I think this discussion is a little tangential now, but I imagine the confusion is because the UK doesn't have an "ID card" like a lot of the European countries do.
If in doubt, take your passport with you. :) Joe On Fri, 17 Jun 2016 at 17:11 Lodewijk <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Harry, > > You need a valid ID - this is not under discussion. This can be either a > passport, or a European identity card. The ID card also has a document > number, which is typically accepted as 'passport number' (I did that on a > number of occasions in the UK). > > Basically, the ID card has the practical use of a passport anywhere in the > EU & some more countries. > > Best, > Lodewijk > > 2016-06-17 17:27 GMT+02:00 Harry Mitchell <[email protected]>: > >> I'm pretty sure the airlines won't let you fly without a passport. Don't >> know about cross-Channel ferries but I'm pretty sure Eurostar require a >> passport, too. EasyJet took my passport number before they'd even let me >> book the flight. >> >> Harry Mitchell >> >> http://enwp.org/User:HJ >> Facebook: mitchell.hj >> Twitter: @HJ_Mitchell >> Skype: harry_j_mitchell >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Joseph Fox <[email protected]> >> *To:* Wikimania general list (open subscription) < >> [email protected]> >> *Sent:* Friday, 17 June 2016, 16:03 >> *Subject:* Re: [Wikimania-l] accommodation details >> >> I've been informed that what I said below isn't actually true; European >> ID cards are indeed accepted as valid ID in the UK (and other non-Schengen >> EU countries). Please disregard! >> >> red-facedly, >> Joe >> >> On Fri, 17 Jun 2016 at 15:51 Joseph Fox <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> What Samat says is only true for Schengen-area countries; if you are >> travelling from (for example) the United Kingdom, you will need a passport. >> They will not allow you into the Schengen area without it. >> >> Though I imagine most of the Brits here will know that already. :) >> >> Joe >> >> On Fri, 17 Jun 2016 at 13:22 Samat <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> As I know: >> Inside the EU you should bring with you your official identity card >> (released by one of the EU country) OR your passport. >> If you arrive from outside the EU or you would like to cross the border >> of the EU, you need your passport. >> Special case is Switzerland (not member of the EU), which is only few km >> from Esino Lario. For EU citizens, ID card or passport is required to step >> into Switzerland. >> >> Best, >> Samat >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Lluís Madurell Alemany < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi all >> >> For European Union citizens do we need to bring the passport? Is not >> enought with ID? >> >> Thanks. >> >> >> - >> >> >> *Lluís Madurell AlemanyLluis_tgn* >> >> 2016-06-17 7:45 GMT+02:00 Iolanda Pensa <[email protected]>: >> >> Dear all >> yes. All the accommodation in Esino Lario have sheets and towels. We only >> have a building (scout centre ex-ristoro) for which we request a seeping >> bag or sheets, but it is a building we are using for some of the >> volunteers, in exceptional cases and we have already informed people about >> it. >> >> yes. In general there are no private bathrooms. >> Please bring your toiletry (you can also buy it in the shops of the >> village which will be open everyday June 22-27 with different longer times >> but more or less from 9 to 8) and your hairdryer if you need one (with the >> necessary adapter). I suggest you also to bring some warm cloths (sweater, >> jacket, umbrella and shoes for the rain - we expect 15-20 degrees which >> commonly is not very suitable for flip-flap), your adapter if needed, and >> some euro for taxi (taxi almost never accept visa), for your personal >> expenses and as deposit for your key if you are in Esino. There is a bank >> and ATM in Esino Lario but it can be quicker to change or to withdraw money >> at the airport or at the Milan railway station. >> >> To accelerate the registration please prepare for us >> 1. a printed copy of your registration code >> 2. a printed copy of your passport >> 3. if possible 10 euro as a deposit for your key (only for people staying >> in Esino Lario; we will not ask it to everyone but if you have it ready >> makes things quicker) >> >> thanks >> iolanda >> >> Il giorno 17 giu 2016, alle ore 01:30, Risker <[email protected]> ha >> scritto: >> >> >> On 16 June 2016 at 19:19, Lodewijk <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> As I am preparing to leave, I was checking a few basic things, which I >> couldn't find in the documentation >> <https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/Accommodation/Esino_Lario>. >> Maybe it is obvious, or I overlooked it - apologies in that case. >> >> I was wondering what exactly is provided for in the accommodation. It's >> shared and simple rooms, probably with shared bathrooms etc. Could you >> confirm it's a cheap hotel-like setting, where bed sheets, towels etc are >> provided for? It would save me luggage, so that would be great :) And am I >> correct to assume that toiletries are available somewhere in the village if >> need be? >> >> Thanks for confirming! >> >> >> Hmmm. According to the "Getting Ready" page[1], if you are assigned to a >> guesthouse or flat, they will provide bedding and towels. I think it would >> be safe to assume the same for hotel rooms (although it is not specified). >> However, there is specifically no mention of whether one needs to bring >> bedding/towels for the "specialty lodging" (dormitory). >> >> This was one of the reasons I wanted to know where I was staying, because >> I would have asked this very question myself if I'd been assigned to >> "specialty lodging". >> >> Risker/Anne >> >> [1] >> https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/Getting_ready#Staying_in_Esino:_Hotel.2C_Guesthouse.2C_speciality_lodging_and_camping >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >
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