UK Yankee - travel

5 Travel Tips for US Expats in the UK

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:39:55 +0000

You've gotten your UK visa and are now resident in the UK, here are five expat travel tips to keep in mind when you're setting off on a holiday abroad or visiting your family and friends back home.

1. Dual national children/adults need both their US AND UK passports to travel from the UK to America and back.

C'est La Vie: New French Rule Requires Drivers to Carry Breathalyser Kits in Cars

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:01:26 +0000

If you're planning a holiday or other trip to France later this year, you should be aware of a new driving rule that will come into effect from July 2012. The new French law will require all drivers, including tourists, to carry a breathalyser kit in their car.

Seat Belts

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:38:58 +0000

In the UK, passengers in the back seat must wear seatbelts as well as those in the front seat. The person liable for failure to wear seatbelts is the driver.

UK Resident Expats Entitled to State Health Care When Travelling in EEC

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:11:22 +0000

If you're a UK resident travelling in Europe, be sure to to get your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). All UK residents are entitled to coverage under this scheme regardless of nationality, however, those who are not EEAEuropean Economic Area nationals will need to apply by post with supporting documents. Forms are available from the post office.