Whether you are traveling overseas for business, pleasure or study, the best way to ensure a carefree and relaxing trip is to prevent problems before they happen. The more you learn about passports, visas, customs, immunizations, and other travel basics, the less likely you are to have difficulties during your travels.
Information about steps you can take to ensure a safe trip.
1. Register so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency.
2. Sign passport, and fill in the emergency information.
3. Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page with family or friends, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
4. Check your overseas medical insurance coverage.
5. Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws.
6. Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime.
7. Contact in case of an emergency: Consular personnel at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and in the U.S. are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens. Contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates appears on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov. Also note that the Office of Overseas Citizen Services in the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs may be reached for assistance with emergencies at 1-888-407-4747, if calling from the U.S. or Canada, or 202-501-4444, if calling from overseas.
Vacations are suppose to be relaxing and worry free. Please take these safety precautions so you can Experience 5 Star Luxury to the fullest.
ENJOY LIFE!
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