To get into england do you need a certain money requirment to enter?
Apr 13, 2014, 9:28 pm
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To get into england do you need a certain money requirment to enter?
This is really important and i was told nothing of this but i heard it's possible that for me to be able to enter england i need a certain amount of money even though i'll be staying with my boyfriend's family. I'm 17 and i have my passport and i thought that is all i needed. it's for 3 weeks!
im stressing out over this
im stressing out over this
Apr 14, 2014, 6:01 am
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At 17, you should document parents' permission for you to travel and visit boyfriend's family and invitation from boyfriend's family for you to visit and stay with them for the entire three week trip.
Many countries have money requirements as part of their official entry rules and are more likely to enforce this against young travelers or people that appear that they might be problems.
Do you have credit cards?
Many countries have money requirements as part of their official entry rules and are more likely to enforce this against young travelers or people that appear that they might be problems.
Do you have credit cards?
Apr 14, 2014, 6:14 am
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Okay and I'm from the USA. I will have a printed document from the people I'll be staying with in UK. And a written one from my work and mom. I have a debit card but it won't have much on it can I say that my mother will put more on my card if I need it? Or would that not be suffient?
Apr 14, 2014, 8:29 am
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Okay and I'm from the USA. I will have a printed document from the people I'll be staying with in UK. And a written one from my work and mom. I have a debit card but it won't have much on it can I say that my mother will put more on my card if I need it? Or would that not be suffient?
Apr 14, 2014, 8:57 am
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Welcome to FlyerTalk!
Since the topic of your post is specific to the UK, I've moved the thread to our U.K. And Ireland destination forum where it will likely receive more knowledgable attention.
Readers should please keep in mind that this post originated at the flame-free Information Desk when replying to the OP's query.
Thank you to all, and best of luck to the poster!
~Moderator, Information Desk
Apr 14, 2014, 10:14 am
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There have been a number of stories over the years, of people going to the UK and being rejected while visiting friends or boy/girlfriends.
It's much better to be prepared in advanced, than to be sent packing back to the US. At a minimum, a decent amount of money, a notarized letter from her parents, etc. I'd guess at least $1000 and maybe $2000 would be ok.
It's much better to be prepared in advanced, than to be sent packing back to the US. At a minimum, a decent amount of money, a notarized letter from her parents, etc. I'd guess at least $1000 and maybe $2000 would be ok.
Apr 14, 2014, 3:21 pm
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The problem is that UK border staff are very keen on identifying people who intend to stay and work illegally in the UK - or who fit the profile of somebody who might. Since you are young and staying with a friend (though being American is probably in your favour) you are definitely at risk of scrutiny and possibly being denied entry - they might also be worried that you intend to marry your boyfriend and thus become legally entitled to live and work in the UK.
You should be fine but it would definitely help if you had proof you are going to go home - return plane ticket, proof of having a job/being enrolled at school and also proof that you have access to funds to support yourself.
You should be fine but it would definitely help if you had proof you are going to go home - return plane ticket, proof of having a job/being enrolled at school and also proof that you have access to funds to support yourself.
Apr 14, 2014, 3:32 pm
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And the OP's question was, simply, "do I need to have a specific amount of money" - to which the answer is "no".
The main things that the UK Border Force are interested in are...
1) Is this person a genuine visitor who is not going to overstay, AND
2) Is this person likely to become a burden on public funds
The OP's return ticket, and the letter from their employer, will take care of (1).
A suitable letter from the OP's host family ("This person is staying with us as our guest and we are paying all expenses") should take care of (2).
So - as long as the OP is able to produce these documents if asked I don't see any problems.
Apr 14, 2014, 4:58 pm
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okay thank you guys
my work is refusing to write the letter, because she says she's not authorized and apparently my mom said it was because florida is a free work state and it's guaranteeing me a job if they do the letter
either way she isn't wanting to write a letter
my work is refusing to write the letter, because she says she's not authorized and apparently my mom said it was because florida is a free work state and it's guaranteeing me a job if they do the letter
either way she isn't wanting to write a letter
Apr 14, 2014, 5:57 pm
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I wouldn't worry about the employment letter. More teens don't have a job these days than do. Would substitute a notarized letter from your mother (preferably both parents if possible) saying you have her permission to leave the country on dates that match your plane ticket. Europe's generally not weird about that like Mexico is, but you never know when it will be useful, and it reinforces the idea that you're part of her household and headed back home soon.