Beat the queues at immigration when returning to the UK by registering for the IRIS immigration passport. Here you can waltz through immigration by getting your iris scanned, waving goodbye to queues. Tip: be careful with any luggage you have. If you are pulling a small suitcase it can often be mistaken for a very small person. There is usually someone to hand who can help you or let you through anyway. At least you tried!
Registration details can be found on the www.baa.com website with locations and opening hours of the IRIS desks (The desk at T3 is just to the right of the immigration check before the shops).
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/technology/eborders/iris/
Nationals from some countries can enter Vietnam without a visa for certain period of time ranging from 15-90 days, such as Nordic and South East Asia. However, many travelers may wish to change their travel plan and stay in Vietnam longer than their given time. In this case, tourists need to apply for a visa while they are still in the country, and the fee they have to pay will be much higher than the normal one, around 50-70$ US.
So, keep in mind this problem when you plan your itinerary to Vietnam. It will save you a lot of money.
Happy travel.
Nationals from most European countries, Australia and North America are usually issued a three-month tourist visa on each entry to Japan. Nationals from other countries will have to get a visa in advance to visit Japan.
According to Japanese law, foreign tourists must carry their passports with them at all times.
More information and tips on visa to Japan can be found on:
www.mofa.go.jp/
wikivisa.org/Japan
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