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Travel Aware

Travel Aware Essentials

We have put together a few handy guide with lots of tips and advice for safe travelling abroad. We hope you find the above information helpful for more details on preparing for safe and healthy travel please visit: www.travelaware.campaign.gov.uk.

  • Take out appropriate full travel insurance before travelling and make sure it covers you for all the activities you want to do and that it is valid for the entire trip. Check that it includes cover for any activities you want to do including any extreme sports.

  • Whether you are going on a packaged holiday(href link to our holiday home page), flights(href link to our flights home page), transfers(href link to our holiday tfr page)), cruise, wintersports trip or playing Golf check you have the right cover.

  • With the winter ski season about to get into full swing, please make sure you are fully prepared. Along with using the correct clothing and safety equipment, make sure you are clear about your limits on and off the slopes. Alcohol can affect your awareness of the cold and impair your judgement and reaction time.
       It’s also good to be informed of the various routes available as they can vary in different ski resorts and countries.
       For further information please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/winter-sports-stay-safe-on-the-slopes

  • Remember the cheapest insurance cover is not always the best so read the policy wording and check you have the cover you need.

  • If you are travelling within the EU, ensure you take an EHIC card. For full details see our handy EHIC (href to www.nhs.uk/ehic,)guide.

  • Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

  • Check your passport is valid, fill out the emergency details, look after it while travelling and keep it in a safe place. Make sure you check your passports well ahead of your departure date. You do not want to find your passport has expired the night before you travel. Ensure everyone in your party has a valid passport.    Make sureyou have all necessary visas.

  • Some countries insist your passport must be valid for 6 months after the date you travel so check to see if this applies to you. Be aware of the entry requirements of the countries you are visiting and apply for visas in good time. To apply for visas and for more advice visit the FCO website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

  • Learn about the laws, customs and entry requirements of the country you’re visiting and understand how they differ from home, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

  • Make copies of important travel documents, take a picture or make copies and store them securely using a secure data storage site.

  • Keep your passport safe whilst travelling.

  • Tell your friends or family about your travel plans and where you’re going and leave emergency contact details.

  • Expect the unexpected when travelling and always take enough money with you or have access to some emergency funds in case of an unexpected incident. Check your credit cards are valid for the length of your trip.

  • Please make sure your UK driving licence is current and valid, if you are planning to drive whilst away.

  • Research vaccinations or any other medical requirements for your destination, and if necessary visit a travel health clinic before you travel. For medical advice visit travelhealthpro.org.uk.

  • Ensure you take the contact details of the local British Consulate in case of emergencies available at www.gov.uk/world/embassies

  • Understand what consular staff can and can’t do to help British nationals travelling overseas, check www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide

  • Act responsibly, and be responsible for yourself when abroad.

Tips when you are at your destination

  • Laws and customs can be very different from in the UK, so please know and respect them as the penalties can be very severe

  • Don’t take risks, trust your instincts and think about what you are doing

  • Take a copy of contact details for the British Embassy or Consulate in case you need to contact them

  • Buy bottled water especially if you have any doubt whether the water is safe to drink

  • Reapply your sun cream frequently especially after swimming and make sure it’s the correct factor for your skin type

  • For the latest guidance on travel EU after Brexit please review see the links below;
      www.passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passport
         www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

Please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for more and uptodate information.

For the latest travel updates follow @FCOtravel on Twitter and find the FCO at Facebook.com/FCOtravel or visit www.gov.uk/travelaware