Contact us
The British Embassy
Wilhelmstr. 70-71
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel +49 (0)30 / 20457-0
Fax +49 (0)30 / 20457-594
normal office hours (Monday - Friday: 9 a.m - 5.30 pm)
Consular section
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 0900 - 1200 and 1400 - 1600hrs
Public holidays of the British Embassy
Visa Information
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/visas
British Passport Information
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/passportsTravelling to the UK
Living and working in the UK (pdf file, in German only).
Taking pets into the UK
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/about-uk/pet-travel-scheme
Taking food into the UK
http://importdetails.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Location=None&Module=IDDSearchTravel requirements for German citizens
German citizens need a passport or German ID card to enter the UK. It must be valid until the end of their stay. No other minimum validity period is applied to the passport or ID card. It is possible to enter the UK with a temporary German ID card.
The German 'children's ID card' is recognised for under-10s if there is no photograph and for under-16s if there is a photograph. If a child is included in his/her parent's passport (without a photo for under-16s), this is sufficient for entering the UK. There are no specific requirements for children travelling alone or travelling with just one parent entitled to custody. Informationon requirements for children travelling alone can be found under:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visitingtheuk/childvisitors/eligibility
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visitingtheuk/childvisitors/documents
The same provisions apply for entry to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Some airlines require their passengers to carry different documentation to that stated above.
Bringing articles into the UK
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/about-uk/visitinguk/personal-imports
HMRC Customs Advice Service 0044-29-20501261
http://importdetails.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Location=None&Module=IDDSearch
Registering cars/driving licence
www.dvla.gov.uk
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Longview Road
Swansea SA6 7JL
Tel. 0044/ 1792/ 782 341
Low Emission Zone and London Congestion Charge
Information on the Low Emission Zone
www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/lez/default.aspx
London Congestion Charge
www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/default.aspx
Bringing drugs into the UK
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/drugs-laws/licensing/personal/
Bringing weapons into the UK
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/about-uk/visitinguk/personal-imports
download form at
www.met.police.uk/firearms_enquiries/docs/FF107.pdf
further information at:
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1988/Uksi_19882019_en_1.htm
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2002/20021668.htm
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2004/20041271.htm
Taxation in the UK
www.hmrc.gov.uk
www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
Education, student jobs, internships, au pair, language courses in the UK
British Council www.britishcouncil.de
Info brochures and posters for schools
ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/about-uk/publications
Research on British history
www.bbc.co.uk/history
www.british-history.ac.uk
The British Monarchy
If you are looking for an interpreter:
Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer e. V. (BDÜ)
Bundesgeschäftsstelle
Kurfürstendamm 170
10707 Berlin
Tel.: 030 88712830
Fax: 030 88712840
E-Mail: info@bdue.de
www.bdue.de
FAQs
Please use our pages "About the UK". If you cannot find the answer to your question on our website, you can contact us.
NO Visa/Passport Enquiries!,
for visa issues please click here: ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/visas
for passport information please click here: ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/passports
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