London Entry

However you arrive in the UK, by Plane, Eurostar, Ferry or coach, you have to abide by the UK Customs and Visa regulations. Like other countries in the EU (European Union) the UK has a two-tier customs system: one for goods bought duty free and one for goods bought in another EU country where taxes and duties have already been paid.  When arriving in the UK you may be required to pay customs duty on some goods, for example wine and cigarettes.  Check which rules apply to you before you travel.

Visas

To find out whether you need a visa to visit London, see the UK Border Agency

 website or check with your local British Embassy or other diplomatic representative before you travel.

Visa regulations are always subject to change, so it is essential to check the latest details before leaving home. Have a look at UK Boarder Agency.

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Different rules apply for students on degree courses and people arriving in the UK (from outside the EEA) to work. Have a look at Home Office. International students from outside the UK or EU must apply for a student visa. Your eligibility is calculated using a points-based rules system called a Tier 4 Student Visa. London is home to over 100,000 international students from over 200 different nations – that's more international students studying in London than in any other city in the world.. Remember, you can only apply for a visa once you have been given a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. Check you are eligible for a UK Student Visa but do not apply until after you have been accepted onto a course. 

London Hotels

London has some of the finest 5 star and 4 star hotels in the world. 

If you are only staying in London for a short time (a week or less) it would be best to stay in central London to avoid wasting time for travelling. It is remarkably easy to get around London on public transport so don't worry too much about which area in central London; if you find a hotel you like, or can get a great deal, then as long as it's central you will be fine.

B&Bs and budget hotels are perfect for visitors looking to see London for less.

Travel

Tube

London Transport has introduced a 'Pay As You Go' Oyster card for paying for London Transport journeys on the tube and buses. Visitor Oyster cards are plastic smartcards you can use instead of paper tickets. Put on pay as you go credit which you use when you travel. It is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London Transport for London want us to use an Oyster card and to encourage us they've made the fares much cheaper compared to cash.

By the way London Underground, or the Tube, was the world's first underground railway. It opened in 1863 with the first journey taking place on 9 January between Paddington and Farringdon on the Metropolitan Railway. The general public were admitted the next day. There are 270 underground stations in London.

Taxis

There are two types of taxis - Black Cabs and minicabs. Black Cabs are the traditional, familiar looking London taxis, though not all Black Cabs are actually black these days. Minicab, must always be booked in advance, and will almost always cost less than a Black Cab. Minicabs can be identified by a prominent TfL (Transport for London) "Private Hire" sticker on the rear windscreen and an identification license from the Public Carriage Office inside. Remember unbooked minicabs are illegal.

Bus

London's famous red buses are a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way.
 

River Bus Service

London "River Bus Services" on Thames are popular with visitors to London, and they're used by local commuters as well. Most River Bus services provide a fast and frequent service from early morning untiol early evening- or later if there's an event at the O2 in North Greenwich. 
 
Communication 

Call 112 or 999 for the emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) in London. To report non-urgent crime, call the police on 101 from within the UK. 

If you are planning to stay in London for a significant period of time, consider buying a pay-as-you-go SIM card when you arrive. If you're using a smartphone to browse the internet and receive emails, be aware that your network will charge you to access this data while you are in London. 

Health Service (NHS)

NHS treatment is free for UK residents. Overseas nationals are not eligible for free NHS treatment.

Travel insurance is still advisable as it offers greater flexibility over where and how you're treated, and can cover expenses not paid for by the NHS.