On a rare occasion, you may find yourself in the position of needing to cash a cheque. Can you cash a foreign cheque in the UK? Yes, it can be possible to cash a foreign cheque. Some UK banks will allow you to cash the cheque depending on where the cheque comes from, what bank …
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There have been a lot of changes over the past year with the visa process and you may have been wondering – UKVCAS how does it work? I will run through: How to book the biometrics appointment online The biometric appointment locations How to check UKVCAS appointment availability UKVCAS upload documents and categories What to …
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Travelling can take a toll on your phone’s battery life, you want to be capturing all those London moments and navigating the city. The last thing you want on your trip is not to be able to capture something! So where can you charge your phone in London? ChargedUp Powermat Aircharge Charging at your accommodation …
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For a long time, it was expected that most people would own a car but with cities becoming less car-friendly do you really need a car in London? While some people may feel the need a car, London has great public transport so you can get around London easily without one. Lots of people have …
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The time has finally come where I can apply for my UK Citizenship and I thought I would document my process so you know what to expect when applying. The Indefinite Leave to Remain application prepared me for this phase of the process and I used some of the evidence I gathered for that in …
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When travelling to the United Kingdom, you may consider using a local SIM card from the UK. If you have a phone with an interchangeable SIM card, then you should take advantage of a local SIM card’s benefits. Do all phones work with UK Sim cards? Not all phones work with SIM cards from the …
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If you’re planning a trip to London and you have questions about money, you are not alone. With so many options available you will have no trouble finding solutions on how to spend your money and advice for paying for things in London. One of the first questions you probably have is, should I exchange …
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When travelling overseas one of the key questions that always pops up is about whether water is safe to drink. After all, staying hydrated is important, especially when you are travelling. Is it safe to drink tap water in the UK? Yes. Tap water in the UK is rigorously and regularly tested to ensure it …
To tip or not to tip is a difficult question, depending on where you are. Tipping is customary – even obligatory – in some parts of the world. And in others, it is downright frowned upon. With no universal standard, tipping is often a source of confusion for travellers around the world. Is it customary …
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The UK is a big hub for flights into Europe so you may be using one of the airports for your connecting flight. It’s understandable to ask ‘do I need a UK visa for a connecting flight’? Depending on your nationally you might need a UK transit visa to pass through the UK. The easiest …
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