Traveling troubles
By valkyries86
@valkyries86 (18)
United States
January 13, 2007 6:42pm CST
I have a trip to England coming up soon and I'm nervous. My boyfriend lives there and I've never been before. I tried to go once. I Flew over there from the USA but when I arrived at the airport immigration denied me entry into the country. They said my boyfriend's flat wasn't acceptable accomadations and that since he was self employed they were afraid I would have to depend on their government funds to support myself. So now almost a year later I'm ready to try again. I'm applying for a visa and I'm trying to prove that I can support myself for the three days I will be there. I have a job, I've saved money, and now it's almost time for my federal income tax return so that means I'll have probably an extra thousand dollars to go with my fund. My boyfriends grandmother has offered to let me stay in her home while she's on holiday in Germany but I'm afraid they'll say that's not acceptable accomadations too. I never knew it could be such a hassle to travel. Has anyone else had trouble like this before. Maybe it's just me, bad things happen to me all the time lol.
4 responses
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
14 Jan 07
One thing you could do prior to attempting this trip is contact the immigration office in your area. They should be able to tell you what is and isn't acceptable before you apply for the visa and try to get into the country.
@emsr2d2 (60)
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16 Jan 07
There is no point contacting the local immigration office where you live as it will be British Immigration who have the decision as to whether you can enter or not.
However, if you are of a nationality which is required to get a visa before you even get on the plane to the UK, unless your circumstances have severely changed, then that visa will be accepted as a grant of entry to the country.
Getting a visa in advance is always a good idea when travelling abroad, as in most countries it guarantees you entry when you actually touch down.
Every country has its own immigration rules, and they are there to effectively protect the borders of that country, and to protect the economic and working rights of the indigenous population.
@praveenkumar06 (4077)
• Hyderabad, India
14 Jan 07
Typical travel troubles - Do's and Don'ts. ... If you travel to a foreign country without official travel approval from FTMS, we may not be able to
@csenguler (243)
• United States
17 Jan 07
yea good luck. Thanks god I never had trouble with getting visa. You know once you are a student you can get almost any visa, lol. take care:)
