ID requirements for Jersey
Mar 7, 2013, 1:57 pm
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ID requirements for Jersey
What ID if any do you need to fly on BA LGW-JER or vice-versa?
Mar 7, 2013, 2:18 pm
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Mar 7, 2013, 2:25 pm
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KVS: (a) Jersey isn't in the United Kingdom and (b) you decidedly do not need a passport to travel from the UK to the UK...
Mar 7, 2013, 2:35 pm
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Common Travel Area, so technically no need for passport. But that doesn't stop passport checks in Dublin, and I've been asked for passport when arriving in Jersey from LGW too.
I tend to take my passport anyway, as debating issue with officials becomes tiresome after a while...
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/cu...montravelarea/
I tend to take my passport anyway, as debating issue with officials becomes tiresome after a while...
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/cu...montravelarea/
Mar 7, 2013, 2:36 pm
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Question
Do I need a passport, visa or any other form of identification when I fly on British Airways?
Answer
The documentation you will need for your flight will depend on where you are flying to; whether within the UK, or outside the UK.
Travelling within the UK only
You do not need to bring a passport or photo identification with you if you are travelling on a UK domestic flight. However, it is always advisable to have some form of identification with you.
Please note that a passport or photo identification will be required if you are checking in luggage on a UK domestic flight, or if you are connecting with an onward international flight.
Children under the age of 16 years old do not require identification to travel within the UK.
Passports are not required for journeys to/from UK to Eire, although it is advisable to bring some form of photo identification with you in case of checks at the arriving airport.
Acceptable forms of identification for travelling within the UK on British Airways are:
a valid driving licence
Executive Club membership card
passport/national ID card
company ID card
Do you have the payment card that was used to make the booking?
The card that was used to pay for the booking should be brought to the airport, as long as the owner of the payment card is travelling.
If your credit card has expired since the booking was made, or you have a new credit card, or you do not have your original credit card used for payment, please print out a copy of your flight itnerary from Manage my Booking. You can use your ba.com booking reference to check in on one of the many self service kiosks at UK airports.
Travelling outside the UK
British passport holders do require their passport with them when travelling on journeys outside the UK.
For all journeys outside the UK, you should check the passport and visa requirements for each and every country you are travelling to.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents for your journey. It's always important to check that your passport is still valid, and that you obtain any necessary visas in good time before your start your journey.
Do I need a passport, visa or any other form of identification when I fly on British Airways?
Answer
The documentation you will need for your flight will depend on where you are flying to; whether within the UK, or outside the UK.
Travelling within the UK only
You do not need to bring a passport or photo identification with you if you are travelling on a UK domestic flight. However, it is always advisable to have some form of identification with you.
Please note that a passport or photo identification will be required if you are checking in luggage on a UK domestic flight, or if you are connecting with an onward international flight.
Children under the age of 16 years old do not require identification to travel within the UK.
Passports are not required for journeys to/from UK to Eire, although it is advisable to bring some form of photo identification with you in case of checks at the arriving airport.
Acceptable forms of identification for travelling within the UK on British Airways are:
a valid driving licence
Executive Club membership card
passport/national ID card
company ID card
Do you have the payment card that was used to make the booking?
The card that was used to pay for the booking should be brought to the airport, as long as the owner of the payment card is travelling.
If your credit card has expired since the booking was made, or you have a new credit card, or you do not have your original credit card used for payment, please print out a copy of your flight itnerary from Manage my Booking. You can use your ba.com booking reference to check in on one of the many self service kiosks at UK airports.
Travelling outside the UK
British passport holders do require their passport with them when travelling on journeys outside the UK.
For all journeys outside the UK, you should check the passport and visa requirements for each and every country you are travelling to.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents for your journey. It's always important to check that your passport is still valid, and that you obtain any necessary visas in good time before your start your journey.
Mar 7, 2013, 2:53 pm
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I got quizzed by customs once on arrival (I must have looked dodgy!) and they were happy with my UK photo driving licence as ID.
Mar 7, 2013, 3:21 pm
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[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.7/Diamond - TIMATIC: Country Information: Passport]
Code:
[Passport Information] United Kingdom (GB)
Additional Information:
- Flights between the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands,
Ireland (Rep. of) and Isle of Man are treated as domestic
flights, therefore are not subject to UK immigration
control.
- Although the UK will accept the older booklet format
identity documents issued to nationals of Hungary and
Poland, holders of these documents are strongly recommended
to obtain the new format identity cards before travelling.
- Passports issued by Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Transkei, Venda
are not recognised. (SEE NOTE 29908)
NOTE 29908: They are only permitted entry if holding a
Uniform Format Form (UFF) issued by a British Consulate or
High Commission. It is a single sheet document showing
photo and personal details. At the bottom of the form there
is space for the appropriate visa. This form should be used
for entry to/transit through the United Kingdom. The form
must be endorsed with a valid visa.
- All Libyan passports containing deleted English biodata
endorsements are acceptable for travel provided that the
biodata information on the accompanying valid UK visa or UK
residence permit is legible.
Passport required.
Passport Exemptions:
- Holders of Identity Cards issued by the Gibraltar
Authorities.
- Holders of National ID Cards issued to nationals of Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
- Holders of a German:
- Travel Permit Issued in Lieu of Passport ("Reiseausweis
als Passersatz"), accompanied by an expired German passport
or expired German National ID card or German driving
license; or
- Travel Permit Issued in Lieu of Passport for Entry into
the Fed. Rep. of Germany ("Reiseausweis als Passersatz zur
Einreise in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland").
- Holders of a German identity document ( Kinderausweis )
issued to minors up to/incl. 15 years of age.
- Holders of "Hellenic Police ID Card".
- Holders of a "Laissez-Passer", provided travelling on duty,
issued by:
- the United Nations;
- the European Union [[TIRGL/EEU]].
- Holders of a "Laissez-Passer" issued by Israel.
- Holders of an Israeli Travel Document in Lieu of a Passport.
- Holders of a Seaman Book, provided travelling on duty and
issued by Azerbaijan, Brazil, France, Luxembourg, Moldova,
Russian Fed., Spain and countries that have ratified ILO
Convention 108 [[TIRGL/ILO1]].
- Holders of Document of Identity issued to residents of Hong
Kong (SAR China).
- Holders of documents issued to stateless persons and
refugees.
- Holders of a US Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571).
- Holders of emergency or temporary passports.
Document Validity:
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
for the period of intended stay.
- Expired British passport (no time limit) endorsed British
Citizen is accepted.
- Expired British passport (no time limit) endorsed British
Subject is accepted, provided being Citizen of the United
Kingdom and Colonies , containing a Certificate of
Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
- British passport endorsed: British National
(Overseas) , British Overseas Citizen , British Overseas
Territories Citizen or British Protected Person must be
valid on arrival.
- Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued to
nationals of the EU Member States [[TIRGL/EEU]] must be
valid on arrival.
- National Identity Cards issued by Gibraltar must be valid
on arrival.
- Those residing in the UK may enter with travel documents
valid on arrival.
Admission and Transit Restrictions:
- Temporary Passports issued by South Africa are not
recognised.
- Passports issued by the government of Uruguay containing
endorsement on page 12/13 in Spanish "this passport is
issued by virtue of decree 289/90 the bearer being a legal
resident. The issue of this passport does not imply
recognition of Uruguayan nationality or citizenship are not
recognised.
- Chinese Taipei diplomatic and official passports are not
recognised. (SEE NOTE 29908)
NOTE 29908: They are only permitted entry if holding a
Uniform Format Form (UFF) issued by a British Consulate or
High Commission. It is a single sheet document showing
photo and personal details. At the bottom of the form there
is space for the appropriate visa. This form should be used
for entry to/transit through the United Kingdom. The form
must be endorsed with a valid visa.
- Passports issued by Somalia are not recognised, irrespective
of when they were issued. (SEE NOTE 29908)
NOTE 29908: They are only permitted entry if holding a
Uniform Format Form (UFF) issued by a British Consulate or
High Commission. It is a single sheet document showing
photo and personal details. At the bottom of the form there
is space for the appropriate visa. This form should be used
for entry to/transit through the United Kingdom. The form
must be endorsed with a valid visa.
- The "N"-series passports issued by Iraq are not accepted for
admission or transit through the United Kingdom, as these
were cancelled by the Iraqi Government and are therefore no
longer valid for travel, regardless of the date of issue or
expiry.
- Only "B"-series (i.e., "OB", "SB", "DB") passports issued by
Congo (Dem. Rep.) are accepted for admission or transit
through the United Kingdom.
- Holders of other than "B"-series passports will be granted
entry if residing in the UK and holding:
- proof that they are permanently resident in the UK
(indefinite leave to enter/remain or a Certificate of
Entitlement to the Right of Abode); or
- an EEA dependant's Residence Document, issued by the UK.
(SEE NOTE 38020)
NOTE 38020: Prior to carriage, a clearance and a
reference number must be obtained from the UK Regional
Immigration Liason Manager.
- Holders of other than "B"-series passports will be granted
entry if holding a permanent residence card issued by any
EU Member State [[TIRGL/EEU]] and has been issued with a UK
visa (or Entry Clearance) endorsed "EEA Family Permit".
(SEE NOTE 38020)
NOTE 38020: Prior to carriage, a clearance and a
reference number must be obtained from the UK Regional
Immigration Liason Manager.
Crew Members:
- Operational Crew: Passport and Crew Member Identification
Card required.
Dead-heading Crew: Same regulations as for passengers apply.
Military:
- Passport not required for NATO military personnel, provided
travelling on duty (or returning) and holding a NATO
Military ID Card which must be accompanied by a travel
order.
Minors:
- When their names are registered in the passport of (one of)
their parents or guardians, the (transit) visa - if
required - must indicate that it is also valid for the
child(ren) travelling on that passport. Children are not
allowed to travel on a passport in which they are registered
if they are not accompanied by the holder(s) of that
passport.
CHECK [[TINEWS/N1]] - CHINA (PEOPLE'S REP.): 72-HOUR VISA-FREE
TRANSIT AT BEIJING AND SHANGHAI
07 Mar 2013 / 22:14 [UTC]
Last edited by KVS; Mar 7, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Mar 7, 2013, 3:29 pm
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If you check baggage you need ID, but on BA with just hand luggage no ID is required.
Easyjet, blue islands and flybe all require ID, but Blue Islands did accept a scanned copy of a passport for my wife when she got to LCY without any ID, oops
Easyjet, blue islands and flybe all require ID, but Blue Islands did accept a scanned copy of a passport for my wife when she got to LCY without any ID, oops
Mar 7, 2013, 3:31 pm
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Jersey is in the Channel Islands.
I would suggest that its easier to get through the airports with a passport instead of a row about being right. But if you have left the passport in your jeans which are in the washing machine, then a driving licence will do.
I would suggest that its easier to get through the airports with a passport instead of a row about being right. But if you have left the passport in your jeans which are in the washing machine, then a driving licence will do.
Mar 7, 2013, 3:45 pm
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Mar 7, 2013, 4:56 pm
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Having travelled between JER and LGW more times than I care to remember, and having spent many a year sat behind check-in desks/boarding passengers at JER, I can 100% confirm you do not need a passport to travel to JER.
Mine sits at home every time (unless I'm planning on needing it to go somewhere). You don't even need photo-ID for BA, a credit card will do.
First post by the way, long time lurker!
Mine sits at home every time (unless I'm planning on needing it to go somewhere). You don't even need photo-ID for BA, a credit card will do.
First post by the way, long time lurker!
Mar 7, 2013, 5:26 pm
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No passport needed. Heck I've even flown over with someone that only had an expired Hong Kong id. My dad has flown many times with an expired driving license!
Returning to lgw hang onto your bp, you'll need it to go through the Channel Islands arrival lane and not show ID
Returning to lgw hang onto your bp, you'll need it to go through the Channel Islands arrival lane and not show ID