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.Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) is being phased out and replaced by a Australian sty;e Points System. See the Home Office 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. The HM Revenue & Customs have information for people coming to the UK here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/nic/work/ni-uk.htm

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

Eating & Drinking

Q.Best Fish & Chips in London?!
A.http://www.couchsurfing.com/group_read.html?gid=618&post=920255

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