Travel Information

Travel Gateway specialises in up to date and relevant information to help you plan your holiday. We aim to give you the support you need to ensure a trouble free holiday. As part of that service, this page provides you with links to information that will assist you. However, please do not hesitate to contact us to ensure you have the information you really need.

Latest News: UK Passport fees are changing on 4 October 2007. For further details follow the link below. Alternatively, ring Passport Adviceline on 0870 521 0410 (calls charged at the national rate), or 0800 056 6654 (Freephone) for the new fees.

New Passport Regulations
Regulations for obtaining a new adult passport have changed. Applicants are now required to attend a short interview to confirm their identity. The interview process is being rolled out during 2007 so not all applicants will be required to attend one. Travellers should be reminded to allow 6 weeks for new passport application processing and not to book travel until they have received their new passport. See www.passport.gov.uk/downloads/passport_app_interviews.pdf

The Foreign and Commonweath Office produces up-to-date travel advice and travellers' tips at www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Alternatively, you can call 0845 850 2829 for advice. They provide useful information on Passports and Visas, Travel Money, Travel Insurance, Travel Safety, Country Profiles, Consular Assistance and Travel Health.

Department of Health provides advice on health risks when travelling, EHIC forms and help in planning a healthy holiday at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers

World Health Organisation provides detailed, up-to-date information on international travel health issues on their website at www.who.int

Country specific information on vaccinations, immunisations and advice for UK travellers heading abroad is available on Scottish NHS website at www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk

Everything you need to know about applying for or renewing a passport is available at www.passport.gov.uk

A useful site for working out exchange rates is www.oanda.com. You can access printable cheat sheets to help you with using an unfamiliar currency.

If you would like to receive up to seven single copies of travel brochures free of charge, you can order these at www.brochurebank.co.uk

Know before you go, and travel safe. Enjoy your holiday.