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A2.8 UK Entry Guidelines

Entering the UK (202510)

Official link: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

1. Entry Requirements

  1. Document Checks: Upon arrival at a UK port or airport, your identity document (e.g., passport or national identity card) will be checked. It must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the UK.

  2. Visa or Other Authorization: Depending  on your nationality, you may need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the UK.

  3. Declaring Goods: You must declare to customs:

    • Goods over your duty-free allowance.

    • Goods that are banned or restricted in the UK.

    • Goods you plan to sell.

    • Cash over €10,000 (or equivalent) if you are travelling from outside the EU.
            You and your baggage may be checked.

2. Before You Travel

  1. British Citizens:

    • You can use a valid British passport or Gibraltar identity card.

    • Travelling from Ireland to Northern Ireland: No documents are needed.

    • Travelling from Ireland to England, Scotland, or Wales: A Border Force officer may ask to see proof of your identity and nationality. Various documents are accepted (e.g., current or expired passport, citizenship certificate, etc.).

  2. EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic, or Liechtenstein Citizens:

    • You can enter using a passport or an Irish Passport Card.

    • In some circumstances, you may use a national identity card issued by these countries (check eligibility in advance).

    • Your document must be valid for your entire stay.

    • If you plan to stay long-term (e.g., to work or study), you may need a visa.

    • If you have settled or pre-settled status, ensure your passport or identity card is linked to your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account online to avoid delays.

    • Travelling from Ireland to Northern Ireland: No documents needed. Travelling to the rest of the UK: Irish citizens can use various identity documents;  non-Irish citizens need a passport or an eligible national identity card.

  3. Citizens from other countries (Rest of the World):

    • You must have a passport that is valid for your entire stay in the UK.

    • You will likely need a visa or an ETA, which must be  obtained before you       travel.

    • You may also need a visa or an ETA to transit through the UK.

    • Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) have been replaced by eVisas and are no longer valid.

    • eVisas: Sign into your UKVI account to ensure your details are correct and your eVisa is linked to your current passport; get a share code before you travel; carry your current passport and any valid physical immigration documents.

    • If you cannot prove your right to travel: You may apply for a one-entry visa (£154), a free EU Settlement Scheme travel permit, or a Returning Resident visa (£637) if you've been outside the UK for over 2 years.

    • Travelling from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man: Special rules apply. You will usually only need to show your documents if you are asked in a spot check.

  4. Travelling with Children:

    • If your relationship to a child you are travelling with is not clear (e.g., you have different surnames), you may be asked at the border for proof of the relationship (e.g., birth or adoption certificate, divorce/marriage certificate) or a letter of parental consent if you are not the parent.

  5. Before You Board:

    • Your carrier (airline, etc.) will check your travel documents  and will electronically send your information to the UK Border.

3. At Border Control

  • Be Prepared: Have your identity document ready. Remove face coverings or sunglasses. Family  members should go through together.

  • Travellers from specific areas: Those arriving from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man usually only need to show documents if asked in a spot check.

  • Arriving by bus/coach: You will need to get off the vehicle to be checked and should have your documents ready.

  • Different Channels:

    1. UK and EEA Citizens: Can usually use the UK/EEA channels, which are faster. If your passport has a 'chip' (biometric) and you are 10 or over, you can normally use the ePassport gates.

    2. All other nationalities: Your passport and visa will be checked at the border, and you will usually be asked about the purpose of your visit. Travellers from certain countries (e.g., Australia, USA, etc.) may also use the UK/EEA channels and ePassport gates.

  • Special Cases: Those entering without a visa under certain temporary work or Creative Worker sponsor rules must see a Border Force officer for a passport stamp and cannot use the ePassport gates.

  • eVisas / Previous Biometric Permit Holders: You may be asked to provide your fingerprints at the border for verification.

  • Refused Entry: You will be given the reasons in writing. You will generally have to leave the UK immediately, though sometimes you may be temporarily admitted for up to a week but must comply with reporting restrictions. (You may have rights of      appeal or other options during this time).

4. Baggage Checks

  • You must cooperate with any baggage checks by customs officers.

  • If you break the rules, your goods and the vehicle used to transport them can be seized.

  • Checks are usually done in your presence, and a record is made of the bag being opened and any damage.

  • You may be able to claim compensation if your goods are damaged during a check.

  • You can complain on the spot to the duty manager or in writing to the Border Force afterwards.

5. Transiting Through a UK Airport

  • 'Transiting' means changing flights at a UK airport to travel to another country. It can be 'airside' (not going through UK border control) or 'landside' (passing through border control but leaving the UK shortly after, usually within 24 hours).

  • Check if you need a UK visa or an ETA to transit.

6. Other Important Information

  • Before travelling to the UK, check which documents you need (e.g., passport, visa, ETA) based on your circumstances.

  • Pay close attention to the specific rules for travel to different parts of the UK from Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, as there are subtle differences.