New Requirements for Travelers

(Additional Update on June 8, 2007).  Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport.

      Transportation Security Carry-On Baggage Reminder
       
      The Transportation Security Administration has released information about what you are/aren't allowed to take aboard U.S. outbound flights.  The following TSA procedure is applicable to all travelers:

      1. Please remove all coats, jackets and outer most garments.

      2. Please remove your shoes for x-ray screening.

      3. Please take out all metal objects, cell phones, keys, etc. and
place them in a bin for x-ray inspection.

      4. Please remove your laptop computers from your bags and place them
in a bin for x-ray inspection.

5. Please keep your quart-size bags with liquids and gels out for
x-ray inspection.

      Additionally, TSA reminds travelers to think 3-1-1 (3 ounce liquid, 1 quart clear bag, 1 bag per person) when carrying baggage aboard any flight. 

     
      Overseas Security Advisory Council, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
      U.S. Department of State,   Washington, D.C. 20522-2008
      Telephone: 571-345-2223      Facsimile: 571-345-2238
    

Prepare for travelling to and from the United Kingdom*

State Department's consular information sheet on the United Kingdom

A Safe Trip Abroad (State Department)

Home Office - Baggage Advice

Enjoying London - A Police Guide for Visitors

Good2BSecure - the Student Crime Reduction Website

*Provided by:

British Council
British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20008
T 202 588 7670
F 202 588 7918

http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa