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Homecoming Scotland 2009

Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrated the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth. We also celebrated some of Scotland’s great contributions to the world: golf, whisky, great minds and innovations and Scotland’s rich ancestry and culture.

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Passports & Visas


Passports
On arrival in the United Kingdom, you must show a valid national passport or other equivalent official document that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality.

Visas
You may need to acquire a visa – entry clearance certificate – before you travel to Britain, if you are not a British citizen or a citizen of one the European Economic Area (EEA) countries.
 
Nationals from some countries will need a visa whatever the reason they are travelling to the UK, while nationals from other countries may only need a visa for a particular reason; for example, to marry and live with a British citizen.

If you have a valid passport and UK visa, you will normally be granted entry to the UK. When you arrive in Britain your visa tells UK immigrations:
  • The reason you are travelling to Britain
  • How long you are allowed to stay
  • The last day you are allowed entry 
Entry clearance follows strict rules and procedures. For full details about visa requirements and application procedures, visit UK Visas (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).