Photo evidence (quantity?)

TAKING ALCOHOL OUT OF THE USA AND INTO THE UK

Hi all - no big issue here really, but my wife has been given a couple of bottles of spirits as leaving gifts, and as we only have a week left here I was wondering what the laws were re taking it out of the US and declaring it in the UK? We're talking a couple of bottles max

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Pack it well, so it doesn't smash in your bag and wheel it on through.  You only need to declare large quantities.   

TAKING ALCOHOL OUT OF THE USA AND INTO THE UK

Hi all - no big issue here really, but my wife has been given a couple of bottles of spirits as leaving gifts, and as we only have a week left here I was wondering what the laws were re taking it out of the US and declaring it in the UK? We're talking a couple of bottles max

Thanks

Here are the duty free allowances.

https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/arrivals-from-outside-the-eu

TAKING ALCOHOL OUT OF THE USA AND INTO THE UK

Hi all - no big issue here really, but my wife has been given a couple of bottles of spirits as leaving gifts, and as we only have a week left here I was wondering what the laws were re taking it out of the US and declaring it in the UK? We're talking a couple of bottles max

Thanks

Maybe take what you can within the allowance and drink the rest! 

Maybe take what you can within the allowance and drink the rest! 

  - an average bottle is 750cl so a bottle each will cover us i think. I'm so glad i dont have to finish another bottle of cinnamon flavoured vodka...

USA PRESCRIPTIONS - CAN THEY BE FILLED IN THE UK?

My wife has some skin prescriptions which she's in two minds about paying for in the USA, and also if she did get them does a UK pharmacy accept them?

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Make sure they are also on the UK formulary for whatever condition she has, and that she brings a note showing that they are the ones that work for her. She'll want any adverse reactions in medical notes.

I learned the hard way that just because the things I've been taking for pain and muscle spasms are available here, they aren't listed for my conditions, and it will be months and potentially paying £££ to see doctors privately before I can get them back. A clear note from her doctor will go a long way towards helping her get set up with everything she needs here (including dermatology referrals if that's part of what is needed).

NHS ACCESS

Hi guys, once my wife starts to get into initial doctors and dentist appts. in the UK, what does she need to show ref proving IHS surcharge paid etc.? If at all? Just curious how that works.

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NHS ACCESS

Hi guys, once my wife starts to get into initial doctors and dentist appts. in the UK, what does she need to show ref proving IHS surcharge paid etc.? If at all? Just curious how that works.

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She will just need to show her BRP when she registers with a GP as proof of having paid. After that it will be in the system and she won't need to worry about it again.

NHS ACCESS

Hi guys, once my wife starts to get into initial doctors and dentist appts. in the UK, what does she need to show ref proving IHS surcharge paid etc.? If at all? Just curious how that works.

Thanks

When she registers with a GP, she will need to show her passport, BRP card and proof of U.K. address.

Her BRP will indicate/prove that she has paid the IHS surcharge.


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So the BRP is the visa, or something else?

So the BRP is the visa, or something else?

It’s the visa (resident permit).

So the BRP is the visa, or something else?

Biometric residence permit. It's her visa, yes and she'll pick it up from the nominated post office once she arrives.

VOTERS REGISTER

Hi all, just wondering if I need to add my wife to this form before returning? It only says to add anyone 'who is eligible to vote', although I obviously want to make sure she's reg'd for council tax (which might be a different form again)

Thanks all (great site new look!)

VOTERS REGISTER

Hi all, just wondering if I need to add my wife to this form before returning? It only says to add anyone 'who is eligible to vote', although I obviously want to make sure she's reg'd for council tax (which might be a different form again)

Thanks all (great site new look!)

She is not eligible to vote, so she cannot be added to the voter’s register/electoral roll. She needs to be a UK citizen in order to be added.

Not sure what you mean about registered for council tax - you just call the council and add her to your council tax account.


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VOTERS REGISTER

Hi all, just wondering if I need to add my wife to this form before returning? It only says to add anyone 'who is eligible to vote', although I obviously want to make sure she's reg'd for council tax (which might be a different form again)

Thanks all (great site new look!)

Not unless she's a commonwealth citizen. If she's also Canadian (for example), she should be added to the voters register.

TIMINGS FOR NEXT STEPS

Assuming our future lies in the UK, when should I begin looking at the next visa phase following the initial 33 months? Any particular evidence i should start making a file for?

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