What should I pay attention to when going to England?

First, make full preparations before the trip. Visit the China Consular Service Network and the websites of the China Embassy and Consulate in the UK to learn about the national conditions and laws and regulations in the UK. Pay attention to the weather, traffic and social order of the destination, and memorize emergency calls such as first aid and alarm. Pay close attention to the latest information released by airports, airlines and railway companies, and make travel plans in advance so as not to affect the itinerary.

Second, buy the right insurance. The medical expenses in Britain are expensive, so it is suggested to buy appropriate travel accident insurance and medical insurance to reduce the possible risks during the trip.

Third, pay attention to traffic safety. Obey British traffic rules and remember that the right rudder of the vehicle is left. Pedestrians should take the crosswalk when crossing the road. Look right first, then left. Don't run a red light when crossing the road, and don't look down at your mobile phone. Drunk driving, overloading, speeding and fatigue driving are strictly prohibited when driving. Be sure to fasten your seat belt when driving. Once a traffic accident happens, you should call the police in time, and if possible, you should keep the evidence of the accident scene in time.

Fourth, take good care of documents and property. Take good care of important documents such as passports, and prepare copies of passports and visas in advance in case of emergency. Don't show off your wealth in public places, avoid the separation of people and bags, and don't carry a lot of cash with you to prevent theft, robbery and fraud.

5. Keep in touch with your family. Open international roaming of mobile phones before departure or purchase local mobile phone numbers in advance to ensure smooth communication and avoid losing contact. Ensure smooth communication with the contact party and avoid losing contact. Tell your relatives and friends at home about your contact information, ID card information and itinerary to avoid family worries.

6. Do as the Romans do and abide by the law. Abide by British laws, regulations and customs, pay attention to words, deeds and personal cultivation, care for public facilities, maintain environmental sanitation and show a good image. If the legitimate rights and interests are infringed, keep calm, keep relevant evidence, call the police in time and rationally safeguard rights through proper channels, and don't take excessive actions.

The emergency number in Britain is 999 (for non-emergency calls, dial 10 1).

Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86- 10- 12308 or+86-10-5991.

Seven. visa

Hong Kong residents holding passports of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can travel to the UK without a visa, visit relatives and friends, and stay in the UK for six months. If it is more than 6 months or the purpose of going to Britain is employment, study abroad, etc. You still have to apply for a visa at the British Consulate General in Hong Kong in advance.

British Consulate General in Hong Kong, Address: Supreme supreme court road 1, Central, Hong Kong.

Eight. enter

1. You should take your passport, air ticket, admission notice, invitation letter, proof of funds, British address, telephone number and other important information with you when you enter the country, and you should not put them in the checked baggage.

When the plane is about to arrive in Britain, the flight attendants will usually provide you with the British entry card and customs declaration form. Please fill them out and put them together with your passport, visa, admission notice and invitation letter, and hand them over to the British immigration officer for inspection when you arrive at the port of entry.

There are three kinds of ports of entry in Britain: British passport, European passport and other passports. Hong Kong residents should generally choose citizens' channels in other countries for entry formalities. Generally, immigration officers will first check the identity of prospective immigrants or the reasons for coming to Britain (such as traveling, visiting relatives, doing business, studying abroad, employment, etc.). ), and then ask for relevant certificates (such as admission notice, invitation letter, etc. ).

4. Pick up your baggage from the baggage carousel of your flight. If you find that your luggage is lost, you should immediately declare it to the airline with the baggage consignment note, and you can go through the customs clearance formalities only after obtaining the declaration document of lost luggage.

The currency of Britain is pound, which can be exchanged for consumption at airports, banks or local foreign currency exchange points. Pound coins are divided into: 2 pounds, 1 pound, 50p, 20p, 1 0p, 5p, 2p and1penny; Paper money is divided into 50 pounds, 20 pounds, 10 pounds and 5 pounds.

Nine. customs

British customs is divided into red and green channels. Those who need to declare taxes take the red channel, and those who don't need to pay customs duties take the green channel.

Non-British citizens can bring the following items into the country duty-free: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 500 grams of tobacco; One or two bottles of wine with an alcohol content of no more than 22%; 50 ml of perfume and 250 ml of toilet water and other items worth 32 pounds. /kloc-people under the age of 0/7 are not allowed to bring tobacco and alcohol products into the country. If the quantity or variety exceeds the above limit, it is necessary to take the red channel and pay customs duties according to regulations.

Personal belongings and travel expenses brought into China are generally not limited within a reasonable range.

Articles that are not allowed to be brought into Britain include: plants, vegetables, fresh meat, animals, controlled drugs, drugs, ammunition, arms and other articles that are not allowed to be brought into Britain.

X. nationality

Britain has a strict examination system for foreign citizens to apply for British citizenship, and there is no clear legal provision on whether to recognize dual citizenship.

Britain does not accept overseas immigration applications. The conditions for emigrating to Britain depend on the identity and conditions of the individual, but a British visa must be obtained first. Only if you have lived in Britain for more than 3 years can you be allowed to immigrate. Marriage with a British citizen and adoption by a British citizen will be given priority; To immigrate by naturalization, you must obtain a British visa and live in the UK for more than 5 years.

When examining immigration applications, the British Immigration Department should also examine other conditions, such as whether there is a legal occupation and income, whether there is a criminal record, English proficiency, place of birth and so on.

Extended data

British country profile:

1. Capital: London, population 8.9 million (20 17). The hottest month is July and the general temperature is 13-22℃. The coldest month is 65438+ 10, and the general temperature is 2-6℃. London, also known as "GreaterLondon", consists of 32 independent LondonBoroughs and "CityofLondon". District councils are responsible for the main affairs of each district, but they work with the mayor of Greater London and the Council to deal with matters involving the whole of London.

2. Currency: GBP (1 GBP is about 1.403 USD) (2065438+March 2008).

3. Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II, born in April 1926, ascended the throne in February/952, and was crowned in June/953.

4. Regional composition: It is divided into four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England is divided into 43 counties. Scotland has 32 districts, including 3 special administrative regions. There are 22 districts in Wales. Northern Ireland consists of 26 districts. The parliaments of Scotland and Wales and their administrative bodies are fully responsible for local affairs, while the central government still controls foreign affairs, national defense, overall economic and monetary policies, employment policies and social security.

5. Tourism: British tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Britain, with about 2.7 million employees, accounting for 9. 1% of the employed population. London is a must for foreign tourists. There are many hotels, but most of the hotel rooms are luxurious, and the demand for economic rooms is in short supply. The number and taste of restaurants have greatly increased, which can meet the needs of different tastes.

The main tourist areas are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Brighton, Oxford and Cambridge.

The main tourist attractions are: opera house, museum, art gallery, ancient buildings, theme parks and shops.

6. Education: England, Wales and Scotland have a compulsory education system of 5 to 16 years old, while Northern Ireland has a compulsory education system of 4 to 16 years old. Compulsory education is the responsibility of local governments, while higher education is the responsibility of the central government.

Britain attaches great importance to the improvement of education and scientific research, and is currently carrying out education reform, allowing universities to raise tuition fees and continue to increase investment in education. Students in public schools in primary and secondary schools are free of tuition, accounting for more than 90% of the total number of students. Private schools have better teachers and teaching equipment, but they charge fees.

Fujian Provincial People's Government-What are the precautions for safe travel to Britain?

Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region-Notes on Going to Britain

Ministry of Foreign Affairs-UK Country Profile