Travelling to the UK
Your travel checklist for plain sailing
We know travelling can be stressful and it can seem like there's a lot to prepare. But travelling to the UK is remarkably simple. Here are the basics of what you should know, however, you should always check the latest 168澳洲体彩幸运10开奖官方开奖结果 实时直播 历史号码 精准数据统计official guidance.
Your passport
You must have a valid and in-date passport to travel to the United Kingdom. It should be valid for the whole duration of your stay.
Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland cannot travel using their ID card and must have a valid passport to enter the UK unless exempt. Children travelling in school groups can travel using their identity card without a passport.
For other nationalities, please check your entry requirements with your embassy, high commission or consulate.
ETA
If you don't need a visa and are visiting the UK for a short stay of less than six months, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. This includes European citizens from 2 April 2025.
You should apply for an ETA before you travel. It will last for two years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner, and allows multiple trips within that period.
Download the UK ETA app or go to the UK Government website to apply: www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
eVisas
The UK is moving from physical immigration documents to eVisas. If you hold a UK visa and use a physical immigration document to prove your rights, you should take action now to access your eVisa by creating a UK Visas and Immigration account: www.gov.uk/eVisa.
If you already have an eVisa, please tell the UK Government about the passport you intend to use for travel if it is not already linked to your eVisa UK Visas and Immigration account: www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details.
For travel to or from the UK, you must provide Advanced Passenger Information. This is a legal requirement from the UK government and must be provided at least 24 hours before your date of departure
EU citizens can stay in the UK for up to six months without a visa, in most cases.
For other nationalities, please check with your embassy, high commission or consulate.
You'll need a European pet passport issued by an EU country to travel to the UK. You can also use an EU animal health certificate issued by a third country.
You can ensure your pet's documents are in order before travel by using our free and secure pet pre-check service.
When you've booked with us, check that your pet's documentation is compliant by using our simple, free and secure pet travel pre-check. Available from 96 hours before your departure, simply log in with your Brittany Ferries 澳洲幸运10十168体彩开奖网 account details and you can get instant confirmation whether your pet's travel documentation is valid to travel.
You should make sure that you have appropriate travel insurance for your trip.
If you have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), remember to take it with you as this is still valid in the UK.
To drive your vehicle in the UK, you must have:
A valid driving licence
Your vehicle's registration document
Vehicle insurance
Several UK cities have low emission zones. You will need to follow procedures to drive in these zones.
You can enjoy duty free shopping in our onboard shops with our superb choice of wines and spirits, perfumes and toiletries, tobacco, gifts and more. You'll save up to 40% on UK high street prices on a huge range of famous brands.
Make sure you check your duty-free allowances so that you don't have problems with customs at the border.
The UK is not included in the European 'roam like at home' programme. You should check with your mobile operator about the limits of your phone plan, as well as any roaming charges you may have to pay.
Whilst on board our ships, you can connect to our Wi-Fi service. This is provided by satellite with free options and other packages available. Remember to switch your phone to airplane mode when you get on board to avoid any data roaming charges from other offshore satellite networks whilst at sea.
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TRAVELLING TO THE UK FAQS
You can bring a variety of goods into the UK from the EU for personal use or to give as gifts. You can find more details on the Government website.
Restrictions on foods you can bring into the UK
Due to the presence of foot and mouth disease in the EU, UK Government restrictions mean you cannot currently bring meat, dairy and other animal products into the UK. This includes pre-packaged items such as sandwiches and items bought at duty free. Please check the Government's list of restricted items. If found with such items at the border, you will need to surrender these items and run the risk of being fined.
As a general rule, you cannot take the following into the EU from the UK:
Plants and plant products
Products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat or dairy
For more detailed information, see the French Customs website.
Yes, you can use an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) in the UK for emergency healthcare. It is called a CEAM (carte européenne d'assurance maladie) in France or TSE (Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea) in Spain.