Friday, December 9, 2011

Tips To Consider When Traveling Overseas

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By Tiffany Nash


Making some minor preparations before you go overseas will save you time and effort and give you peace of mind.

To make your travel easier and safer, here are some quick tips to consider.

In order to the State Department to better assist you in an emergency, you need to register. Your travel plans can be registered with the State Department. This will help them contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S., or if there is a crisis where you are traveling. Information on your welfare and whereabouts will not be released to others without your express authorization and this is in accordance with the Privacy Act.

Sign passport, and fill in the emergency information. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport, and a visa, if required, and fill in the emergency information page of your passport.

Copies of itinerary and passport data page should be left. If you want to be contacted in case of an emergency, leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page, and visas with family or friends. Make sure that an extra color copy of your passport and visa is kept in your wallet. Carry the copy wherever you go and secure your passport in the hotel safe.

Check your overseas medical insurance coverage. Try asking your medical insurance company if your policy covers emergency expenses such as medical evacuation or if your policy also applies overseas. If it does not, consider supplemental insurance.

Local conditions and laws are what you need to familiarize yourself with. Being in a foreign country means that you are subject to its laws. It's possible that laws in other countries are stricter than at your home country. Learn the laws before you go. No matter what country you are visiting, you should never get involved in drugs.

Precautions should be taken in order to avoid being a target of crime. Another thing to remember to avoid being a target of crime is not carry excessive amount of cash and do not wear conspicuous clothing or jewelry. Also, do not leave unattended luggage in public areas and do not accept packages from strangers.

If there is an emergency, contact the embassy. In order to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens, consular personnel at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad in the U.S. are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Future problems can be prevented with prior planning. It only takes a few minutes to register online, copy your passport, and check the local laws. It may save you minor aggravation or possibly time behind bars.




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