13 Tips to Know Before You Go When Traveling to Foreign Countries
- Make sure you have a current passport.
- Visit https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs to register your trip.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the country to which you are traveling.
- Make 2 photocopies of your passport data page and itinerary and leave with family or friends in case of an emergency.
- Know your current banking information.
- Learn some local phrases.
- Know the voltage that is used for the country you're traveling to.
- If you plan to send postcards to friends print address labels before you go to save time.
- Research places to visit in the country before you go
- Know what the weather will be like during the time you will be there so you can pack accordingly.
- Take a travel first aid kit
- Check your health insurance policy and confirm the extent of coverage your health plan provides for travel.
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