When will I encounter UK border control

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If I am traveling from NY to Mumbai, via London, what are all the possibilities/reasons that may cause me to go through UK border control? Eg: Changing terminal? Eg: Rechecking luggage? Anything else?



Best Answer

  • Claiming luggage (but there is an airside luggage check in Terminal 5 if you have additional luggage to check in London)
  • Changing airport
  • Flight is cancelled/delayed and you have to leave because the airport is closing for the night (there is a procedure for this, you will be allowed out)
  • Getting arrested (but the border formalities will be skipped, I think, in this instance)

As I said in your other question, you can move between terminals freely without crossing the UK border. You can ride the buses all day if you like.




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How do I know if I go through UK border control?

When you arrive at an airport in the UK, you will need to pass through immigration control. There will usually be two queues: one for nationals from the UK/EU/EEA, and one for everyone else. When you get to the front of the queue, a border official will look at your passport and check your UK visa if you have one.

How do you get to border control UK?

You could join the Civil Service as a Border Force assistant officer, then apply for an officer post when vacancies become available. To do this, you'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.

Is there border control in the UK?

As a result of EU-exit, new border controls are due to be introduced by UK Government on goods moving between the UK and EU. Controls are being introduced in phases, these are 1 January, 1 July, 1 September and 1 November 2022.

Does UK Border know when you leave?

Dear all, There is no passport control when you leave UK. Instead, airlines send Advanced Passenger Information to Home Office.



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