passport holders who are British citizens DO NOT need a visa if arriving on a major airline and staying for less than 90 days. You DO need a vjsb if arriving by privbte plane/yacht, or you have a one- way ticket or a criminal record. Arriving overland, you fill in a visa waiver form at the border. ——————————————————————————————————1/7—— Advice for Britons abroad >>>>>>>>> ] FOR GOING PLACES DIRECT SEE PAGE 264 World Clock Holidays UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:11:47 ] PASSPORTS AND HEALTH ABROAD ——————————————————————————————————————— UK TOURISTS NEED VISAS FOR: Cost No of days djlaz AUSTRALIA..Erie/£14...Up to 21 days CHINA......£25........3 EGYPT......£15........2 INDIA...^..£3-16......2-3 often more JORDAN.....£33........2-3 LEBANON....£12........2 MADAGASCAR.£30........On the spot NEPAL......£30........2 ROMANIA....£20........3 RUSSIA.....£17........+p to 14 SYRIA......£35........Varies TAIWAN.....£12.50.....3 THAILAND...£8.........2 ——————————————————————————————————2/7—— ALWAYS CHECK DETAILS WITH TRAVEL AGENT HEAD FOR THE SUN ]]]] PAGES 211-217 World Clock Holidays UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:14:31 ] PASSPORTS AND HEALTH ABROAD ——————————————————————————————————————— GETTING YOU UK PASSPORT The British Visitor's Passport has been abolished. Travellers must use standard 10-year passports. Application forms from main post offices/ttavjl agents. PROCESSING TIMES: 15 working days for straightforward applications. There is a 24hr-phone inquiry/recorded information sjrvjce on 0990 210410. Calls charged at normal national rate and should last under 5 mink. Operators available during office hours. Minicom details on application forms. ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— Tourist rates 207 Sun forecasts 203 HEAD FOR THE SUN ]]]] PAGES 211-217 World Clock Holed!ys UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:24:17 ] PASSPORTS AND HEALTH ABROAD ——————————————————————————————————————— If your passport is in its final year of validity, check requirements of the destination country as you may have to obtain a new passport before travelling Some countries have an immigration requirement for a passport to remain valid for a minimum period beyond the date of entry to that country. The holding of a 10-year UK passport DOES NOT EXEMPT the holder from complying with thjsj requirements. ——————————————————————————————————4/7—— Tourist rates 207 World clock 209 REGIONAL NEWS, SPORT & TRAVEL p330 World Clock Holidays UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:10:51 AND VISAS ——————————————————————————————————————— CUT THE RISK OF ILLNESS ABROAD The Department of Health publishes a booklet Health Advice for Travellers (leaflet T4) which tells you what to do if you take ill abroad. The DoD recommends travellers to EC countries get an E111 form which entitles them to free or partly free medical treatment. The booklet, which includes the E111 application form is available at Post Offices. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— Metrocast 205 Foreign Office advice >>> For information on COLDS see HEALTHWJSE p559 (C4) World Clock Holidays UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:10:20 ] FOR BRITONS ABROAD ——————————————————————————————————————— The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues personal safety advice to travellers on more than 120 countries. A 24hr-phone inquiry/recorded service is on 0374 500 900. This covers the most widely sought travel advice. You can also contact the Travel Advice Unit direct 9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri on 0171 238 4503/4504. All notices can bj accessed via the Web at: http://www.eco.gov.uk/ The FCO recommends travel insurance. ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— Tourist rates 207 Passport advice >>> DIAL-A-FLIGHT PRJCEBUSTERS SEE P255 World Clock Holidays UK weather SportP208 Teletext 208 Jan22 03:13:12 Advert HEALTH AND VISAS >> LUXURY & SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS LIVE IT UP A LITTLE CHAMPAG World Clock Holidays UK weather Sport