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If you're planning a holiday or travelling overseas for business, there are a number of things to consider to ensure it all goes smoothly.
Here's some helpful information to help you get the most out of any travel experience.
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Top Travel Tips
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Check the latest travel advice for your destination. A useful site is smartraveller.gov.au |
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Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate. |
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Before travelling overseas register your travel and contact details online or at the local Australian embassy, high commission or consulate once you arrive, so you can be contacted in an emergency. |
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Obey the laws of the countries you travel to. Consular assistance cannot override local laws, even where local laws appear harsh or unjust by Australian standards. |
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Check to see if you require visas for the country or countries you are visiting or transiting. Be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry. |
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Make copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home. |
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Check with health professionals for information on recommended vaccinations or other precautions and find out about overseas laws on travelling with medicines. |
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Ensure your passport has at least six months’ validity from your planned date of return to Australia. Some countries will refuse entry on arrival and some airlines will not allow passengers to board flights if their passport does not meet this requirement. |
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Leave a copy of your travel itinerary with someone at home and keep in regular contact with friends and relatives while overseas. |
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Extra Information
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Country Reference Guide for foreign currency and Cash Passports
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