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| Visa | Citizens of the EU do not require a visa. For other nationalities please contact the embassy or consulate of Great Britain. | | Time | GMT (Greenwich mean Time). But from the last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October GMT Plus 1 hour. | | Electricity | 240V, 50Hz | | Weights and Measures | Metric | | Health | Vaccinations
There are no recommended or required vaccinations when travelling to Great Britain. Please contact the nearest vaccination centre before departure.
Water and Hygiene
Tap water is drinking water. Meat, fish, fruit and vegetables can be consumed without risk. | | Health Care | The National Health Service (NHS) provides good hospital care. | | Communication | In case of emergency one can use the following telephone numbers for all police, fire, or medical emergencies. This number is either 999 or 112. The international access code of Great Britain is 44. | | Money | The currency of Great Britain is the English Pound. 1 GBP is approximately 1.57 Euro and 1.52 US Dollar. (Source: GWK 29-10-02). Cash can easily be changed at banks. MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are all widely accepted. Traveller's cheques are accepted. ATMs are very common in Great Britain. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 till 17:00 hrs. | | Links | Official website British Tourist Authority
Travel guide for tourists in England
Website of The New Forest
Oanda Koersconverter
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