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Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…
When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…
Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…
You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…
You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…
You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for Russia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice. Terrorism There is a…
Use this list to check if you can claim a fixed amount of tax relief (also known as 'flat rate expenses') for your work expenses if you're an employee.
FCDO travel advice for Armenia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
FCDO travel advice for Kyrgyzstan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Read about the UK Air Safety List to check which countries and airlines cannot fly planes to, from or in the UK
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
FCDO travel advice for Equatorial Guinea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
…It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England, Scotland and Wales.
FCDO travel advice for Sudan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
FCDO travel advice for Suriname. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Nepal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How and when you can apply zero-rated VAT to exported goods.
Find out about the actions the UK government is taking to support industry to minimise disruption in the aviation sector and protect passengers if it does happen.
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