Are Liquids And Make-Up Allowed In U.S. Embassy?

[bluebird74 34]

I can't seem to find any information on personal grooming items. My wife will be spending the night in London - before her interview, and I wanted to know if she would be allowed to walk in with items such as travel size bottle of body wash, liquid and powder make-up, tooth paste? Body wash and toothpaste could be thrown away, but make-up not so much.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

The official policy http://london.usembassy.gov/visas_security.html

[bluebird74 34]

The official policy http://london.usembassy.gov/visas_security.html

Yes, I've seen this and have read it thoroughly. It does not mention the items I listed. Some items may not be allowed and are not listed in their official info, so I thought that someone may have had an experience with such items.

[CowBoE 429]

From everywhere I read, the consulate/embassy seems to be very strict in what you can bring.

If she is staying overnight, she has a luggage of some sort, right?

I would either leave it at the hotel room, or if she has to check out,

most hotels will keep the luggage for you at the front desk.

I had this discussion with my fiancee...she will leave everything at the hotel,

and she is only going to bring her visa related documents, and a small wallet for

her IDs, cash, and credit cards.

Just keep it simple...

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Leaving in the hotel is the best idea if in doubt. She can also check things at Gould's Pharmacy for £3-5.

I will say I have been reading London reviews for six years and have never heard of anyone getting busted for cosmetics. Yes busted (before changes) for phones, memory sticks, earphones, iPods, car keys.

Not busted for snacks and drinks for their kids, watches, cigarette lighters.

[bluebird74 34]

From everywhere I read, the consulate/embassy seems to be very strict in what you can bring.

If she is staying overnight, she has a luggage of some sort, right?

I would either leave it at the hotel room, or if she has to check out,

most hotels will keep the luggage for you at the front desk.

I had this discussion with my fiancee...she will leave everything at the hotel,

and she is only going to bring her visa related documents, and a small wallet for

her IDs, cash, and credit cards.

Just keep it simple...

No luggage at all. Just a purse and my small backpack for the paperwork. We live about an hour from London, but getting up at 3 or 4am to get there by 7:30am would not be great, so we've decided to get there the night before - just for the night. We're not staying at a hotel (airbnb.com) so wouldn't be able to leave anything behind.

[bluebird74 34]

Leaving in the hotel is the best idea if in doubt. She can also check things at Gould's Pharmacy for £3-5.

I will say I have been reading London reviews for six years and have never heard of anyone getting busted for cosmetics. Yes busted (before changes) for phones, memory sticks, earphones, iPods, car keys.

Not busted for snacks and drinks for their kids, watches, cigarette lighters.

So, I guess we should be ok then. Not being able to take her hair iron is already a big deal We men, got it so easy

Thanks for replying.

[Beefheart 31]

Are small record bags permitted inside the Embassy then?

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Are small record bags permitted inside the Embassy then?

Yeah my decent size backpack wasn't an issue, I'd taken the not allowed stuff out of it before I went in

[Beefheart 31]

Thank you, Tarka!

[Calikitkat 16]

Hi, guys! From what I can see they do not say anything about having your iPhone with you. So is that allowed? Anybody experienced with that? Thanks!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Hi, guys! From what I can see they do not say anything about having your iPhone with you. So is that allowed? Anybody experienced with that? Thanks!

It is posted in the London guide posted at the top of the forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/?p=6816206

Read it there.

[Al422 221]

Personal electronics are usually not allowed but I don't know specifically for this embassy.

A satchel to carry your documents is allowed as long as you let the security officer look inside.