Can a minor (17 years old) travel from the US to the UK unaccompanied?
I am considering taking a trip to England this summer to check out a university. For money (and experience) purposes, I would prefer to travel alone. My plan is to fly on Primera Air from BOS to STN. According to Primera's site, I should be fine flying with them alone as a 17 year-old, but will entering the UK pose an issue? All I've found is a page on gov.uk that only seems to apply if you are applying for a visa, not if you are entering visa-free (as I would be from the US).
I do have friends in the UK that I would be staying with.
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Yes, just comply with the same requirements as if you were a visa national: the rules are designed to help keep you safe and prevent child/human trafficking. Letter from your parents, proof you will be able to afford your costs while in UK, place to stay, and evidence of plans to return to USA (your return ticket and family home being there should be enough for that!)
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Can a 17 year old fly alone internationally UK?
Travelling aloneYou can travel to the UK without an adult (someone over the age of 18). Your parent or guardian will need to provide their: written consent for you to travel to the UK.Can a 17 year old travel International alone?
International travelSome airlines automatically apply the unaccompanied-minor procedures to kids through age 17 on international flights, and charge the standard unaccompanied-minor fee if applicable. Children must usually have the same passport, visa or other international entry documentation required of adults.How old do you have to be to fly from the US to the UK alone?
Minimum age for flying alone: British Airways permits children of 14 years of age to fly without being accompanied by an adult. Young flyers aged under 16 travelling alone must complete a parental consent form.Can minors travel alone to UK?
Children aged 5 \u2013 12 years: For most airlines children aged between 5 and 12 years old (15 for some airlines e.g. Emirates and Virgin Atlantic) can fly alone using the airline's Unaccompanied Minor Service. Usually an adult fare must be paid.FLYING ALONE INTERNATIONALLY FOR THE 1ST TIME (as a minor)
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