Travel advice and information
When organising a meeting abroad, there are additional factors to consider, both
for the organiser and the attendee. For example, has everyone got a valid passport,
are visas required, has travel insurance been arranged, are there any special medical
requirements, what are the luggage guidelines?
The websites listed below will be able to help, but remember the regulations can change at any time. Note: All links below will open in a new window.
Overseas Travel Advice
| Subject |
Website and/or further information |
| Passport information |
www.ips.gov.uk |
| Visas and tourist/travel permits |
www.fco.gov.uk and follow the link to a list of all the foreign embassies in the UK |
| Travel advice by country |
www.fco.gov.uk and follow the link to the list of countries |
| Immunisation and vaccination |
www.tso.co.uk look for a book for sale called 'health information for overseas travel'. |
| European Health Insurance Card |
www.ehic.org.uk |
| Department of Health Advice |
www.dh.gov.uk/travellers |
| World Embassies and Consulates |
www.embassywolrld.com |
| Insurance |
Speak to an agent, about the insurance for your event and your liability. |
| Freight |
If you are shipping equipment and documentation, consult a freight forwarding agent, who will be advise on the best method, cost, time and prepare the required documentation. |
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UK Airports
| Airport name |
Official website |
| British Airports Authority |
www.baa.co.uk |
| Aberdeen Airport |
www.aberdeenairport.com |
| Belfast Airport |
www.belfastairport.com |
| Birmingham International |
www.bhx.co.uk
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| Bristol Airport |
www.bristolairport.co.uk |
| Cardiff Airport |
www.cwlfly.com |
| East Midlands Airport |
www.eastmidlandsairport.com |
| Edinburgh Airport |
www.edinburghairport.com |
| Glasgow Airport |
www.glasgowairport.com |
| London Gatwick Airport |
www.gatwickairport.com |
| London Heathrow Airport |
www.heathrowairport.com |
| Heathrow Terminal Guide |
www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/terminals.html |
| Leeds Bradford Airport |
www.lbia.co.uk |
| London Luton Airport |
www.london-luton.co.uk |
| London City Airport |
www.londoncityairport.com |
| London Stansted Airport |
www.stanstedexpress.com |
| Manchester Airport |
www.manchesterairport.co.uk |
| Newcastle Airport |
www.newcastleairport.com |
| Southampton Airport |
www.southamptonairport.com |
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Train travel
| Rail travel organisation |
Official website |
| National Rail Enquiries |
www.nationalrail.co.uk |
| Heathrow Express |
www.heathrowexpress.com |
| Gatwick Express |
www.gatwickexpress.com |
| Stansted Express |
www.stanstedexpress.co.uk |
| London Underground |
www.tfl.gov.uk |
| Eurostar |
www.eurostar.com |
| Eurotunnel |
www.eurotunnel.com |
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