Honestly. Try just going to a pharmacist.

They are able to dispense a lot more than in the west - and as a result, their doctors focus on more serious stuff and are superb when you need them. So if you do need a doc - they will be excellent.

It’s a far better model - in my humble opinion.

@Colin ******

a little off topic - but as staying within the law is a visa requirement, if the authorities fancy cutting down numbers, they will have the days in country on their system - being unable to provide a TIN on request - might be grounds for refusal at the border. Easy win.

@Bob *********

I have to agree with you. All it takes is an IO to question you sticking to the terms of the visa…. They can deny entry with a valid visa - if they see fit.

Good luck to anyone who isn’t happy with that and tries western style ‘show me the rule’ attitude. 😂. I think we all know how that turns out.

I’m here on medical DTV, treatments nearly over, my long term angle will be recuperating and always have a follow up appt booked. Took photos of all my receipts and can evidence treatments etc.

Will also be concious of tax implications too, last thing you want is an IO querying tax registration and payments. Unlikely - but being prepared and since staying within the law is a visa requirement.

Accents and enunciation.

Even within the UK there are bias with regards to people’s speech. A few call centres are based geographically to take advantage of this.

For myself - I struggle with thick accents and close but not perfect English, due to hearing issues, I just don’t take calls - it ends up frustrating both ends of the call.

Don’t be scared.

Dress nicely.

Look confident.

Smile and be polite

Do everything as asked

Answer truthfully

Have your papers ready

Do not look bored or angry

Do not be rude

Do not lie

Be a nice person and be true to your visa declarations.

@Ronnie **********

happened once before

Long answer: no.

I’ve never even seen an immigration officer on the exit route. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Yes. Why not.

I do it for other places I go, such as Singapore.

@Philip *********

Do you mean that they only accept QR, or only QR and Cash? I’ve never come across anywhere that QR only, so kinda curious.