Travel to Britain
A round-trip air ticket to Britain costs about 8,000 yuan, a visa costs about 3,000 yuan, a day's accommodation costs about 400-800 yuan, and a meal costs about 150-200 yuan. How much it costs depends on how many days it takes.
Best time to travel in Britain:
Britain has a maritime temperate broad-leaved forest climate, which is generally mild, warm in winter and cool in summer, with plenty of rain and no significant seasonal temperature change, but the weather is changeable and often cloudy and rainy. It is dry from March to August every year, and rainy from September to February of the following year. Usually, the highest temperature is not more than 32C, and the lowest is not less than-10 C.
The most beautiful time of the year is May and June, when colorful flowers and plants bloom together. The weather here is sunny and rainy in spring and summer (April-September). After May and June, the ideal days are July and August. After all, the weather is the best in these two months of the year, with long days and many sunny days, which is very suitable for travel.
1. Passport: First of all, you need a valid passport. Usually, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. In addition, many countries (including Britain) require passports to have at least two blank visa pages.
2. Visa: Not all citizens of all countries need a visa to enter the UK, but most people do. You should check whether your nationality requires a visa. If necessary, you can apply for a standard visitor visa, which usually allows you to stay for up to 6 months. You can apply online through the official website of the British government.
3. Travel insurance: Although this is not a requirement for entering the UK, it is a wise choice to buy travel insurance. It can help you deal with emergencies, such as illness, accidental injury or lost luggage.
4. Proof of accommodation: When you apply for a visa, you may need to provide proof of accommodation in the UK. This may be a hotel reservation, an invitation letter from a friend or family member, or other forms of proof of accommodation.
5. Financial proof: You may need to prove that you have enough funds to pay all your expenses in the UK. This can be bank statements, payrolls or other financial documents.
6. Round-trip air ticket reservation: Sometimes, you may need to provide proof of round-trip air ticket reservation. Even if you haven't bought a plane ticket, you can make a refundable reservation.
7. itinerary: prepare a detailed itinerary, listing all the places and dates you plan to visit. This can help the visa officer to understand the purpose of your trip.
8. Other documents: According to your personal situation, you may need to provide other documents. For example, if you have the opportunity to work or study in the UK, or if you have been refused a visa in the UK, you may need to provide more documents.
9. Health and vaccines: Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, and check whether there are any specific health or vaccine requirements.
10. Mobile phone and SIM card: Consider buying a local SIM card when you arrive in the UK, so that you can use your mobile phone to surf the Internet and make phone calls.
11. Power adapter: The voltage in Britain is 230V, and the socket type is G type. Make sure you have an adapter so that you can use your electronic equipment.
12. Language: Although English can be spoken in many places in Britain, learning some basic English slang and idioms may make your trip smoother.
In a word, traveling to Britain needs some preparation and research. Make sure that you start preparing in advance, so that you can ensure that all the documents and materials are complete, thus avoiding any last-minute troubles.
