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UK travel advice
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UK travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the UK with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| UK - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Why visit the UK?
Considering a holiday to the the UK? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
- Culture
- Nature
- Nightlife
UK tourist information
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UK weather
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The UK weather guide shows long term monthly averages for London.
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UK travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the UK from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for the UK - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the UK - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for the UK - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for the UK - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the UK - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the UK.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
UK travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the UK with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the UK - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the UK - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the UK - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the UK, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UK covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the UK with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for the UK - National Health Service, United Kingdom
- Coronavirus timeline in the UK - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to the UK - UK Government
UK travel features
Do you want to learn more about the UK? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the UK.
UK FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the UK including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the UK due to Covid-19?
UK is open for tourism.
Check out National Health Service, United Kingdom for more information.
What is the time difference between the UK and the UK?
The time difference between the UK and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the UK?
The main language spoken in the UK is English.
Learn a language for the UK with Rosetta Stone*, Busuu* and Rocket Languages*.
What is the currency in the UK?
The currency in the UK is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
Send money to the UK with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and World Remit*.
Which plugs are used in the UK?
UK uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the UK?
They drive on the left side of the road in the UK.
Find out more about driving in UK with International Drivers Association*.
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