FCO Travel Advice
Know Before You Go is the safer travel campaign from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Germany.co.uk has teamed up with them to bring you this checklist. After all, worry is the last thing you want to take on holiday.
1. Check out any risks associated with your destination. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) are a great help. Try their Travel Advice website, at www.fco.gov.uk/travel or call 0845 850 2829 (calls are charged at local rate)
2. Buy Travel Insurance and ensure that it offers you all the cover you need.
3. At least six weeks before you go, find out what vaccinations you need. Your destination may carry a risk of malaria, typhoid, cholera or rabies, so visit the travel advice pages on theFCO website to find out more.
4. Make sure you have a valid passport. Remember, it needs to be in good condition and contain the necessary visas.
5. For most European Travel it is recommended that you take an EHIC with you, as well as adequate travel insurance. This will give you reduced cost or sometimes free medical treatment in 28 European countries. Get an EHIC online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers, apply by phone on 0845 606 2030 or get an application form from the Post Office.
6. Photocopy your passport and insurance policy. Then make notes of 24-hour emergency numbers, together with credit card and ticket details. And leave your copies and notes, plus your itinerary and contact details, with family and friends. Or a great tip is to scan the documentation and send it to your ‘hotmail’ account or equivalent.
7. It may sound obvious, but ensure you have enough money for your trip. You should even take some back up funds in traveller’s cheques, sterling or US dollars.
8. Pick up a good guide-book and get to know your destination. It’s always a good idea to find out about local laws and customs.
For more travel peace of mind, visit the Know Before You Go website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel.
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