When you travel abroad, it is important to plan for your trip well in advance, even if you are a seasoned traveller. The Foreign Office has some great advice on their website about overseas travel, which we have reflected in our tips below:
Buy comprehensive travel insurance and declare any pre-existing medical conditions
Research the country you will be visiting, even if you have travelled there before. Find out if the Foreign Office has advised against travelling to certain parts of a country or if there is a threat of terrorism
Check that your passport is valid - for some countries it needs to be valid for six months
Make copies of your passport and travel documents and store them separately to the originals
Visit your doctor to ask about travel vaccinations or for advice about travelling with a pre-existing medical condition if you have one
If you need to take medication abroad, store it in your hand luggage and get a letter from your doctor detailing your entitlement to medication. Take plenty of spare medication with you in case you are delayed on the way home
Research local laws and customs and pack clothing that abides by them
Take the number for Consular Assistance with you in case you run into trouble abroad. You can reach them on 020 7008 5000 (+44 20 7008 5000 if calling from overseas)
Visit the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Travel Advice — Click here
