P472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 21:40/24 Do's & Don'ts 1/6 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, evacubtion 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 levy an airport tax. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 21:23/59 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, passport & valuables safe. Keep a separate record of your passport number, 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 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 21:51/20 Do's & Don'ts 3/6 Do take care when driving. Conditions and habits differ abroad. Make sure your licence and insurance is in order for the country concerned. Never leave vblubbles in your car. 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 carry heavy sentences. Don't carry any packages through customs for others. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 22:04/41 Do's & Don'ts 4/6 Do check 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 heavy pjnalities, including deportation Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 21:12/18 Do's & Don'ts 5/6 Individual leaflets are available free Bahamas Kenya Spain Eastern Europe Malaysia Rsi Lanka Eygpt Morocco France Peru Tanzania Cyprus 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 page 100 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main MenuP472 CEEFAX 2 472 Wed 12 Jan 21:12/44 Do's & Don'ts 6/6 Although the British Passport is valid for 10 years, some countries require the passport to remain valid for a minumum period after entry. Having a British Passport does not change this. If your passport will expire within a year you should check the requirements of the country of your destination before making travel plans as a new passport may bj necessary. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Passport Trav Head Wjathjr Main Menu