Travel Advice from the FCO

Know before you go
The Know Before You Go Campaign is a joint venture between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the travel industry to ensure that British travellers are better prepared when they go overseas. Every year thousands of British travellers seriously regret not taking a number simple steps. When travelling aboardtheFCO strongly encourages all travellers to adhere to the travel advice given below. Key messages include:

• Taking out comprehensive travel insurance, and reading the small print.
• Checking the FCO’s country travel advice.
• Researching your destination – know the local laws and customs.
• Research the health risk on the NHS travel health information page as soon as possible before travelling, and if necessary visit your GP.
• Check your passport is valid and you have all necessary visas.
• Make copies of important travel documents and/or store them online using a secure data storage site.
• Tell someone where you are going and leave emergency contact details with them.
• Take enough money and have access to emergency funds.

The FCO travel website contains information about services available to British Citizens and detailed practical advice and tips for having a safe and enjoyable time abroad. Listed below are links to sections of the FCOs website, these together with other sections of the site, are designed to assist you prepare for your holiday and stay safe while abroad.

Travel Advice by country :

The FCO’s country advice is full of useful information for countries throughout the world including a travel summary, sections on safety and security, entry requirements, health and local laws and customs.

Travellers Check List :

The FCO’s travel very handy travel checklist to help you plan for your trip abroad and stay safe whilst you are there.

Travel health :

Travelling to different climates and environments abroad can expose you to disease and health risks. You should be aware of the dangers and how to stay healthy. Diseases which aren’t present in the UK such as yellow fever, malaria, rabies and dengue fever are common in some areas of the world. Visit your GP as soon as possible to see if you need any vaccinations or other preventative measures.

Travel Insurance advice :

It is a requirement for all Corinthian Travel clients to take out comprehensive travel insurance. An emergency abroad can be extremely expensive. If you need to be returned to the UK it could cost you thousands of pounds, unless you are adequately insured. Click here for more information about travel insurance and advice on what your travel insurance policy should cover.

How to deal with a Crises Overseas :

Precautions you should take in case of a crisis overseas and what help and support the FCO can provide.