Passports When you reach the UK, we must show a passport valid until at least six months after the date on which it intends to leave the country. Duty-free Products / Customs

The sale of alcohol and snuff-tax has been abolished throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). At present there are no limits on imports of alcohol and snuff among the EEA countries, although Customs may ask you to demonstrate that the products they bought are for personal use only.

Pets Dogs and cats from certain countries may enter the UK by customs special steps under the Pets Travel Scheme (travel programme pet), provided certain conditions are met. For more details on the Pets Travel Scheme, visit www.defra.gov.uk

British Money The motto of the United Kingdom is £ (pound) sterling.

Weather The weather in London has a reputation unjustified, and is usually warmer than in continental Europe during the winter. Even if bad weather does not last long.

Map of London London is a city for which it is easy to navigate. The integrated public transport network covering almost every corner of the city. You can stop a taxi, travel by boat or walking.

Travelling With its extensive network of trains, buses, underground trains and Docklands Light Railway (railways near the Docklands), the London transport system gives you access to tourist attractions across the capital.

Directions London has become one of the busiest transportation centers on the planet, with great potential for finding economic flights. Heathrow is a huge airport that has grown in unison with London. At present has four terminals (the fifth is already approved) and has two metro stations. Much smaller than Heathrow, Gatwick is also immense, which followed Stansted and Luton.