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- Obtain medical and travel insurance for whole duration of proposed
trip.
- Check the latest Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice before
travelling.
- Carry enough money and make sure you have a fall back for emergencies.
- Take sensible security precautions by avoiding displays of jewellery
or money; take extra care at banks and money machines; beware of
pickpockets, especially in malls, train stations.
- Ensure your passport has a validity of six months more than your
intended stay.
- Medical advice should be sought regarding malaria.
- Leave a copy of your passport and itinerary with a contact in the UK.
- Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.
- Enjoy your visit but please respect any local laws and customs, which
are usually well documented in guidebooks.
- Don't carry drugs, especially if asked by another person, penalties
can be severe.
- Don't overstay your visa or the usual sixty days granted on entry.