Wahid Younis

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated.

Sorry I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post it in but it's an urgent question. I've been in the US for a month now on a spouse visa and today I need to travel back to the UK for an emergency. I still haven't received my green card yet but I have the temporary i-551 on my visa which is in my passport. Does that mean I can return to the US without any issue? Thanks for your help.

Hi W199, I'm completing the application online to open a non US resident HSBC Premier checking account and it's asking for my FTIN, which I don't have atm. I'm assuming that I just tick the box that says "FTIN not legally required"? Thanks

Hi, does anyone know if the IRS tax the money that's transferred from a UK bank account to a US bank account? Or is it covered under the US UK double taxation treaty?

If I'm going to be honest, I'm confused now. I thought I only needed an AHC (Animal Health Certificate) and rabies vaccination to take my cat to NYC. In the GOV UK link you sent me, it states the following: Travelling to a non-EU country If you’re travelling to a non-EU country, you’ll need to get an export health certificate (EHC). You’ll also need to complete an export application form (EXA) if you’re in England, Scotland or Wales. The export health certificate and the export application form for each country and pet will tell you how to apply. So here it's saying that I need to get an EHC and complete and EXA. I don't really understand why this is required when I'll already be getting an AHC. Seems like to me that an AHC and EHC are the same thing? When you go to the following link https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates, I can't find a EHC for exporting a cat to the USA, which confuses me even more. Also when you go to the Netherlands Government page https://english.nvwa.nl/topics/travelling-to-the-netherlands-with-your-dog-or-cat/travelling-with-your-pet-from-a-country-outside-the-eu-via-the-netherlands, it says the following about cats in transit: Travelling with your pet and making a transit I am arriving by plane with my dog or cat from a third country before travelling on to another third country. Dogs or cats in transit must meet the EU import requirements. Exceptions are only permitted if the animal remains in the international area of the airport, at your own risk and under the following conditions: The dog or cat must remain within the international transit zone of the airport and may have no contact with other animals. Under no circumstances may the dog or cat leave the international zone, including in the event of delays. In case of unforeseen events, such as medical necessity or delayed flights, the international zone of the airport does not have the required facilities to house the animals, not even temporarily. It is therefore preferable for the animal to meet the EU requirements. That is the safest option. If you continue your journey with your pet by boat or car (for example to the United Kingdom), this exception does not apply, and your pet must at all times meet the EU import requirements. If your pet is travelling in cargo and temporarily staying in one of the sheds at the airport, your pet needs to meet the EU import requirements and Customs or the NVWA will inspect your pet. So based on this, as long as I'm in transit and don't leave the international area of the airport, then I don't need to meet the EU import requirements, but just to be on the safe side, it's best if the cat does meet the EU import requirements. So if you look at this page https://english.nvwa.nl/topics/brexit/taking-pets-to-and-from-the-united-kingdom-after-brexit, then the only requirements are to for the cat to be microchipped (my cat already is), have a rabies vaccination and an AHC, which is basically the same requirements as NYC. Therefore both the EU and NYC requirements will be satisfied with the same things. It also has the same requirements on the GOV UK website https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland. Interestingly, I found this article on transiting through Amsterdam https://www.petrelocation.com/blog/post/pet-travel-layover-and-transit-requirements-at-airports. So best case scenario, I don't need to show any document when I'm transiting through Amsterdam and worse case scenario I do, but I'll have those documents anyway as the requirements are the same as NYC. The only thing I'm worried about now is the EHC and EXA mentioned on the GOV UK website. Does anyone have any experience with this? Your help will be really appreciated. Sorry for the long message, but I need to be absolutely sure about this. Thanks Yes absolutely and thank you so much!

Ikr! I'm so glad it's worked out this way. So I only need a health certificate and rabies vaccination for NYC right? I'm just wondering if there's any UK requirements?

So an update from my side. I spoke to a KLM agent earlier and confirmed that I can fly with my cat in the cabin. Over the phone, she actually created a temporary reservation to confirm this and was able to add my cat to the reservation which was approved immediately. The flight is from Leeds Bradford to JFK via Amsterdam. She kindly sent me a email confirmation of this for my records. She also confirmed that I only need the documents which are required by the final destination. It costs £175 to add my cat to my flight, so I'm going to go with this method now. Thanks everyone! You've been a huge help.

So I don't need to do this? There's no issue if they mistakenly still think I've left the country even though I haven't? Yeah it's just a one time thing only.

Ah ok, so you cancelled the return flight and received credit for that which can be used at a later date at your own choice?

That's a great idea. I'll do that. Thank you!

I'm looking at flights and the round trip flights are cheaper than the one way flight. Was wondering if there's any risks to that or is it pretty safe as a one off?

Has anyone done the throwaway ticketing hack before? It's where the round trip ticket is cheaper than a one way ticket, and you just don't use the return flight.

This is what it says on the KLM website: Travel documents Make sure to arrange your pet’s vaccinations, health certificates, and travel documents well in advance. Dogs and cats travelling within the European Union must be identified by an electronic chip. They must also have a European passport, confirming that they’re properly vaccinated. For travel outside the European Union, other rules might apply. We recommend consulting the embassies of your departure, transfer, and arrival countries to find out which documents are required. Is your pet refused transport or refused upon arrival, because of non-compliance with the rules established by us or by your departure, transfer, or arrival country? Please note that KLM is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of the refusal (such as rebooking fees, hotel stay, or kennel fees). Not sure if the European passport applies to me if I'm just transiting through Amsterdam. I will cal KLM tomorrow. Can you share the URL with me please?

I've had a look and found that KLM allow pets in the cabin. There's flight from Manchester to JFK via Amsterdam but would I need a pet passport for this since I'd technically be entering the EU? What restrictions did you find on flying with pets directly to the US from the UK? Thanks

Which airlines in the UK allow you to carry your cat with you in the cabin? Could you give some examples please? I'm struggling to find one. I called Aer Lingus yesterday and they said that they don't allow pets in the cabin area, but they've partnered up with PetAir UK to transport pets in their cargo. In terms of Virgin Atlantic, on their website it says their pet service is currently unavailable.