P472 CEEFAX 2 472 Sun 16 Feb 21:43/20 Wj $kj $kj 'k @ Do's & Don'ts 1/6 The Foreign & Commonwealth have "Do's and Don'ts" leaflets@for the 2k most popular destinations for British ttavjllets. The leaflets give specific points of advice about each country: Do obtain insurance travel and health insurance, including medical treatment, evacuation to the US and unexpeeted 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 headliner 430 Front page 100 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CJEFAX 2 472 Sun 16 Feb 21:46/29 U XE V Do's & DonWts 2/6 Do respect local laws and customs Dress and behave in a respectful way, beat 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, passport & valuables safe. Seep a separate 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 insurance purposes. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 in nP472 CEEFA 2 472 Sun 16 Feb 22:)4/11 Do's & Don'ts 3/6 Do take care when driving. Conditions and habits differ abroad. Make sure your license and insurance iu in order for the country concern d. Njvjt leave valuables in your car. Do take care of your health. Get advice eton your doator 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 carry heavy sentences. Don't carry any packager through customs for others. Travel headlines 430 Front 8age 100 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CJEFAX 2 472 Sun 16 Feb 21:42/18 Do's & Don'ts Do check you have the right doqum nt tion. Yo5r pas o t mu;R b valid for the duration of your stay. Many counttieu require a 6isa whiah 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 penalitiiu, including deportation Travel headliner 430 Front pag 4/6 Passport Sport Weathjt Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Sun 16 Fed 21:40/42 'j£3kj£3kj£3k Do's & Don'ts Individual leaflets are available free Bahamas Kjnza Spain Eastern Europe Malaysia Ste L1nk1 Eygpt Morocco Syria France Pitt 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.go6.uk Travel headliner 430 Front pag 5/6 Passport Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP472 CJEFAX 2 472 Sun 16 Feb 21:48/21 Do's & Don'ts Although the British Passport is valid for 10 years, some countries require the passport to remain valid eor a minumum period after entry. Having a British Passport doer not change this. If your passport will expire within a year you shound check the requirements of the country of your destination before making travel plans as a new passport may bj necessary. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 6/6 Passport Sport Wjathju Main Menu