Thought it might be helpful to talk to the British Tourist Authority. Ok they're not the authority on simply up and leaving but they should be able to offer you comprehensive advice on the passport situation. They can be contacted at the following
British Tourist Authority
Thames Tower
Blacks Road
Hammersmith
London W6 9EL
Tel: 011-44-181-846-9000 (yes thats how you dial from the US)
Contact: The America Desk
There are also offices in the US, so why not have a chat with them too they can be contacted at the following:
British Tourist Authority
Columbus Center
1 Alhambra Plaza
Suite 1465
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: (305) 529-9444
Contact: Tim Lovell
British Tourist Authority
1223 Wilshire Boulevard, #466
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tel: (310) 440-0558
Contact: Louise Bryce
British Tourist Authority
551 5th Avenue
Suite 701
New York, NY 10176
Toll Free: 1-800-462-2748
British Tourist Authority
Suite 1510
625 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-1977
Tel: (312) 787-0464
Contact: Adam Bates
You could also find some additional info from the US Embassy in London, the page you want to visit:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/acs/scs/ukimmigration.htm
As for the situation on accomodation an easy way to find some temporary accomodation could be through the following website:
http://www.europeanhostels.com/fall/listings/england/london/
Another option which you should take into serious consideration is getting yourself into a flatshare scheme or lodging with another person. It is quite convienient in the fact that most would mean you have the added advantage of a hot meal at least once a day thrown in. Plus Im sure it would be alot more comfortable
There are some great rooms available at
http://www.intolondon.com/flatshare/
When applying for any room try to find out if there is an option for a short trial, your money or even patientce may run out sooner than you think!
When it comes to jobs well all I can do is wish you luck on your search, but why not think about having a look through the following websites as well as here on all in London!
www.loot.co.uk
www.monster.co.uk
www.caterer.com
www.myrestaurantjob.co.uk
www.citypublife.co.uk
Now there is nothing left for you to do but to get on with it, I hope everything works out well for you.
Posted: 2005-10-27 19:25:41