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# Sign passport, and fill in the emergency information: Make sure you have a signed, valid passport, and a visa, if required, and fill in the emergency information page of your passport.

# Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page: Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

# Check your overseas medical insurance coverage: Ask your medical insurance company if your policy applies overseas, and if it covers emergency expenses such as medical evacuation. If it does not, consider supplemental insurance.

# Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime: To avoid being a target of crime, do not wear conspicuous clothing or jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money. Also, do not leave unattended luggage in public areas and do not accept packages from strangers.

# Contact us in 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.

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1. Register your overseas travel plans with the State Department online .
2. Have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required. Fill in the emergency information page of your passport.
3. Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page with family or friends so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Carry an extra copy of your passport with you in a separate place from your passport in case your passport is lost or stolen. Your copy will facilitate getting a replacement passport.
4. Check to see if your medical insurance covers you overseas. If not, then consider supplemental insurance.
5. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling because you are subject to its laws.
6. To avoid being a target of crime, try not to wear conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry, do not carry excessive amounts of money or unnecessary credit cards. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do not accept packages from strangers.
7. Emergency assistant can be found at U.S. Embassies, which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
8. Travel Warnings: check to see if the country you will be visiting has been issued a travel warning.
9. Travel Alerts: check to see if the country you plan to visit has been issued a travel alert. Travel alerts could be generated for short-term conditions such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, violence, high-profile international conferences.
10. Country Specific Information: The U.S. Department of State provides information on every country in the world such as location of the U.S. embassy, health conditions, minor political disturbances, crime, or unusual currency and entry regulations.

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Tips for traveling Abroad

* Be sure you have a signed, valid passport. Also, fill in the information page of your passport!
* Make copies of your passport identification page. If possible, scan your information and keep it stored in your email box. This will speed up the replacement process should you misplace your passport on vacation.
* Leave a copy of your passport and your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
* Review your travel documents before you leave.
* Confirm your flights and any transfers you may have purchased in advance.
* Arrive at the airport at least three hours in advance for international flights (check directly with your airline for specific instructions).
* Check the weather in your destination before you travel and pack accordingly.
* Find out what type of electrical outlets your destinations use. You may need an adapter to use your electrical devices.
* Research the country you are traveling to. Be sure to acquaint yourself with local laws and customs.
* Carry a small amount of foreign currency for expenses you may encounter upon arrival.
* If you plan on renting a car abroad, make sure you understand the CDW (collision damage wavier).
* To get the best exchange rates, plan ahead. Typically banks offer better rates and lower transaction fees than hotels and exchange bureaus.
* ATMs are available nearly everywhere. To keep transaction costs down, withdraw more money at once rather than small amounts over time.
* If you have a chance, learn a few common phrases in the local language. This may not only help you find the information you need, but also lead to making a few friends on your trip.

* Be sure you have a signed, valid passport. Also, fill in the information page of your passport!
* Make copies of your passport identification page. If possible, scan your information and keep it stored in your email box. This will speed up the replacement process should you misplace your passport on vacation.
* Leave a copy of your passport and your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
* Review your travel documents before you leave.
* Confirm your flights and any transfers you may have purchased in advance.
* Arrive at the airport at least three hours in advance for international flights (check directly with your airline for specific instructions).
* Check the weather in your destination before you travel and pack accordingly.
* Find out what type of electrical outlets your destinations use. You may need an adapter to use your electrical devices.
* Research the country you are traveling to. Be sure to acquaint yourself with local laws and customs.
* Carry a small amount of foreign currency for expenses you may encounter upon arrival.
* If you plan on renting a car abroad, make sure you understand the CDW (collision damage wavier).
* To get the best exchange rates, plan ahead. Typically banks offer better rates and lower transaction fees than hotels and exchange bureaus.
* ATMs are available nearly everywhere. To keep transaction costs down, withdraw more money at once rather than small amounts over time.
* If you have a chance, learn a few common phrases in the local language. This may not only help you find the information you need, but also lead to making a few friends on your trip.

Tips from the U.S. State Department

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# Register so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: Register your travel plans with the State Department through a free online service. This will help us contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S., or if there is a crisis where you are traveling. In accordance with the Privacy Act, information on your welfare and whereabouts will not be released to others without your express authorization.

# Sign passport, and fill in the emergency information: Make sure you have a signed, valid passport, and a visa, if required, and fill in the emergency information page of your passport.

# Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page: Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

# Check your overseas medical insurance coverage: Ask your medical insurance company if your policy applies overseas, and if it covers emergency expenses such as medical evacuation. If it does not, consider supplemental insurance.

# Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime: To avoid being a target of crime, do not wear conspicuous clothing or jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money. Also, do not leave unattended luggage in public areas and do not accept packages from strangers.

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Travel Warnings: check to see if the country you will be visiting has been issued a travel warning. The U.S. Department of State issues travel warnings when a country may be dangerous or unstable to visit, or if the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy.

Travel Alerts: check to see if the country you plan to visit has been issued a travel alert. Travel alerts could be generated for short-term conditions such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, violence, high-profile international conferences.

Country Specific Information: The U.S. Department of State provides information on every country in the world such as location of the U.S. embassy, health conditions, minor political disturbances, crime, or unusual currency and entry regulations.

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Tips for Traveling Abroad
How to File for a Travel Visa
Many foreign countries require a visa in addition to your passport. You can apply for a visa at the nearest consulate of each country you plan to visit

How to Rent a Car Abroad

Drive on the other side of the road, pay exorbitant prices for petrol and suffer with no air conditioning and a manual transmission--the train is sounding better already.

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Paying for things without your plastic can be extremely inconvenient when you are at home – but it’s even worse when you are abroad and relying on your cards to pay for hotel and restaurant bills. Just as important are the other personal items that can go missing when cards are stolen, such as travellers cheques, passport, travel tickets and insurance documents.

If you are on unfamiliar territory with only a basic grasp of the language this situation could become a nightmare and may even cause you to cut short your holiday.

Card Watch offers you the following simple advice on how to protect yourself against card theft whilst abroad:

Only take the cards that you intend to use – store the rest securely at home.
Make a note of your card issuers’ emergency contact numbers and keep the information in a different location from your wallet or purse, separate from your cards. You will find these on your last statement or in the telephone directory.
Treat your plastic cards and travellers cheques as carefully as you would cash.
Don’t keep your cheque book with your cards.
Don’t leave plastic cards and other valuables unattended in a hotel room or on the beach – use your hotel’s safety deposit box if it has one.
Always keep your plastic cards with you while travelling to and from your holiday destination. Rucksacks or suitcases are not safe places to store cards.
When in crowds, keep your bag either strapped across your body or held firmly. Turn the clasp towards you, making it even harder for a thief to get at. A concealed money belt is an ideal way to carry your cards and valuables.
If you drive on holiday, keep handbags and wallets out of sight of opportunistic thieves – especially in slow-moving traffic. Always remove plastic cards and other valuables from parked cars.
Hot weather means less clothing, which can also mean that your personal items such as your wallet in a back pocket is more visible. Take extra care to ensure that your valuables are concealed.