sábado, 3 de setembro de 2016

Checklist international travel

Have you purchased airline tickets, made hotel bookings, and now we just need to pack and ship, right? Not yet, calmly this time. To avoid being stopped at the airport or have problems during your trip, you need to check the validity and the need for some documents and services and meet some important rules that make all the difference when traveling out of the country. Do not know where to start? We made a checklist to guide you in planning your trip.



PASSPORT: Check in advance what the validity of your passport. Is the deadline? Great, but still to travel outside Brazil, it is good to ensure that the document has more than six months validity from the date of shipment. Some countries may require with tourists who do not meet this requirement. If you have seen any longer than the passport, you must travel to the old and the new.

VISA: For some countries have passport is not enough: you need a visa. The most emblematic, of course, is the United States, but there are many other nations that also require the document - the case of Canada, Australia, China, Japan and others. Also, watch the itinerary of its flights because if you have to make connection in a country that requires a visa, you will have it provides.

CURRENCY: You know what is the currency of the country you will visit? If not the dollar or euro, see which ones have the most favorable exchange rate. Another definition to be made is how it will take the money. In most places, more worth doing a preloaded debit card already in the local currency to take in kind. And last but not least, notify your bank what the destination and time of travel to enable the use of your credit card in another country. One must always warn that the bank does not suspect his expenses and block the card in the middle of your trip.


TRAVEL INSURANCE: Unforeseen happen, whether tragic or not, but when we involve in international travel, become even more complicated to resolve. Hence the importance of being insured in case of accidents, health problems and other inconveniences. A simple first medical care in the United States, for example, can cost thousands of dollars if the traveler does not have insurance. Insurance and assistance also provide coverage for other types of problems, such as lost luggage and legal assistance.

CAR RENTAL: Among the preparations for your trip itinerary, another important item is to know in advance how to get around in the chosen destination. If the local public transport is not enough, or if you're up for circular drive, do rent a car in advance. Also check if the destination country requires the driver to have an international driver's license. And finally, of course, study the maps and paths that will go, and if possible light printed not to get lost there.

VACCINES: As a visa is required in some countries, the vaccine against yellow fever, typhoid fever and other diseases may also be required, so inquire if this is the case for your holiday destination.

TELEPHONE: It is recommended to call the operator your phone before traveling to enable use of the device on international soil. To save money, the most advisable is to buy a local SIM card once you arrive at your chosen destination - usually rates are much cheaper.

BAGGAGE: Before you even begin to separate the clothes that will take, stay tuned to the weight limit and size of luggage. If you are traveling in economy class, in South America is allowed to carry up to 23 kg; in Europe and the United States, the limit is two bags of 32 kg for travel starting in Brazil. Just be careful if you do internal flights because the limit may be different in these sections and then the way will be paying for excess baggage.

WEATHER FORECAST: Before scheduling a trip, it is good to check which is usually the average local temperature, it is the rainy season or hurricanes. When approaching the date of shipment, check again that the weather to not be surprised by blizzards or face sudden temperature and bring appropriate clothing.

AGENDA: After much planning for your trip is flawless, we suggest you finally gather key information and documents in a briefcase. They should be: airline tickets, travel insurance contract, address and hotel reservations, car rental contract, copies of all your documents (in case of theft, makes it much easier to have those copies) and useful telephone numbers.







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