What to Bring to the UK – Essential Packing Guide
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When moving to another country it can be difficult to decide what to bring with you.  We hope that the following information along with the more comprehensive information in our IFG London Pre-Arrival guide will help you plan your trip to the UK.

Documents needed to travel to the UK

The most important things to remember when travelling to the UK or any country are you travel documents and any letters regarding your IFG course and accommodation. We also advice you keep photocopies of everything in your check-in luggage and also leave a copy with your family.

What to pack for your move to London

  • Warm clothing for autumn and winter
  • Informally clothes for college – jeans, trousers, or a skirt with a jumper ort-shirt
  • Your normal range of clothes and buy additional items when you are here
  • Clothes for a special occasion – a suit, dress or national costume
  • Religious dress can be worn at any time and discrimination on religious grounds is illegal in the UK

  • Laptop, mobile phones, tablets etc – but remember to get them insured
  • International/UK plug adaptors and phone chargers
  • Any prescription medication that you are taking should be in their original packaging and with a letter from your doctor

  • A bankers draft (if possible)
  • UK cash for immediate use (approx. £200)
  • a pre-paid cash card such as Revolut
  • If you can then open an online bank account before arrival

What not to pack

Before you travel please check your baggage allowance and remember you can always buy things in London.  However, there are some things you should not bring

FAQs

London is one of the most international cities in the world and home to restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines. Supermarkets also have ‘international food’ sections and there are many small shops which specialise in specific foods and ingredients.

As you would expect London has numerous shopping centres (malls) and each local area has a ‘high street’ with many clothes shops such as Primark, TK Maxx
and H&M which offer a good range of clothes at reasonable prices.

Yes you can wear religious clothes at any time and discrimination on religious grounds is illegal in the UK.

There are strict rules regarding the importation of food and plant products into the UK. For example, importing meat and dairy products is prohibited.

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