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 visa@thamesconsular.com. However, be aware that different regulations will 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 and EHIC) contact The Department of Health at www.dh.gov.uk

CURRENCY: To know which currency you will need and how much you can get for pounds sterling, visit 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 http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk

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