Visa, Hotel and Travel Information

Visa

List of documents required for UK visa application

Nationals of certain countries require a United Kingdom Visa to visit the UK, and some don’t (refer to the UK Border Agency website for a list of affected countries). A number of requirements must be met to get a UK visitor or tourist Visa, which is only granted for a limited period, depending on your travel plans.

To find out whether you need a visa and how to apply to visit the UK, visit the UK Border Agency website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/ or check with your local British Embassy or other diplomatic representative before you travel. The rules change regularly, so you should ensure you have the most up-to-date information for your trip.

Once you've sorted out your UK visa, check the UK customs allowances page (www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/travel-to-london/customs-and-visas/uk-customs-allowances) to see what you can and can't bring into the country.

If you need help with your Visa applications, please email our foreign affairs committee at jubileefa@bcs-uk.org. For participants outside Europe and the US, please click here to complete the Potential Attendee Questionnaire for the BCS UK 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Useful Sites

https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/travel-to-london/customs-and-visas/uk-customs-allowances

Travel Information

London has one of the largest urban transport networks in the world, with integrated bus, river and road systems spanning the city's 32 boroughs. During your visit for the BCS@50 events, you will likely use various transport systems, especially the following:

Buses

London's iconic double-decker buses are a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way. Once in the UK, you can download the London BUS APP and map out your route.

London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25. You can make unlimited free transfers to other buses and trams within one hour of touching in for your first journey. Night buses operate after the Tube network closes and before daytime bus services begin.

London Underground (Tube)

The London Underground rail network, or "the Tube" is a great way to

travel to and from central London and will be an integral part of most

people's stay in the UK capital. You can get travel straight to any

destination from Heathrow Airport using the Underground trains.

Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), the London Overground, the Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

London Underground trains generally run between 5 a.m. and midnight Monday through Saturday. Operating hours are slightly reduced on Sunday. Night Tube trains run on some lines throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more detailed travel information on which stations to use and suggestions for the best route to reach your destination, use Transport for London's Journey Planner.

London cycle hire scheme

Santander Cycles, London's public bicycle hire scheme, is a great way to travel around the city. The first half-hour costs £1.65, and day passes are available from £3, so grab a bike and get riding. Click here for more information

Taxi

From iconic London black cabs to local minicabs and Uber, there are well-managed Taxi Systems in London.

For the best ways to get around London and how much it will cost you for each journey, visit the following links:

https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/

https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/travel-to-london?

Hotel & Accomodation Information

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Download a PDF file containing a list of our carefully curated accommodation options:

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Our carefully curated accommodation options ensure comfort, affordability, and convenience for all our international guests. From budget-friendly hostels to comfortable shared apartments to five-star hotels, we've selected locations that are:

● Centrally located

● Easily accessible by public transport

● Diverse range of pricing options

● Flexible booking arrangements

● Proximity to event venue

Whether you're seeking economical shared spaces or luxurious individual rooms, we have something for every preference and budget.

Prices range from £44 - £450 per night.