Getting to the UK
Getting to the UK is easy with a little forward planning. Here you’ll find advice on packing and arranging travel insurance so you’re fully prepared for your study abroad experience. There’s also information on how to travel to the UK and helpful tips on using the UK’s excellent transport network.
Essential Travel documents
You need to bring the following documents with you
- Valid passport
- Visa/entry clearance (if applicable)
- Air ticket
- Vaccination certificates
- X-ray report (if required)
- Letter of acceptance
- Documentary evidence of funds
- Degree certificates or technical qualifications
Preparing to travel to the UK
Things to think about before you travel to the UK. Have you:
- Bought all travel tickets?
- Arranged travel insurance?
- Made arrangements for your family?
- Obtained a doctor’s letter?
- Ordered currency/travellers’ cheques?
- Checked permissions on money transfer?
- Checked government restrictions on money transfer?
- Arranged personal insurance?
- Checked what to declare at customs?
- Weighed your baggage?
Useful items to pack
Try to bring the following items with you:
- Warm clothing
- British currency
- Insurance documents
- List of luggage items
- Prescribed drugs, plus doctor’s letter
- Details of final destination
- Bank reference letter from home country
Getting from the airport to your place of study
Do you know/have a:
- How to get there?
- How much it will cost?
- When and where to arrive?
- 24-hour contact number?
- Contact when you arrive?
- Plan for entire journey?
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