Arrival at Heathrow and Gatwick Airport 

Whether you are arriving into Heathrow or Gatwick airport you will be required to pass through customs and have your Visa validated.  You will need to have the following documents with you; although they won’t always ask to see them it is best to be prepared.

• Your Passport showing a valid working visa or any other relevant documentation.  If copies, they must be certified.
• A recent bank statement showing the amount of money you have to support yourself.  A print out of your Internet banking statement is OK.
• Details of your return airfare. If you already have a valid working visa they will not require this, however if you are entering without a work permit you must have this documentation.
• The address of where you will be staying.  If you do not have an address get the name of a local hostel and tell them you will be staying there until you get settled.

It is a good idea to be prepared to answer lots of questions, even if you think they are not relevant.  Remember that the customs officials hold the power, whilst you may be tempted to make jokes they will not appreciate this and it may result in a delay getting through customs.

Getting from Heathrow Airport into Central London

The tube operates from Heathrow on the Piccadilly Line.  Heathrow is located in Zone 6 so you will need to purchase a ticket getting you into the zone where you will be staying.  It is a good idea to purchase an Oyster Card and get it charged with a weekly ticket depending on what zones you will be traveling within.

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Getting from Gatwick Airport into Central London

The Gatwick Express operates from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria Station every 15 minutes from 5am to 11.45pm, seven days a week.  You need to purchase a ticket for this service as it is not covered by your Oyster Card.  London Victoria Station is located in Zone 1 with links to the following train services:

• South Eastern Trains
• Southern Trains
• Tube lines including: Bakerloo, Circle, District, East London & Shoreditch, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and Waterloo & City Lines

London Victoria also services a large number of Bus routes.

Single journey = £14.90

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