visiting Robin in Scotland

[Sara & Robin 1]

I need to know what I need to have to show the border police when I get off the plane in Manchester. I'll be staying for 2 1/2 months.

I have our NOA1, passport, 2 credit cards, $2,500 in the bank an 500 on me in cash, deed to the house,a letter from SS stateing how much I get every month, my birth cert. is there anything else I need to insure entry ? I'm so nervice

[amykathleen2005 441]

I don't think you need that much. A passport, a return ticket and enough money which would cover you for the length of your trip would be sufficient.

[FastTrack 3]

I need to know what I need to have to show the border police when I get off the plane in Manchester. I'll be staying for 2 1/2 months.

I have our NOA1, passport, 2 credit cards, $2,500 in the bank an 500 on me in cash, deed to the house,a letter from SS stateing how much I get every month, my birth cert. is there anything else I need to insure entry ? I'm so nervice

I came to London to stay with my Fiancee on June 29th of this year for 3 months (I am leaving on oct 2nd)... I chose NOT to get a return ticket in case I got word about k1 visa that required me to be home sooner or anything else.... I just wanted my trip to be open ended and flexible... I had no intention of staying longer than 3 months, and had already been here 3 times this year for varying times, all less than a month and my first trip being 1 week in jan/feb..... anyhow, when I flew into Heathrow in June, as soon as I told the border/passport agent that I didn't have a return ticket they held me up for 4 hours (starting at 10:30 pm while my Fiancee waited in airport waiting area for me)!!! I was frisked, my luggage checked thoroughly including documents etc... I was interviewed by an agent and kept in a locked room for 3 hours.... I told my complete and truthful story... I showed proof of $10,000 in the bank... after running my interview info past the supervisor they finally let me go with a special stamp in my passport and a stern warning not to stay over 6 months...

So my thoughts to you is to MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RETURN TICKET!!!!!! The agent said to me that if I had had a return ticket in the first place they probably would have just let me go right through!!!! Your deed to the house will help as well to show your intentions to return home... I am not trying to scare you, but rather drive home the importance of a return ticket when traveling abroad!

Good luck! have a great trip!

Edited September 30, 2012 by FastTrack

[Sara & Robin 1]

Yes I have a return ticket how do I show I have the money in the bank an anm I going to have enough money to make them happy ?

[FastTrack 3]

great!!! .... as for financial proof I just used a receipt with account balance from the ATM that happened to be dated the day before I left ... They never asked me for it officially, but since I had it with all my documents they looked at it.... I think an ATM receipt should be sufficient. I dont know how much they would prefer you to have, but since you will be staying with your fiance, I would imagine there is reasonable expectation that he will be helping you out if need be.

because of the exchange rate, US CURRENCY GOES QUICKLY HERE !!!! HAHA!!! It's depressing

Edited October 1, 2012 by FastTrack

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

** Moving from K1 to UK forum as not K1 process related ****

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

I was asked for proof of ties to the USA, proof of income or the ability to pay for my trip, and proof of intent to return to the USA so showed my contract with the college and a patient schedule with names blacked out. I handed over a business card, bank statement and return trip info. I got grilled at Heathrow and was still warned to not stay. Are you flying direct to Manchester or do you have another stopover before that?

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

It sounds like you have enough. If you have a job you are returning to I might take evidence of that. It will be fine.

[Sara & Robin 1]

Its direct flight. I don't have a job I'm on disability but I have a friend that will be looking after my house an pets an son while i'm gone. should I have her write something out that she is doing this for me ?

[FastTrack 3]

I would say that just the simple fact that you have a son being looked after at home (coupled with the info you plan to bring) should seal the deal! I didn't mean to scare you with my first post... I was just surprised to have this happen to me and wanted you to be aware to go prepared!

[Elora & Rob 15]

your leaving your son for 2 1/2 months?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

your leaving your son for 2 1/2 months?

Her son is 19. I should hope he can take care of himself!

[Sara & Robin 1]

yeah my son will be 20 in February hes plenty old enough to take care of himself but I'm still having a friend look in on him because he is still young an at this age mom gone means party at this age lol