All About Duty Free Limits We’re continuing our series of blogs on holiday preparation in the run-up to summer, and answering a few common questions that British tourists have. One such question is the matter of paying tax on goods you bring into the country from abroad. If you’re travelling abroad, you’ll probably be organising what you’re taking with you, packing, booking your taxi transfers, plane tickets, accommodation and so on. Meanwhile, something many people are already focusing on will be the things they can bring home with them from the airport! The rules on this are commonly misunderstood, though, so you should make sure you know what you’re allowed to do. What is duty-free? Every tourist travelling back to the UK has an allowance for duty-free goods. These must be for personal consumption or to be given as a gift. Things you intend to sell would not be eligible. The goods also have to be purchased outside the European Union, and you have to be transporting them personally into the UK. […]

Planning Your Next Holiday Although holidays are what many of us look forward to most throughout the year, especially when we plan to spend most of the time relaxing, the build-up to going away can come with a fair amount of stress. This is especially true if you’re flying to your destination, as there are even more things to think about. Planning for any trip abroad isn’t easy, so you might want to think about all of these key points well in advance so you can get in the right frame of mind for your getaway without being too anxious. 1) Make Sure Your Documents Are In Order One of the highest priorities for anyone travelling abroad should be to prepare passports and other documents which will be required on the journey. You will need to ensure your passport isn’t due to expire (in the next six months for some countries), and triple-check the requirements for border control in the country you’re visiting. Some are a lot more strict than others. Useful Information: Government travel advice […]