Travel Advice

• Even before planning to take a trip abroad, you should be aware of a few simple steps, which when taken can help you experience a smooth tour. The key points to keep in mind are as follows:
• Researching about the destination being visited before the departure date. Make yourself aware of all the local customs and laws of the country you are planning to visit.
• By knowing your age and fitness quotient, you should buy travel insurance covering every activity and adventure you plan to do during your trip, like skiing, wakeboarding, snorkelling and so on. Make sure you go through the insurance policy as it should include these terms and conditions. Note that all these policies become void when you consume excessive alcohol.
• In case, you plan to visit Switzerland or the European Economic Area, you can avail a free of cost EHIC, offering free emergency care or at a subsidized cost. This, although, does not comprise travel insurance or other relevant costs such as the return to the UK. At the time of emergency, dial 112 from any of the European Union countries.
• Note: The FCO guide and information mentioned in the same are up-to-date when written and may differ at any point in time. Go through the complete document for any sort of health risk that you might come across while travelling the country.
• Make sure you visit your personal doctor and get all the right vaccinations. Also, undertake the needed preventive measures prior to your visit to the country.
• If you are carrying any medicine, make sure it is allowed to in the country you are visiting. Also, ensure that you have done thorough research regarding the health risks you might face in the destination country.
• In case, you require some additional information or crucial details, you may reach out to the consular office of the embassy of the respective country.
• Check your passport’s validity before departure as it should be for the complete journey. For certain countries, it should be of at least 6 months beyond your intended return date. Moreover, you should carry the all-important documents that you may need, including transit visas.
• It is highly advisable not to disrespect or break any law of the foreign country as it may lead to prisoning for certain years in the abroad country. Many of these countries have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to consuming or using drugs in any manner.
• The amount of money you carry should suffice for any kind of emergency and should not be kept at one place, instead of divide and keep it separately in your luggage.
• When visiting a foreign land, keep your passport and other important documents safe. Also, keep a photocopy of the same.
• Ensure that your family knows your whereabouts and have your transportation and accommodation details. Additionally, leave emergency contact numbers with them.
• If driving abroad, you should have a valid driving license and have knowledge of all the laws of driving. Make sure you follow them to keep all risks aside.
• Remember the correct location and contact details of the nearest British Embassy or Consulate. For any further information, you can visit www.gov.uk/government/world/embassies.