Scared I'm Going To Get Lost

[MmmBlondie 8]

Ok so this might sound pathetic but im scared im going to get lost when I go to my interview!

I live in greater London so travelling to Bond Street isn't a problem and I've checked out google maps to plan a route but I will still need to drop my electrical stuff off at the pharmacy. Is this the goulds pharmacy down the road, next to Savills and a cafe?

Is the entrance to the embassy inside the park area??

I have quite an early app so I'm trying to plan everything!

Sorry

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Ok so this might sound pathetic but im scared im going to get lost when I go to my interview!

I live in greater London so travelling to Bond Street isn't a problem and I've checked out google maps to plan a route but I will still need to drop my electrical stuff off at the pharmacy. Is this the goulds pharmacy down the road, next to Savills and a cafe?

Is the entrance to the embassy inside the park area??

I have quite an early app so I'm trying to plan everything!

Sorry

Here's my map. http://www.click2map.com/maps/nichnick/Embassy_London

The places are marked. Zoom it in. The green marker for the embassy is roughly where you line up, near the intersection of Upper Brook St and N. Audley. Goulds is marked with an Rx on N. Audley.

Edited January 29, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[MmmBlondie 8]

Here's my map. http://www.click2map.com/maps/nichnick/Embassy_London

The places are marked. Zoom it in. The green marker for the embassy is roughly where you line up, near the intersection of Upper Brook St and N. Audley. Goulds is marked with an Rx on N. Audley.

And once again you come to my rescue! Thank You

What do I say in the pharmacy btw..."Hi can I leave my electronics here please?"

Edited January 29, 2013 by MmmBlondie

[markonline1 11]

Hey, there is nothing to worry about, it's all straight forward. You can't miss the embassy from Goulds, you can see it LOl.

Bond St is the nearest underground station. From memory, and looking at the map, out of bond street, into north Audley street, and the pharmacy is on the right hand side. Have a map, or better still google maps on your phone if you have it. See one of the chaps in Goulds who sit at the desks all down the left hand side (they really are very organised here). Once you've dumped ALL your electrical stuff, out of Goulds, turn right, walk to the end of the road (about 300 yards) cross the little pedestrian crossing and you'll be right in front of the embassy. The security point is about mid point of the building down the pavement that runs between the embassy and the park you can see on the map. Easy peasy, nothing to worry about (and that goes for the embassy process too). Good luck.

[MmmBlondie 8]

Hey, there is nothing to worry about, it's all straight forward. You can't miss the embassy from Goulds, you can see it LOl.

Bond St is the nearest underground station. From memory, and looking at the map, out of bond street, into north Audley street, and the pharmacy is on the right hand side. Have a map, or better still google maps on your phone if you have it. See one of the chaps in Goulds who sit at the desks all down the left hand side (they really are very organised here). Once you've dumped ALL your electrical stuff, out of Goulds, turn right, walk to the end of the road (about 300 yards) cross the little pedestrian crossing and you'll be right in front of the embassy. The security point is about mid point of the building down the pavement that runs between the embassy and the park you can see on the map. Easy peasy, nothing to worry about (and that goes for the embassy process too). Good luck.

Oh Thank you One more thing. My Appointment is at 8:30am, if I arrive at bond street around 7:15....is this too early?

[markonline1 11]

I arrived at the embassy about an hour before my appointment. They just start letting people in and it goes on the number you get given at reception rather than appointment time, so I would say 0715 at bond street is perfect.

[MmmBlondie 8]

I arrived at the embassy about an hour before my appointment. They just start letting people in and it goes on the number you get given at reception rather than appointment time, so I would say 0715 at bond street is perfect.

What time do they actually open?? I will get there even earlier if I have too lol I'm so nervous right now and its under 2 weeks away~!!!

[markonline1 11]

I got to Goulds about 0730. I was at the security point by about 0740 I guess. There are some security bods who sort of sweep the line and check appointment letters and what have you. The first appoinments are 8.30, so anyone in the queue will have the same time appointment as you. They started letting people through the security point at around 10 to 8 I guess. I was sat in the waiting hall by 8. Windows started openin around 20 past 8.

You have to listen carefully for the number that's issued to you on arrival. It's not just K1 visas that are there. The numbers come up in a screen too though, so you won't have any problems missing your window (I was called by name though for my second visit, the one where I was "interviewed" so bear that in mind).

It's easy for me to say as I've done it, but there really is nothing to worry about. I actually came out of there having enjoyed the process, after all, you are there to talk about your other half. They aren't there to catch you out. After the medical, which I worked myself into a frenzy over due to my white coat syndrome) this really was a walk in the park

[Lou29 5]

I was also nervous about finding the Embassy but you really can't miss it, it's HUGE! I checked it out when I was down for my medical and I also popped into the pharmacy to check out prices, the guy told me £3 which I thought was a bargain! They seem well used to Embassy folk turning up to drop off their electronics. My appointment is at 9am but I was planning on being outside for about 7.30 since I read somewhere that's when they start letting people in.

Good Luck!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Gould's are usually open by 7:20ish. Most people report the embassy starts letting people in at 7:30 and the screens (for calling numbers) turn on at 8:00, as well as the windows opening for business. It is first come, first served.

Remember to leave at Gould's, not only phone, but keys, thumb drives, headphones. Have you read the reviews? Many are very descriptive. http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=United+Kingdom&cty=&dfilter=5

Edited January 29, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[MmmBlondie 8]

I was also nervous about finding the Embassy but you really can't miss it, it's HUGE! I checked it out when I was down for my medical and I also popped into the pharmacy to check out prices, the guy told me £3 which I thought was a bargain! They seem well used to Embassy folk turning up to drop off their electronics. My appointment is at 9am but I was planning on being outside for about 7.30 since I read somewhere that's when they start letting people in.

Good Luck!

When is your interview??? Mine is the 11th feb!

[Lou29 5]

When is your interview??? Mine is the 11th feb!

Mine is the 13th Feb (hopefully not an unlucky date)

Not long to go now for both of us, good luck

[MmmBlondie 8]

Mine is the 13th Feb (hopefully not an unlucky date)

Not long to go now for both of us, good luck

awwh just 2 days apart. I'm still looking for a friend lol good luck as well

[Lou29 5]

awwh just 2 days apart. I'm still looking for a friend lol good luck as well

I know, would be nice to have someone to pass the time and calm the nerves, maybe we will meet someone in the queue

Let us know how you get on

[rjm_cmyk 75]

And of course the entire area is visible on Google Streetview as well. In fact I think I can make out the desks in Goulds Pharmacy