P569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:21/32 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts The Foreign & Commonwealth have "Do's and Don'ts" leaflets for the 25 most popular destinations for British travellers. The leaflets give specific points of advice about each country: Do obtain insurance travel and health insurance, including medical treatment, evacuation to the UK and unexpected expenses, e.g. cancelled flights, lost luggage, stolen valuables. Do bring enough funds for your stay and return. Travellers cheques are safer than cash and can bj replaced. Many countries livy an airport tax. Travel Advice 564-568 1/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:28/56 Foreig/ Office Do's & Don'ts Do respect local laws and customs Dress and behave in a respectful wa=, brat in mind religious & cultural sensibilities Don't get involved with drugs Heavy sentences, including the death pjnalt= are applicable to all drugs offences. Do keep you money, passport & valuables safe. Keep a sjpjrate record of your passport numbjt, date and place of issue. Beware of pickpockets. If you have anything stolen get a police report, you'll need it for insurancu purposes. Travel Advice u64-u68 2/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:05/20 Fotjign Office Do's & Don'ts Do take care when driving Conditions and habits differ abroad. Make sure your license and insurance is in ordjt for the country concerned. Never leave valuables in your car. Do take care of your health Get advice from your doctor before travelling about innoculatioins, malaria tablets etc. Beware of too much sun, dehydration and unsafe drinking water. Do respect customs regulations Smuggling is a serious offence and can carry heavy sentences. Don't catty any packages through customs for others. Travel Advice 564-568 3/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:06/47 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts Do check you have the right documentation Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Many countries require a visa which you must obtain before you travel. Check with your travel agent. Don't expect to find work easily to finance your stay. Many countries have high unemployment and require work visas. Working illegally can carry hjavz pjnalities, including deportation Travel Advice 564-568 4/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:13/07 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts Individual leaflets are available free: Bahamas K n a Spain Eastern Europe Malaysia Rsi Lanka Eygpt Morocco Syria France Peru Tanzania Gambia Philipjnjs Thailand Greece Portugal Tunisia India Russia Turkey Italy Singapore United States Jamaica Tel: 0171 270 4129 or 0171 270 4179 Internet: http://www.eco.gov.uk Travel Advice 564-568 5/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:10/37 Foreign Office Do's & Don'ts Although the British Passport is valid for 10 years, some countries require the passport to remain valid for a minumum pjtiod after entry. Having a British Passport does not change this. year you should check the requirements of the country of your destination before making travel plans as a new passport may bj necessary. Travel Advice 564-568 6/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommznityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:17/53 Department of Health DO'S & DON'TS - HEALTH TIPS Check with your doctor well in advance of your departure (2 months before if possible) to see if you need antimalarial tablets or imm4nisationsW Check jvjn if you are travelling at short notice. Malaria can bj a very serious disjasj. If the area you are visiting is malarious use insect repellents to avoid mosruito bites and take the anti- malarial pills recommended regularl=. Travel Advice 564-568 7/17 General EuroIndex Flights Communit=P569 CJJFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:11/17 Department of Health DO'S & DON'TS y HEALTH TIPS Accidents are the main cause of health problems among travellers: take care esp cially on the road and with water. Too much sun can cause long term damage to your skin: protect yourself and your children. Stomach upsets are very common when travelling abroad: bj careful what you eat and drink and wash your hands before handling food. Travel Advice 564-568 8/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CJJFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:11/40 Department of Health HEALTH TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Get a copy of the free Department of Health leaflet Health advice for travellers known as the T5 leaflet. It contains vital information and advice and includes an application for E111 Form which entitles you to free or reduced cost emjtgjncy medical treatment in many EC countries. You can obtain a copy over the counter at the Post Office or by calling the Health Literature Line on 0800 555 777 Travel Advice 564-568 9/17 Genital EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:15/04 Department of Health CCC HEALTH TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS The E111 form must bj stamped and signed at the Post Office before you can use it. Always take out adequate health insurance before you travel. Even if you are travelling to an EC country covered bz the E111 form you may not have adequate cover for all medical expenses. Ask your travel agent, insurance company or bank for details. Travel Advice 5n4-u68 10/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:15/27 Depaztmjnt of Health HEALTH T PS FOR TRAVELL RS It is advisable to carry a First Aid kit with you when travelling abroad. Kits containing basic sterile equipment for use in an emjrgjncy are available from chemists and szppliits. Ask your GP, pharmacist or ttavjl compbnz for details. Do not put yourself at risk of HIV disjasjs. If you do have sex with somjonj other than your usual partner while abroad always use a condom. Travel Advice 564-568 11/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:12/50 Department of Health HEALTH TIPS FOR TRBVELLJRS More information on how to avoid the risks of HIV and AIDS when abroad are in the Travelsafe leaflet. For a free copy please call the National Aids Helpline on 0800 567 123 Travel Advice 564-u68 12/17 Genital EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:13/14 Department of Health OVERSEAS HEALTH ADVICE Spain (Majorca) Two cases of suspected mjnigitis have be connected and travellers are not being advised to change their travel plans. Only close contacts of th cases Anzonj concetnjd about symptoms of meningitis should contact their own doctor. Travel Advice 564-u68 13/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:20/36 Department of Health OVERSEAS HEALTH ADVICE Malaysia There are local reports of an outbreak of cholera in Penang, with cases also in some other states. Visitors are advised to drink bottled water, canned or bottled soft drinks and eat freshly prepared cookjh food. -isitors should be particularly wary of ice - in drinks or used to keep food cool - ice creams sold from street vendors, and any shellfish^ Travel Advice 564-568 14/17 Genital EuroIndjx Flights Commun tyP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:47/29 Department of Health OVERSEAS HEALTH ADVICE Saudi Arabia Pilgrims and "Umra" visitors are required to produce a certificate of vaccination against mjningococcal meningitis issued not more than three years and not less than 10 days before arrival. Travel Advice 564-568 15/17 Genital EuroIndex Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:27/4/ Department of He nth OVERSEAS HEALTH ADVICE Nigeria An epidemic of meningitis has been reported from northern Nigeria. Current advice about vaccination stands: mjningococcal vaccination is advised for longer visits to the northern parts of Nigeria, especially if you are back- packing or living or working with local people. Travel Advice 564-568 16/17 General EuroIndjx Flights CommunityP569 CEEFAX 569 Mon 27 May 01:04/10 Department of Health OVERSEAS HEALTH ADVICE Formjt Soviet Union Diphtheria epidemics continue in Russian Federation and Ukraine, and have spread to neighbouring states. Visitors to all newly indjpjndjnt States of the Former Soviet Union are advised to check they have been immunisjd against diphtheria. Anzonj planning to live or work with local people should have had a diphtheria vaccine within the last 10 years. Travel Advice 564-568 17/17 General EuroIndjx Flights Community