Health & Safety
Vaccines:Routine vaccines
Water:Tap water is safe to drink.
“NHS provides emergency care. Pharmacies (Boots/Lloyds) widely available.”
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Bath
British Isles
Edinburgh
British Isles
London
Western Europe
Oxford
British Isles
Scottish Highlands
British Isles
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Essential Travel Info for United Kingdom
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Passport required (ID cards no longer accepted). 6 months visa-free.
Others:Standard Visitor Visa for many non-visa-exempt nationals.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Good 4G/5G. Free WiFi in most transp/cafes.
Action:EE or O2 have best coverage. Giffgaff is cheap.
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:Contactless is everywhere. London buses are cashless.
Tipping:10-12.5% usually added to bill. Round up in pubs.
Getting Around
Apps:Citymapper, National Rail, Uber
Drive:Drive on the LEFT.
London Tube is extensive. Trains connect all major cities.
Safety: Safe
Safe. Standard city precautions in London.
SOS:999 (Emergency), 111 (Non-emergency medical)
Climate & Weather
Day
22°C (Summer)
Night
13°C
Sunny Hours:6 hours/day
Unpredictable. "Four seasons in a day". Best Jun–Sep.
Electricity
230V • Type G (three rectangular pins)
Local Etiquette
- •Stand on the right on escalators.
- •Queue politely.
- •Say "Sorry" for everything.