P472 CJEFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Jan 21:19/23 Wj£3kj£3kj£3k Do's & Don ts 1/6 Toe Foreign & Commonwealth have "Do's and DonWts" leaflets for the 2* most popular destinations for British oink of adv c about each count y Do obtain insurance travel and health insurance, including mjdieal 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 safiy than cash and can be replaced. Many countries levy an aiyport tax. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Jan 21:19/21 TI Do's & Don ts 2/6 Do respect local laws and customs Dress and behave in a respectful way, bear in mind religious & cultural sensibilities Don't get involved with drugs. Heavy sentences, including the death penalty are applicable to all drugs offences. Do keep you money, passpo t & valuables sbfe. Keep a separate record of your pbssport number, date and place of issue. Beware of pickpockets. If you have anything stolen get a police report, youWll need it for insurance purposes. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Jan 21:17/48 Do's & Don'ts 3/6 Do take care when driving. Conditions and habits differ abroad. Make s re your license and insurance is in otdjr fo the ount onc d av v lu l in you ar. Do take care of your health. Get advice from your doctor before travelling about inoculations, malaria tablets etc. Beware of too much sun, dehydration and unsafe drinking water. Do respect customs regulations. Smuggling is a serious offence and can ca ry hjav s tin e . Don' ar n pac ag s through customs fo oth . Travel headlines 430 Front pag 100 Pas port Sport athj M in M nuP472 CJJFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Jan 21:10/16 Do's & Don'ts Do ch ck you have the right documentation. Your passport must bj 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 penalities, including deportation Travel headlines 430 Front pag 4/6 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CJEFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Jan 21:16/08 X Do's & Don'ts Individual leaflets are a6ailabli free Baha as Kinzb Spain East n Juropj Mala tia Rsi Lank Ezgpt Morocco Syria France Peru Tanzania Gambia Philippines Thailand Greece Portugal Tunisia India Russia Turkey Italy Singapore USA Jamaica Tel: 0171 238 4503 or 0171 238 4504 Internet: http://www.fco.gov.uk Travel headlines 430 Front pag 5/6 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Fri 31 Van 21:26/4p W W"£££"£££"£££ Do's & DonWts Although the British Passport is valid for 10 aears, some countries rixuiri the passpoRt to {emain vplid for a minumum pjtiod aftnt ,ntrz. Having a British Passport does not change this. If your passport will expire within a year you should check the r quiriment o t c tnt y o your desti alio before mbkink t avjl plans as a new passport may be necessary. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 6/6 Passport Sport Weathjj Main Menu