Regulations concerning Air Travel from the USA
Apr 1, 2018 12:53:38 #
I hope you don't mind, I have a question about regulations, government or otherwise, for people travelling by air from the USA to another country, in this case the UK.
I am hoping that maybe a few of you will have travelled abroad recently so you could answer this for me.
Is there any regulation concerning something called a Declaration Fee, sometimes called a Basic Travel Allowance? From what I have been told a person wanting to fly from USA to UK has to have in their possession a sum of money, which could be several hundred dollars and is called a Declaration Fee. I have been told it is to ensure the person has funds to support themselves when they get to the UK.
It is a while since I flew anywhere but I never experienced or heard of anything like this. I suspect it may be a scam but I would welcome any thoughts please.
I am sorry I have not been very active on the site, I am afraid my wife is very seriously ill so I am not getting out much to pursue my photography. I hope everybody has wintered ok and I look forward to seeing your images. Best wishes, Ken.
I am hoping that maybe a few of you will have travelled abroad recently so you could answer this for me.
Is there any regulation concerning something called a Declaration Fee, sometimes called a Basic Travel Allowance? From what I have been told a person wanting to fly from USA to UK has to have in their possession a sum of money, which could be several hundred dollars and is called a Declaration Fee. I have been told it is to ensure the person has funds to support themselves when they get to the UK.
It is a while since I flew anywhere but I never experienced or heard of anything like this. I suspect it may be a scam but I would welcome any thoughts please.
I am sorry I have not been very active on the site, I am afraid my wife is very seriously ill so I am not getting out much to pursue my photography. I hope everybody has wintered ok and I look forward to seeing your images. Best wishes, Ken.
Apr 1, 2018 12:58:20 #
Kenneth Weston wrote:
I hope you don't mind, I have a question about reg... (show quote)
Ken, This should answer your question.
https://www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
Apr 1, 2018 13:01:43 #
Mornin' Ken,
My wife and I traveled to South Africa this past August and have traveled internationally quite a bit prior to that including the UK and we have never heard of any "Declaration Fee' by that or any other name. You might Google "Declaration Fee" and see what it has today.
Hope that helps some.
DonB
My wife and I traveled to South Africa this past August and have traveled internationally quite a bit prior to that including the UK and we have never heard of any "Declaration Fee' by that or any other name. You might Google "Declaration Fee" and see what it has today.
Hope that helps some.
DonB
Apr 1, 2018 13:04:41 #
That last word should have been "to say" not "today." I'm not sure auto spell check is much of a benefit to society.
DonB
DonB
Apr 1, 2018 13:05:44 #
Thanks PixelStan and Don B. That has been a great help.
Apr 1, 2018 16:00:27 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
I flew from DC to London a couple of months ago. I had about $15 with me.
And no one ever asked me if I had any money with me.
And no one ever asked me if I had any money with me.
Apr 1, 2018 16:03:27 #
Apr 1, 2018 19:08:08 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Kenneth Weston wrote:
I hope you don't mind, I have a question about reg... (show quote)
No such thing.
Apr 2, 2018 03:34:30 #
Ok thank you. I get the message loud and clear. Thanks to all for your kind help.
Apr 2, 2018 06:26:38 #
And all us Yanks hope your wife gets well soon and you have many more happy years together.
Apr 2, 2018 06:48:29 #
In these days of plastic who carries much cash when they travel? I know a lot of countries used to require that you either have a certain amount of cash OR a return ticket. I have never been asked when entering a country, though. If you look suspiciously derelict, though, these rules can probably be brought out just for you...
Apr 2, 2018 08:18:08 #
silver-rail
Loc: harrisburg, pa
Ken: When I used to travel to Africa I had to declare on a form how much money I was taking into the country. I always declared less money than what I had. I figured I was nobodys business how much money I had
Apr 2, 2018 08:19:14 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
sb wrote:
In these days of plastic who carries much cash when they travel? I know a lot of countries used to require that you either have a certain amount of cash OR a return ticket. I have never been asked when entering a country, though. If you look suspiciously derelict, though, these rules can probably be brought out just for you...
"suspiciously derelict" is the look of many of the people in today's world... :-)
Apr 2, 2018 08:37:39 #
Apr 2, 2018 09:43:05 #
bookman
Loc: Southeast Michigan
You have nothing to apologize for. Good thoughts for your wife and you.
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