London FAQs

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London FAQs

This Wiki Exists to answer the FAQ's posted to the London Groups.

For general London Information such as Traveling to and from the Airports, Using Public Transport and Information about the London Sights please see http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/London

Traveling

Q.Where can I buy travel tickets?
A.Train Tickets: http://www.qjump.co.uk, Coach Travel: http://www.nationalexpress.com online. Also from Mainline Train Stations and Travel Agents.

Working

Q.How do I apply for a Working Visa?
A.The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) has now closed. It has been replaced by an Australian style Points System. See the UK Border Agency Site for details.

Q.How do I get a National Insurance Number (Required for Payroll by your employer)
A.You will need to apply for a National Insurace Number Card. See the HM Revenue & Customs Website for information for people coming to the UK to work.

Studying

Q.Which University / College is good / reputable
A.http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=618&post=3575164

Sights & Events

Q.Can anyone recommend me places or galleries where I can see photography?
A.http://www.couchsurfing.com/group_read.html?gid=618&post=891603

Q.I was wondering if some of you had great ideas to share with us. Agathe and Mathis are 11 and 8 years old and we all know that London is one of the most expensive city in Europe.
A.http://www.couchsurfing.com/group_read.html?gid=618&post=912016

Q.Where can I get a good view of London?
A.Primrose Hill, Parliament Hill, The London Eye,The Monument

Q.Where and what are the best markets?
A.http://wiki.couchsurfing.org/en/London#Markets